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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 25 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 25

 Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as ``National 
                          Data Privacy Day''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 28, 2009

Mr. Dorgan (for himself, Mr. Specter, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Kerry, Ms. Snowe, 
  Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Wicker, and Mrs. Boxer) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as ``National 
                          Data Privacy Day''.

Whereas the Internet and the capabilities of modern technology cause data 
        privacy issues to figure prominently in the lives of many people in the 
        United States at work, in their interaction with government and public 
        authorities, in the health field, in e-commerce transactions, and online 
        generally;
Whereas many individuals are unaware of data protection and privacy laws 
        generally and of specific steps that can be taken to help protect the 
        privacy of personal information online;
Whereas ``National Data Privacy Day'' constitutes an international collaboration 
        and a nationwide and statewide effort to raise awareness about data 
        privacy and the protection of personal information on the Internet;
Whereas government officials from the United States and Europe, privacy 
        professionals, academics, legal scholars, representatives of 
        international businesses, and others with an interest in data privacy 
        issues are working together on this date to further the discussion about 
        data privacy and protection;
Whereas privacy professionals and educators are being encouraged to take the 
        time to discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high 
        schools across the country;
Whereas privacy is a central element of the mission of the Federal Trade 
        Commission and the Commission will need to continue to educate consumers 
        about protecting their personal information, and their consumer 
        education campaigns should be part of a National effort;
Whereas the recognition of ``National Data Privacy Day'' will encourage more 
        people nationwide to be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps 
        to protect their personal information online; and
Whereas January 28, 2009, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``National 
        Data Privacy Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of a ``National Data Privacy 
        Day'';
            (2) encourages State and local governments to observe the 
        day with appropriate activities that promote awareness of data 
        privacy;
            (3) encourages privacy professionals and educators to 
        discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high 
        schools across the United States; and
            (4) encourages individuals across the Nation to be aware of 
        data privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their 
        personal information online.
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