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Data Privacy Day

Protect your data and privacy - join the celebration of Data Privacy Day by taking steps to secure your online accounts and personal information!

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January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 28

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYTech

SUBCATEGORYCybersecurity

INTRO

Introduction

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Data Privacy Day on January 28 is a great opportunity to celebrate the importance of protecting our data and online privacy. The day was created in 2007 by the National Cyber Security Alliance as an international effort to empower individuals, businesses and governments around the world to take action for their own safety when it comes to personal information. This year, let's all work together towards better understanding how we can protect ourselves on digital platforms!

TIMELINE

Data Privacy Day Timeline

OECD's Privacy Guidelines

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) publishes 'Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy,' setting international standards for data protection.

Convention 108 Adoption

The Council of Europe adopts Convention 108, the first binding international law for privacy and data protection.

Europe's Data Protection Day

Europe begins celebrating Data Protection Day on January 28 yearly, aimed at raising awareness about the rights to personal data protection and privacy.

Data Privacy Day in the USA

The USA recognizes January 28th as National Data Privacy Day for the first time after a resolution passed by Congress.

Launch of GDPR

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, significantly strengthening data protection laws in Europe.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Data Privacy Day

Read up on the latest privacy laws

Take some time to read through the latest privacy laws and regulations, both national and international. Taking the time to understand the rules will ensure you are compliant and up-to date.

CHECK

Check your online privacy settings

Make sure all of your accounts are set to the most secure privacy settings, so your data is safe. Check all of your social media accounts, email accounts, and any other online services you use.

LEARN

Learn about phishing scams

Take a few minutes to learn about phishing scams and how to recognize them. Knowing how to spot them can help protect your data from being stolen.

EDUCATE

Educate yourself on encryption

Learn about encryption tools such as PGP and how they can help protect your data from unwanted access. Educating yourself on encryption techniques can be a great way to protect your data.

ORGANIZE

Organize an event

Organizing an event or seminar on data privacy is a great way to raise awareness of its importance in today's world. You can also contact local organizations and businesses that may be interested in participating in the event.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Data Privacy Day is Important

It ensures trust & transparency

Data Privacy Day helps promote trust between businesses and consumers by encouraging companies to be open and honest about how they collect, store, and use data. This creates an environment of transparency which benefits everyone involved in the digital age.

Data privacy is a right

Everyone deserves the right to keep their personal information private and secure. Data Privacy Day helps raise awareness about this issue so that people can make informed decisions when it comes to sharing and protecting their data online.

Security is paramount

In today's digitally connected world, it's all too easy for hackers and criminals to gain access to sensitive information. By observing Data Privacy Day, we can take steps to protect our online identities and safeguard our data from unauthorized access.