Privacy as a concept is going through a metamorphosis in this era of technology. The discussion relating to privacy generally involves what it entails and how it is to be valued. Discourse on privacy as a right involves the extent to which it is, or should be legally protected. However, nowadays, it is generally accepted that everybody has a need for privacy, although the way it is appreciated differs from culture to culture, and from person to person. In the case of information technology, the concern for privacy is increasing day by day, as development in this field always brings misuse along with the betterment for human society. In India, privacy is an unenumerated fundamental right under the Constitution. The issue relating to privacy in the informational field is addressed by the Information Technology Act, 2000. However, even after that, a large number of disputes are coming to the fore. This article is primarily concerned with the concept of privacy, its recognition under the Constitution of India, and protection of informational privacy under the Information Technology Act, 2000.