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The Constitution and Privacy Rights: A Modern Challenge Privacy rights have long been a fundamental aspect of individual freedoms protected by the Constitution of the United States. However, in the modern age of technology and surveillance, these rights face new and complex challenges. This article explores the evolution of privacy rights under the Constitution and the contemporary challenges they encounter. The Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution states: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” This amendment forms the bedrock of privacy protections in the United States. The Historical Context Privacy rights were enshrined in the Constitution by the Founding Fath...