Date
Friday
Jan
24

January 24-28

Data Privacy Week

Protect your personal information and join the conversation during Data Privacy Week - because your data deserves privacy too!

Yearly Date
January 24
Type
Week

Introduction

Get ready to protect your personal information and celebrate Data Privacy Week! From Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, people all over the world come together to raise awareness about data privacy and security. This annual event was first organized by the National Cyber Security Alliance in 2008, with the goal of educating individuals and organizations about the importance of safeguarding their sensitive data online. So let's take this opportunity to learn more about our digital footprint and how we can better protect ourselves from cyber threats.

Data Privacy Week Timeline

1973
Report on Automated Personal Data Systems
The U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare publishes an influential report on the impact of computerized databases on individual privacy.
1974
Privacy Act Enacted
The U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 is enacted, establishing a Code of Fair Information Practice that governs collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally-identifiable information.
1995
EU Sets Data Protection Directive
The European Union adopts the Data Protection Directive to regulate the processing of personal data within the European Union.
2007
National Data Privacy Day
The U.S. Senate first recognizes January 28 as National Data Privacy Day.
2016
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The European Union adopts the GDPR, widely considered the most important law on data privacy in the last 20 years.
2019
Data Privacy Week Expansion
The National Cybersecurity Alliance expands Data Privacy Day to a week-long initiative, Data Privacy Week, to bring greater focus and attention to data privacy issues.

How to Celebrate Data Privacy Week

1

Review and update your privacy settings

Take some time during Data Privacy Week to review and update your privacy settings on all of your devices and social media accounts. This will help ensure that your personal information is protected.

2

Educate yourself on data privacy laws

Use this week to educate yourself on the data privacy laws in your country, state, or region. Knowing your rights and understanding how your data is being used can help you make more informed decisions about your online presence.

3

Host a virtual privacy workshop

Organize a virtual workshop or webinar for your friends, family, or community to learn about the importance of data privacy and ways to protect their personal information online.

4

Support privacy-focused organizations

Use this week as an opportunity to support organizations that advocate for data privacy and protection. You can donate, volunteer, or simply help spread awareness about their cause.

5

Clean up your digital footprint

Take some time to go through your online accounts and delete any old or unnecessary information. This will help minimize the amount of personal data that is available about you online.

Why Data Privacy Week is Important

A

Protecting personal information is crucial

In today's digital age, our personal information is vulnerable to being hacked or shared without our consent. Data Privacy Week brings awareness to the importance of safeguarding our personal data and taking necessary measures to protect it.

B

Educating individuals on data privacy rights

Data Privacy Week also serves as a platform to educate individuals about their data privacy rights. Many people are not aware of their rights when it comes to their personal information and this week helps empower them with knowledge and resources to protect themselves.

C

Promoting responsible use of technology

With the increasing dependence on technology in our daily lives, Data Privacy Week highlights the importance of using technology responsibly. It encourages individuals and organizations to be mindful of how they handle personal data and promote ethical practices in collecting, storing, and using this information.

Data Privacy Week Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jan 23
Monday
2024
Jan 23
Tuesday
2025
Jan 23
Thursday
2026
Jan 23
Friday
2027
Jan 23
Saturday