A resolution recognizing January 28, 2017, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Bill: 115-sres-29
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2017-01-30
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Internet and video services

Internet, web applications, social media

Right of privacy

Teaching, teachers, curricula
Latest action: action_date: 2017-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-01-30
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes January 28, 2017, as National Data Privacy Day.</p> <p>Encourages governments, individuals, and relevant organizations to protect the privacy of individuals.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2017 Mr. Daines submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2017, as National Data Privacy Day .

Whereas, on January 28, 2017, National Data Privacy Day is recognized; Whereas technology has enhanced our ability to communicate, learn, and work and is now a part of our everyday lives; Whereas personal information has become a form of currency; Whereas it is easier now than ever before to share personal information with friends, colleagues, and companies; Whereas the sharing of personal information may compromise the privacy of individuals if appropriate protective action is not taken; Whereas governments, corporations, and individuals have a role in protecting the privacy of individuals; and Whereas National Data Privacy Day constitutes a nationwide effort to educate and raise awareness about respecting privacy and safeguarding data: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes January 28, 2017, as National Data Privacy Day ; and (2) encourages governments, individuals, privacy professionals, educators, corporations, and other relevant organizations to take steps to protect the privacy of individuals.