Data Privacy Day

Overview
started in the United States and Canada in January 2008. It was created as an extension of Europe's celebration.

Data Privacy Day is observed internationally on January 28 each year. [1]

Goals

 * Raise awareness to consumers on how their data is being tracked and used on the Web
 * Encourage or empower consumers to express their thoughts on protection and management of their personal data
 * Give consumers tips on how to manage their online lives
 * Encourage businesses to be honest about how they collect, use and share information and communicate any privacy and security options that are available to consumers [1]

Privacy Tips
Be mindful about what you post: what a person posts on social networking sites, blogs, or just on a webpage can stay there forever. Before posting online think about the consequences and how it may be perceived in the future/who may be seeing it.

Own your online presence: Check the privacy and security settings on web services/devices (Facebook, Google, etc.) to your level of comfort for information sharing.

Be mindful about what's being shared: When you share a post, picture, video, etc. online you may be revealing information about not only yourself, but about others.

"Treat others how you would like to be treated": The golden rule is the same online: "post only about others as you have them post about you" [1]