Assessment of the Impact of Digital Surveillance on Privacy Rights Under Public International Law

1. Introduction 2. Understanding Digital Surveillance 2.1 Definition and Scope 2.2 Historical Evolution 2.3 Current Technologies in Use 3. Privacy Rights Under Public International Law 3.1 Definition of Privacy Rights 3.2 Key International Treaties 3.3 Limitations and Derogations 4. Theoretical Framework for Digital Surveillance 4.1 The Balance of Security and Privacy 4.2 Theories of State Surveillance 4.3 Ethical Considerations 5. Case Studies of Digital Surveillance 5.1 Surveillance in Democratic States 5.2 Surveillance in Authoritarian Regimes 5.3 Cross-Border Surveillance Issues 6. Legal Impact Analysis 6.1 Jurisprudence of International Courts 6.2 National Legal Systems' Approaches 6.3 Impact on Civil Liberties 7. Challenges and Debates 7.1 Technological Advancements and Privacy 7.2 Public Perception and Awareness 7.3 International Enforcement Mechanisms 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Policy Recommendations 8.3 Future Research Directions