The Commercialization of Personal Data in Light of Islamic Jurisprudence

Abstract

Abstract

In light of the rapid digital development witnessed globally, personal data has acquired high economic value, exploited by numerous parties in various fields. Consequently, multiple forms of commercial transactions have emerged, necessitating a jurisprudential study to clarify their legal ruling in Islamic law, in order to protect individual rights and achieve the objectives of Sharia.

This research addresses the ruling on trading personal data in light of Islamic jurisprudence by defining its concept and jurisprudential classification. It then examines various forms of dealing with it—selling or leasing—and also discusses contemporary applications of this trade and its Sharia-compliant controls.