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Data Privacy Day: “Own Your Privacy”

January 26, 2021

Every January 28, public awareness efforts are made in the United States and around the globe as part of Data Privacy Day.
This year’s theme is “Own Your Privacy,” which encourages us to learn how to protect our precious and valuable information on the internet. The National Cybersecurity Alliance (“NCSA”) offers the following “Calls to Action”:
 

  • “Personal info is like money: Value it. Protect it. Personal information, such as your purchase history, IP address, or location, has tremendous value to businesses – just like money. Make informed decisions about whether or not to share your data with certain businesses by considering the amount of personal information they are asking for, and weighing it against the benefits you may receive in return.”
 
  • “Keep tabs on your apps. Many apps ask for access to personal information, such as your geographic location, contacts list and photo album, before you can use their services. Be thoughtful about who gets that information, and wary of apps that require access to information that is not required or relevant for the services they are offering. Delete unused apps on your internet-connect devices and keep others secure by performing updates.”
 
  • “Manage your privacy settings. Check the privacy and security settings on web services and apps and set them to your comfort level for information sharing. Each device, application or browser you use will have different features to limit how and with whom you share information. Get started with NCSA’s Manage Your Privacy Settings page.”
 
Also, be sure to check out this great Data Privacy Day infographic for more tips.