The challenges of the Iranian legal system in violating the personal data and privacy in cyber space

Development of information technology and naturally different functions of the cyber space have affected the right to privacy and they could be threatened because of speed search and access to the data, and lack of correct organization of the cyber space. It requires the governments to establish an effective legal system by reforming the laws and regulations and also creating special methods. The current research using an analytical-descriptive method is looking for the challenges which the Iranian legal system envisages with them in prevention the violation of the privacy and personal data in cyber space. The findings of the research show that although the policy makers have an attention to the rights of the citizens, and could be assessed positively, but there are some challenges. In order to remove these challenges the government should enact appropriate and effective laws and regulations suitable for cyber requirements. In enacting such laws and regulations, international human rights rules and international documents and norms should be considered.