Data Privacy Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of personal information privacy. Businesses and individuals are often unaware of how their data is being used. This observance aims to raise awareness about how data is used or collected. It also aims to create more trust among individuals and businesses.
Data Privacy Day was established in 2008 by the National Cyber Security Alliance. It is observed annually on January 28th.
Data Privacy Day Facts
- According to security.org, in the U.S, more than 1,000 data breaches occurred in 2020. These breaches affected more than 155.8 million individuals.
- The average cost of a data breach in the U.S is $8.19 million. The average cost of a data breach worldwide is $3.9 million.
- According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were nearly 1.4 million reported cases of identity theft in 2020, resulting in a $4.5 Billion in total loss.
Data Privacy Day Top Events and Things to Do
- Make sure your data is secure. A few ways to ensure your data is protected is by using two-factor authentication, using different passwords, and by using a VPN. You can learn more about VPNs Here.
- Reevaluate your password strength. If you have used the same password for years, consider updating it or changing it to something new. Use phrases or sentences, or even a random password generator. Be sure to write down your new password somewhere so you don't forget it.
- Watch a film about data breaches and data security to better understand the risk involved. Here are our suggestions:
Anon (2018)
Zero Days (2016)
Taken from https://www.wincalendar.com/Data-Privacy-Day
