The Role of Maqashid al-Shariah in Shaping Personal Data Protection and Digital Privacy Policies in Contemporary Islamic Law
Keywords:
maqashid al-shariah, digital privacy, personal data protection, legal policy, digital technologyAbstract
Personal data protection and digital privacy are key issues in the rapidly evolving digital age, with major challenges in creating fair and effective policies. This article aims to analyze the role of maqashid al-shariah in digital privacy policy and personal data protection, as well as the relevance of maqashid al-shariah principles in contemporary law. This study uses a literature review method with a qualitative approach, analyzing literature related to maqashid al-shariah, digital privacy policies, and personal data protection. The results of the study show that the principles of ḥifz al-mal (protecting property) and ḥifz al-'aql (protecting reasons) are very relevant in formulating policies that protect personal data in the digital world. These findings contribute to an understanding of how maqashid al-shariah can inspire fair and balanced policies, with the protection of individual privacy at the forefront. The conclusion of this study is that the integration of maqashid al-shariah in digital privacy policies can create a stronger and fairer personal data protection policy. Further research is suggested to explore the application of maqashid al-shariah in a global context and use a triangulation approach for a more comprehensive analysis.
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