Coordinated by the non-profit organization, the National Cyber Security Alliance US (NCSA), continues to raise awareness of privacy to educate people on how to protect their personal data online, and also to encourage companies to be more transparent in the handling of those data.
The theme of the confidentiality of Day Data 2016 "Respect for privacy, data backup and Enabling confidence." - An international effort supported by some of the biggest names in technology, and government educational institutions and entities
last year was a particularly bad year for the digital world as more sophisticated cyber attacks and severe million exposed personal data people like Ashley Madison and hack the database hacked to the insurance company, Anthem.
how much more willingly in return hand personal data of users of free or discounted prices, such as health insurance cheaper, or anything we post on social media sites such as Facebook, left vulnerable to attack as it is more private the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) states:. "the most information you post, more vulnerable than you can become. Even using the highest security settings, friends or websites may inadvertently leak your information. "
A Pew Research Center survey found that" many people have expressed concern about the safety and security of their personal data in the light of numerous high data breaches profile. They also regularly expressed their anger over the dam of unsolicited emails, phone calls, personalized ads or other contact that inevitably arises when they choose to share information about themselves. "
Watch this video of StaySafeOnline to help you manage and back up personal data.
Protection Day 2016 data also encourages companies to be more transparent in their handling of consumer data, eg how they collect, use and share. The campaign also highlights the importance of privacy for business
StaySafeOnline has these tips to privacy for companies :.
- Be open and honest about how we collect, use and share customers' personal information. Think about how the consumer can expect their data to be used. the privacy practices that are perceived as bad or "creepy" can damage your company's reputation.
- True transparency requires clear communication through multiple channels. Do not rely on your privacy notices as your only tool to educate consumers about data practices.
- Communicate clearly and concisely to the public about what it means for your organization and actions you take to achieve and maintain the private life private life. Build trust by doing what you say you will do.
- Explain to all employees this means for the organization and the role they have to ensure privacy is achieved and maintained privacy. Appoint and empower an agent of private life to take responsibility to ensure that your privacy promises are kept.
Data Celebration Day 2016 protection! 6 tips to protect your personal data!
We must take the responsibility to protect our personal data online to ensure it is not in the hands of the attackers, thieves or other infamous third. Follow these tips to protect your personal data online.
1. The perils of Public Wi-Fi ! If you use a Wi-Fi - use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN encrypts the data you send over the Internet, sending it through a private VPN tunnel. VPN act as an intermediary between your device and the web server, the routing of your business through your own small loop of the Internet is encrypted, which means that an intruder would be almost impossible to find sniff your personal data or know what you 're doing.
2. The dangers of social media! Social media sites have become hunting grounds for attackers and identity thieves, who realized how easy it can be to locate the personal data of other users. Do not help with the presentation of your personal data, such adding your date of birth or hometown on sites such as Facebook. Only accept friend requests from people you know, and remove facial marking.
3. Checking password! People are still using weak, easily guessed passwords . While the passwords to remember are easy (especially if you have many online accounts), there password managers you can use. Creating a strong, secure password can help you protect your online accounts. Find out now how to create a password to save your data!
4. Remove the applications! Check the applications you have downloaded. You will probably notice that you only use one or more of them. It is important to remove all unused applications, as many applications can still collect personal data on your smartphone.
5. suspicious emails ! If you receive an email from someone you do not know personally or not expect an email, for example, a courier service like FedEx - do not open and do not be tempted to open emails with suspicious attachments.
6. Updates of software! Make sure that the latest software updates for your devices are installed -. You can also choose to automatically receive these updates
Data How you observe privacy Day 2016? If you have any tips on how to protect your personal data, we know by commenting here on our blog.
now involved #PrivacyAware following the campaign on Twitter and Facebook.
There will be a number of Data Protection Day 2016 events in several cities and virtually. For more information, visit StaySafeOnline.
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