Data Privacy Day - 2022

                  This post is a summary of four articles. The first was published at   https://live.worldbank.org/world-bank-group-data-privacy-day-2022. The second was published at https://staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-week/about-dpw/. The third was published at https://www.coe.int/en/web/data-protection/data-protection-day. The fourth was published at https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/data-privacy-day-2022/

                  In today's digital world, data is part of our everyday lives. Data collection and sharing are essential components in conducting business in today's world. Data Privacy Day is an international effort that takes place annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. The World Bank Group Data Privacy Day is one of the premier global Data privacy Day events and best practices for the responsible handling of personal data.                                            In 2022, National Cybersecurity Alliance is excited to expand the Data Privacy day campaign into Data Privacy Week, a full week-long initiative. Data Privacy Day began in the U.S. and Canada in January 2008 as an extension of Data Protection Day in Europa. Data Protection Day commemorates January 28, 1981 signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. Data Privacy Week helps spread awareness about online privacy and educates citizens on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure. Data Privacy Week also encourages businesses to respect data and be more transparent about how they collect and use customer data. To promote these goals, we will promote and encourage actions leading up to Data Privacy Week: According to the Pew Research Center, 79% of U.S. adults report being concerned about the way their data is being used by companies. Respecting consumers' privacy is a smart strategy for inspiring trust and growth in your business. Researching and adopting a privacy framework can help you manage risk and create a culture of privacy.                                                                           In 2006, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe decided to launch a Data Protection Day, to be celebrated each year on 28th January. Data Protection Day is now celebrated globally and is called "Privacy Day" outside Europe. It aims at raising awareness on the right to data protection. The Council of Europe, initiator of this important celebration, continues to play a leading role by encouraging and showcasing initiatives held on this occasion. The main goal of this day is to educate the public on data protection challenges, and inform the individuals about their rights and how to exercise them. In this perspective, the Stefano Rodota Award, established by the Committee of Convention 108, will honour innovative and original academic research projects in the field of data protection. The winners will be announced on the occasion of this special date.                                                                                    Data Privacy Day is celebrated on January 28, every year across the world. The objective of the day is to sensitize individuals and disseminate privacy practices and principles. It encourages everyone to own their privacy responsibilities to create a culture of privacy. The theme for this year is 'Privacy matter'. Privacy has been one of the hot topics of discussion in a digitally connected world. The issue has become pertinent at the time of the coronavirus disease pandemic, when more people are forced to spend time in the online world.