Data Privacy Day - 2023

                                       Yesterday, 28th January, all over the world was celebrated one of the most basic and important human right, the right to privacy.  All over the world they understand the importance of privacy to a dignified life, to autonomy, to security, to a life without harm, bullying, huge stress, unjustified annoying, drag and intrusive situation.   We must all fight for this right, because with its violation many others rights are also violated. If you want to have an idea about its importance, imagine your life without your privacy. All dimensions of a person's life is harmed, his relationships, his employability, his socialization, his entrepreneurship, his health, his anonymity,  there is not one aspect of the person that is not affected. And it is not only the individual that suffers, the trust in the institutions are also damaged.  One more reason we need combat the privacy violations, the violators could think that they are able to do more and more. This is why can not have impunity in so serious violations. Everybody should understand why we all need to fight against violations of human rights. And when they happen, we all must fight for justice, it is meaning reparation to the victims. If you saw a privacy's violation, record it, and be a witness. The justice needs all of us. This post is a summary of three articles. The first was published at   https://live.worldbank.org/events/world-bank-data-privacy-day-2023. The second was published at https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/data-privacy-day-january-28-2023/. The third was published at https://www.dsci.in/content/data-privacy-day/2023

                    In today's era of rapid digitalization and compounding crises, what data privacy and trends have emerged, and what best international practices to follow to use personal data responsibly? 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. In this fourth annual Data Privacy Day event organized by the World Bank, seasoned data protection and privacy leaders and experts deep dive into the latest trends and offer insights into how development institutions, governments, and the private sector can play a critical role in addressing privacy risks. "A culture of privacy is one that respects data and those to whom it relates," said Vivienne Artz, Privacy Policy advisor of Center for Information Policy Leadership.                                                                                                                                                                     Do you really know how your personal information is being collected, shared, and used or misused on the internet? While there is a growing awareness that we need to keep our data private in the U.S., according to a May 2022 Ipsos survey, 84% of Americans say that they are at least somewhat concerned about the safety and privacy of the personal data that they provide on the internet, many people still understimate how valuable their personal data is. Data Privacy Day was established in 2008 to commemorate the first legally binding international treaty regarding privacy and data protection. Data privacy involves complying while handling sensitive data through consent, notice and regulatory obligations, while being transparent about how data is shared with third parties and how data is legally collected and stored. While personal data can provide businesses with insight into their customers' buying habits, it also provides cybercriminals with the tools needed to commit identity theft, fraud and other crimes. Data privacy is also critical to organizations looking to protect their proprietary reserach and business critical data. Threats to data privacy are ubiquitous nowadays, and everyone should be aware of them. However, it may be deemed especially critical for companies regularly handling and storing customer data. In the last 10 years, we have seen countless companies lose the trust of their customers after falling victim to data breaches. From Yahoo to Target, each of these companies has experienced devastating backlash from careless mismanagement of personal data, resulting on millions of dollars in damages. In July 2022, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act was working its way through the U.S. House of Representatives. It is an omnibus federal privacy bill that, if inacted, could dramatically increase oversight of how companies use artificial intelligence in their businesses. These regulations all speak to a heightened awareness by consumers about the necessity to protect their data. Because according to a 2022 report by LXA: 81% of respondents feel as if they have little or no control over the data collected and 93% of Americans considered it important to be able to control who could access their personal data. Looking to 2023 and beyond, a leading strategy in private data security has emerged in the form of comprehensive cyber protection, which helps businesses and individuals in their efforts to become Cyberfit, which in turn will make them resilient in various attempts to compromise their data privacy. Today's Data Privacy Day serves as an opportunity for us to emphasize the importance of data privacy and the need for transparency in how data is stored and protected. It is a moment for us to reevaluate how we have been collecting, sharing, and using data, and find new, better pathways towards keeping that valuable data from being exploited, misused or lost.                                                                                                                   January 28 is celebrated as Data Privacy Day 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 "Think Privacy First". In this digital age, it is pragmatic to prioritize data privacy, both for individuals and businesses. We, as a society, collectively must become more conscious of privacy to enable trust and evangelize best practices, now is the time to think privacy first. 2022 was a noteworthy year on the overall timeline for Data Privacy developments as it witnessed concerned efforts, initiatives, and interventions world over, aimed at creating a robust and comprehensive ecosystem that enables data-driven innovation on one hand and steps up to safeguard the interests of individuals on the other. Busineeses have been proactively reevaluating their data strategies to create original possibilities of servicing customers as well as meet the privacy expectations of consumers, and regulatory authorities. The Data Privacy regulators are keenly focused on driving meaningful compliance and enforcement of the legislations. Looking at the global Data Privacy regulatory, the California Privacy Rights Act, is believed to be the most comprehensive state data privacy legislation to date in the U.S. went into effect at the start of this year. A bill yo update Argentina's old data protection law was published by Argentina in November last year. Australia, Canada and South Korea are poised to review and revise their existing Data Protection laws. India's journey towards its first Data Privacy legislation continues. The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022 was released by the government which is expected to be introduced in the parliament shortly. The entire ecosystem came together to critically examine the draft and provide inputs to the government. Technology business in India are stepping up their preparedness and making privacy and consumer trust central to their digital strategy. The privacy profession has been undergoing a lot of flux as the demand for skilled privacy professionals continues to rise at all levels. The role of a data protection officer has assumed a lot of significance as organizations are mobilizing efforts towards strengthening their privacy leadership positions.