This week, Amy Landry takes a slight break from sharing job searching tips and instead talks about Data Privacy Day. Why? Because today is Data Privacy Day, and privacy affects everyone!
According to the UN, 128 out of 194 countries have passed legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy.[1] Gartner shared back in the fall of 2020 that 65 percent of the world’s population will have its personal data covered by a modern privacy regulation – up from 10 percent in 2020.[2]
Data Privacy Day started back in 2007 in the EU, with the Council of Europe proclaiming European Data Protection Day. Then, two years later, the U.S Congress passed legislation also recognizing January 28 as National Data Privacy Day. The day has grown to be celebrated internationally, always being observed on January 28 with the goal “to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust.” This year, the EU will actually be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the signing of Convention 108 – the only international legally binding agreement on data protection.
And just because you are not working or are looking to transition into a new field doesn’t mean you cannot make an impact today (or any day). You can still learn, promote and demonstrate…
