• Mr Pratham Kumar
• Dr Shibu Puthalath

This research offers a distinctive perspective on the development of technological applications and their impact on human rights concerns. New-age technologies such as AI, blockchain, and biotech have outpaced the development of legal frameworks, resulting in a “legal vacuum” on these technologies. In the absence of any comprehensive regulation, human rights are severely at risk. This paper aims to consider the consequences of such a legal vacuum, with particular emphasis on privacy, freedom of expression, and security of individuals. It underlines that, in the context of developing technological changes, there is an urgent need to develop specific legal standards to protect such human rights. The paper aims to determine the scope of the legal vacuum in those technologies, analyze the effects of the technologies on human rights, and analyze the role of international organizations in the regulatory process. Greater international collaboration would lead to articulating specific global standards supporting and furthering human rights in technology development. This paper highlights the possible threats to human rights if the legal vacuum is left unattended. The analysis displays a critical juncture between technology and human rights, signifying the need for strategies for filling the present gap. This study adopts descriptive doctrinal legal research methodologies. It highlights the need for internationally coordinated technology governance to ensure that benefits accruing from modern technological developments are harnessed ethically and responsibly and that the human rights of individuals are well protected.

Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security, Human Rights, Digital Governance, Law and Technology, and Ethical Dilemma.

"ADDRESSING LEGAL GAPS: SAFEGUARDING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.29-50, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGT06003.pdf

"ADDRESSING LEGAL GAPS: SAFEGUARDING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. pp29-50, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGT06003.pdf