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Your data is valuable.
Even if you don’t agree, many organizations and groups would pay top dollar for it and they don’t all have your best interests in mind. But you have the power to take charge of your data. This is why we are excited to celebrate the second ever Data Privacy Week!
The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy. We think data privacy should be a priority both for individuals and organizations. Our goal is twofold: we want to help citizens understand that they have the power to manage their data and we want to help organizations understand why it is important that they respect their users’ data.
DATA: THE STORY OF YOU
All your online activity generates a trail of data. Websites, apps, and services collect data on your behaviors, interests, and purchases. Sometimes, this includes personal data, like your Social Security and driver’s license numbers. It can even include data about your physical self, like health data – think about how a smartwatch counts and records how many steps you take.
While it’s true that you cannot control how each byte of data about you and your family is shared and processed, you are not helpless! In many cases, you can control how you share your data with a few simple steps. Remember, your data is precious, and you deserve to be selective about who you share it with!
Follow these steps to better manage your personal information and make informed decisions about who receives your data.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS: RESPECT PRIVACY
Respecting the privacy of your customers, staff, and all other stakeholders is critical for inspiring trust and enhancing reputation. According to the Pew Research Center, 79% of U.S. adults report being concerned about the way their data is being used by companies. By being open about how you use data and respecting privacy, you can stand out from your competition. Learn more about the steps you can take within your organization to respect privacy,
About data Privacy Week
About Data Privacy Week
Data Privacy Week is an international effort to empower individuals and business to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust.
What is Data Privacy?
The sheer volume of data generated about you and your activities online is staggering, which is why data privacy has become a defining issue of our digital age.
Become a Champion
Champions represent those dedicated to empowering individuals and encouraging businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust.
Respect Privacy
Respecting consumers’ privacy is a smart strategy for inspiring trust and enhancing reputation and growth in your business
Data: The Story of You
Follow these steps to better manage your personal information and make informed decisions about who receives your data.
Manage Your Privacy Settings
Want to view or change your privacy/security settings, but don’t know where to find them? Use these direct links to update your privacy settings on popular devices and online services.
How to Be a Data Snob
A guide on how to maintain, track, and protect your online privacy when using websites and apps, including how to decide who to trust with your data.
Attend an Event
January 24: Data: The Story of You
January 26: Designing a Privacy-First World
Ongoing: IAPP KnowledgeNet Meetings
Data Privacy Week Events
Data: The Story of You
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Learn how to protect your family’s data and how to take charge of your own data trail. We’ll even let you know if you should accept cookies!
#PrivacyChat
Designing a Privacy-First World
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Sponsorships are available to support Data Privacy Week.
For more information, please contact us at info@staysafeonline.org.
