Data Privacy Day

Data Privacy Day, observed annually on January 28th, is an international effort aimed at raising awareness and promoting privacy and data protection best practices. This important day originates from the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, signed on January 28, 1981, to set privacy standards for data shared across borders.

The United States began recognizing Data Privacy Day in 2008 and it is now led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The focus of this event is to empower individuals and business to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust. It encourages internet users to consider the privacy implications of their online actions, highlighting the protection of personal information as everyone's responsibility.

Given the rise of cyber crimes and data breaches, Data Privacy Day has grown in relevance. It equips people with the tools and information they need to protect their digital footprint. Data Privacy Day is marked by a number of events, webinars and resources to draw attention to the cause, foster dialogue and create a culture of privacy awareness. Every year, on January 28th, the day serves to reinforce the need for vigilance in protecting personal information in the digital age.