DATA PRIVACY DAY – January 28
Sat Jan 28th

Data Privacy Day

On January 28th, Data Privacy Day reminds us each year to review how our personal information is used each year. It's an excellent time to take stock and assess our personal security.

Personal information is collected and used on a variety of websites and for various reasons. Parts of the issue are that most of the time, the people who have access to our records don't need it. In addition,, it is both legally and illegally redistributed. Massive amounts of personal information can be easily distributed thanks to the internet. Although the facts may be out of date due to our own carelessness or privacy abuses, there are steps you can take to shield yourself.

  • Set your privacy preferences as soon as possible on any new device. This includes new applications, social media, and programs.
  • Never use public WiFi, especially for banking or shopping. Especially for banking or shopping
  • Review your bank and credit card statements on a regular basis. If you find anything suspicious, contact the company to stop payment on the purchase and cancel your card. In the same vein, check your credit report at least annually
  • Keep your applications up to date by updating your applications. Hackers are able to hack out-of-date applications
  • Never give personal information over the phone, email, or text. Never give personal information over the phone, email, or text
  • Stop answering random questions about your childhood, youth, tattoos, marriages, pets, and favorite foods by going online quizzes that ask random questions about your childhood, children, youth, tattoos, marriages, pets, and favorite foods. People trying to access your personal information or identity each time you use one of these services gather a little bit more about you, which allows them to steal your personal or identity.
  • Use strong password words. Use strong password words. The longer a password is, the more difficult it is to crack
  • Do not save your passwords on your computer
  • When your accounts were hacked or when you visit the dentist, change passwords
  • Use virus shields and a firewall

How to celebrate #dataprivacyday.

  • Take steps to protect your electronic equipment
  • Commit to learning how to shield yourself
  • Maintain tech-savvy habits that shield you from losing your data
  • Share your tips, tricks, and experiences with others.
  • To learn more about safeguarding yourself, attend an informational seminar to learn more about yourself

For more information, visit www.staysafeonline.org for tips on how to keep your personal information safe. On social media, use #DataPrivacyDay to post.

Historie of the data privacy day arose

In 2007, the Council in Europe first introduced Data Privacy Day. In 2007, the Council in Europe first introduced Data Privacy Day. Their mission has expanded to a global platform. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives celebrated National Data Privacy Day. The United States House of Representatives established National Data Privacy Day. In 2010 and 2011, the United States Senate later recognized Data Privacy Day. In 2010, and 2011, the United States Senate later celebrated Data Privacy Day. Since then, numerous groups and organizations have continued to support the annual celebration.

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Q. Who needs to shield their personal information from hackers?

A. Everyone. Everyone. And if you don't use smartphones and computers, the businesses and organizations you frequent do. And although they protect client information by their own policies, it's also important to shield yourself from hackers.