{"id":116200,"date":"2021-01-26T12:49:48","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T17:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rbach.net\/?p=116200"},"modified":"2021-08-17T19:51:57","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T23:51:57","slug":"data-privacy-day-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/data-privacy-day-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Privacy Day 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

\"Data<\/a>Data Privacy Day<\/strong> in the U.S. is January 28, 2021<\/strong>. It is an extension of the Data Protection Day celebration in Europe. Data Protection Day commemorates the Jan. 28, 1981, signing of Convention 108<\/a>, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Why is Data Privacy Day important?<\/h3>\r\n

In this era with the rapid advancement in technology, having relevant data is the key to the success of any organization.\u00a0 Almost every organization is collecting and combining the data<\/strong> in order to put the right content, in front of the right person, at the right time, and on the right platform.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

\"Why<\/a>The data is collected from the users or customers who submit their personal information trusting the firm will keep the data private.<\/strong> Users provide their personal information to the companies with the trust of receiving a better service and with the trust that their data is private, safe, and secure<\/strong>. But when the goes into the wrong hands and data privacy fails<\/strong>, bad things can happen. Data breaches result in cyber-criminals<\/strong> misusing user information for scams and identity theft<\/strong>. That is why everyone needs to \u201cOwn Your Their Data Privacy<\/strong>.\u201d Here are resources to help you \u201cOwn Your Data Privacy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Update your Privacy Settings<\/h4>\r\n

Your purchase history, IP address, location, etc., has value \u2013 just like money<\/strong>. (How else does Mark Zuckerberg<\/a> make his $100 billons<\/a>?<\/em>) Make informed data privacy decisions<\/strong> about sharing your data with companies. Consider the amount of personal information you are giving up and weigh it against the benefits you may receive. Use these resources provided by the National CyberSecurity Alliance<\/a><\/strong> (NCSA) to update your privacy settings on popular devices and online services.<\/p>\r\n

Keep tabs on your apps<\/h4>\r\n

\"Keep<\/a>Many apps ask for access to personal information, like geographic location, contacts list, or photo album, before you can use their services. Be wary of apps that require access to information that is not required or relevant for the services they are offering<\/strong>. Use these tips from the\u00a0Data Detox Kit<\/a><\/strong>, <\/strong>to protect your data privacy. Keep your apps up to date. Delete unused apps on your devices.<\/p>\r\n

Manager your passwords!<\/h4>\r\n

You don\u2019t need to be overwhelmed by all your log-ins and passwords. Use a password manager<\/strong> to keep your data private and track your strong passwords.\u00a0Add an extra layer of protection by activating Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><\/a> (2FA) whenever it is available. With 2FA, even if a cybercriminal steals your password, they won’t be able to access your account.<\/p>\r\n

Take action!<\/h4>\r\n