Data Privacy Day 2025: Know the date, theme, history, significance and celebrations

This Data Privacy Day, let’s make sure not to compromise our data.

Ensure to:
Keep passwords in a secure location.
Install anti-virus and malware protection.
Update apps as soon as possible.#SBI #TheBankerToEveryIndian #DataPrivacyDay pic.twitter.com/zYcLkGQ5iX

— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) January 28, 2025

As we mark the day today, here’s all you need to know, and take a step to foster a culture of privacy, thereby empowering users to take control of their digital footprint and make informed decisions about their online presence.

Data Privacy Day 2025: Date, History, and Theme

In 2025, Data Privacy Day will be observed on Tuesday, January 28th, under the theme, “Take Control of Your Data,” which serves as an assertive reminder for people to make informed decisions about their data and information.

Data Privacy Day is a global event commemorating the signing of Convention 108 by the Council of Europe in 1981, the first international convention to preserve data and ensure privacy in the digital era.

Data privacy, particularly for kids and teens, has been a hot-button issue. (Express File Photo)

This day promotes awareness of data protection issues and encourages best practices and regulations for protecting individuals’ data in an interconnected society.

Data Privacy Day 2025: Significance and Celebrations

Data Privacy Day is a critical event in the digital era, emphasising the need to safeguard personal information and ensure data-handling procedures adhere to privacy and regulatory requirements.

It enables people to make more educated decisions about their data and pushes for improved privacy laws.

Governments, organisations, schools, and community groups hold seminars, workshops, webinars, and instructional sessions to educate the public about best practices for protecting personal information.

Online campaigns and social media efforts provide suggestions and tools for improving data security.