Happy Data Privacy Day, Alexa

Today, January 28, 2021 is Data Privacy Day. After this past year, we could all use some data privacy reminders as many of us have willingly acquiesced to greater contactless interactions, often at the detriment of privacy. From smart devices to consumer data, privacy settings and permissions, multifactor authentication, and encryption, there is room for everyone to improve data privacy hygiene.

From a business perspective, don’t let data privacy and protection be something you just impose on employees, Schneider Electric suggests including them. According to Schneider, every employee is asked to act as a human firewall by protecting data to prevent harm being done. They are also called to become cybersecurity and privacy architects, rethinking and redesigning the way they use and maintain information. In this post, Schneider discusses the four foundational themes of its Data Privacy Wheel, minimize, empower, secure, and manage.

For other good posts to pass along to staff, family, and friends alike, Tripwire has published some thoughts on data privacy for corporations, consumers, and individuals. And as this HelpNetSecurity post states, “Data Privacy Day is the perfect time to have a “digital spring clean” and get rid of any unwanted devices, services and legacy accounts.”