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 a great opportunity to take stock and assess our personal cybersecurity.

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 Although the details may be out of date due to our own carelessness or privacy abuses, there are steps you can take to shield yourself.

  • On any new device, you can customize your privacy preferences right away. This includes new applications, social media, and programs..
  • Never use unsecured WiFi, especially for banking or shopping
  • Make sure your bank and credit card statements are updated regularly. Contact the company to stop payment on the purchase and cancel your card if you find anything suspicious. Check your credit report at least annually, in the same vein as checking your credit report at least annually
  • Keep your applications up to date by upgrading your hardware. Hackers can hack out-of-date applications
  • Never give personal details over the phone, email, or text
  • Avoid taking online quizzes that ask random questions about your childhood, youth, tattoos, marriages, pets, and favorite foods. Each time you use one of these services, people trying to access your personal information or identity may learn a little bit more about you, which allows them to steal your personal or identity
  • Use strong password words. The longer the password is, the more difficult it is to crack
  • On your computer, do not save your passwords
  • If you go to the dentist, change passwords when your accounts have been hacked or if you go to the dentist
  • Use virus protection and a firewall

How to celebrate #dataprivacyday..

  • Take the necessary precautions to protect your digital equipment
  • Commitment to safeguard yourself Commitment to learning how to shield yourself
  • Maintaining tech-savvy habits that shield you
  • Share your tips, tricks, and experiences with others..
  • Attend an informational seminar to learn more about safeguarding yourself

Staysafeonline.org for more information on how to protect your personal information. To post on social media, use #DataPrivacyDay..

The history of the data privacy day in the United States has a long tradition

Data privacy Day was first introduced in Europe in 2007. The Council in Europe first introduced Data Privacy Day in 2007. Their mission has expanded to a global platform. www.google.com In 2009, the United States House of Representatives celebrated National Data Privacy Day. In 2010 and 2011, the US Senate later celebrated Data Privacy Day. The United States Senate later recognized Data Privacy Day in 2010. and 2011. Various groups and organizations continue to support the observance annually since then.

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

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