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Data Privacy Day 2012: Global Awareness and Education for Digital Citizens

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Data Privacy Day is an international celebration aimed at promoting awareness and education about the importance of protecting personal information and promoting individual control over private data. As a non-profit public-private partnership, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) coordinates and leads this initiative, which has been gaining momentum since its inception in 2008. Major international corporations, including Intel, eBay Inc., Microsoft, Intuit, Comcast, and NQ Mobile, have come together to support and participate in Data Privacy Day 2012, highlighting the growing importance of data privacy in an increasingly digital world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Data Privacy Day is an international awareness initiative focusing on educating people about the importance of protecting personal information and promoting individual control over private data.
  • The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) coordinates and leads this initiative, with the support of major international corporations like Intel, eBay Inc., and Microsoft.
  • Since 2008, Data Privacy Day has continued to thrive through the support and participation of major international corporations and new organizations are joining the list of participating organizations.
  • Momentum for Data Privacy Day continues to grow, with the release of the Data Privacy Day 2012 website offering educational materials and resources, and numerous events and initiatives planned around the world.
  • Companies like Intel and Microsoft have played an integral role in Data Privacy Day, with Intel being a founding sponsor and Microsoft having a longstanding commitment to privacy.
  • eBay Inc. has recently joined Intel as an official sponsor of Data Privacy Day, and new partners include Comcast, Intuit, and NQ Mobile.
  • NQ Mobile will share insights about data privacy gained from its recent survey of American consumers and extensive research on mobile threats.
  • Data Privacy Day began in Europe in 2007 and is now celebrated in over 30 countries, including the United States and Canada.
  • The U.S. Senate, National Association of Attorneys General, and numerous state governors recognize January 28th as National Data Privacy Day in the United States.

Statistics:

  • Since 2008, Data Privacy Day has continued to grow, with new organizations joining the list of participating organizations each year.
  • Data Privacy Day is celebrated in over 30 countries, including the United States, Canada, and Europe.
  • The U.S. Senate, National Association of Attorneys General, and numerous state governors recognize January 28th as National Data Privacy Day in the United States.
  • The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) has a list of 25 board members, including major corporations like ADP, AT&T, and Bank of America.

Sources:

  • National Cyber Security Alliance
  • National Cyber Security Alliance's Data Privacy Day 2012 website
  • STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention
  • White House, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Messaging Convention
  • APWG and National Cyber Security Alliance

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