Happy Data Privacy Week! As we lead up to the official Data Privacy Day for the US this Saturday, there are still lots of ways to celebrate individually and collectively with the data privacy community. And you can use this newsletter as your cheat sheet!
In this week’s edition:
Privacy Pro Tip from resident privacy whiz, Merry Marwig
Ways to participate in this year’s Data Privacy Week
Your invitation to talk all things privacy with Julie Cantor (Associate GC at Studs)
–DeAndrea Salvador
DATA PRIVACY WEEK 2023
DataGrail is thrilled to be participating as an official 2023 Privacy Week Champion. We've been soaking up every second and enjoying the opportunity to hear how people like you are joining in on this collective effort to Respect Privacy.
🤔 What is Data Privacy Week?
According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, "The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy. We think data privacy should be a priority both for individuals and organizations. Our goal is twofold: we want to help citizens understand that they have the power to manage their data and we want to help organizations understand why it is important that they respect their users’ data.”
🔥 Fireside Chat: Security + Privacy Join Forces
Read the blogfor recently-appointed VP of Security, Chris Deibler, in conversation with Senior Privacy Advocate, Alex Krylov. Chris and Alex break down the nuances in privacy vs. security vs. protection, evolving consumer privacy perceptions, and the number one priority for building a strong data foundation.
📓 Resources to Share
After all, this week is all about spreading awareness. Take a look at the National Cybersecurity Alliance's tips for managing your online privacy on a personal level. This could be helpful for anyone and everyone, making it a wonderful resource to share across your organization.
MERRY'S PERSPECTIVE
Fight For Your Rights
In the spirit of this week, Privacy Consultant Merry Marwig weighs in on how people in the US can advocate for their privacy rights.
"There are dozens of articles helping people configure their phone and computer settings to better respect their privacy wishes (how nice if these privacy functions were on by default... a story for another day). Another great way to protect your privacy? Get laws on your side. Can you commit to helping bring privacy rights to fellow residents across the US?
Right now, California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah have more expansive privacy laws in the US on the books (covering about 20% of the US population).
Your activism can help move the needle on current proposed privacy laws in New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, and Mississippi (covering another ~13% of the US population).
Reach out to your elected officials and tell them that how your personal information is collected, used, sold, and shared matters to you and you want to see privacy protections enshrined in law."
ICYMI, President Biden announced that he's holding Big Tech accountable in last week's Wall Street Journal op-ed. DataGrail CEO Daniel Barber weighs in on where Biden gets it right and where he misses the mark in Fast Company.
Alex Krylov reflects on the past year and gazes into the crystal ball of privacy and data protection. Check out the blog to see Alex's bets on the future of GPC, a federal US privacy law, and VCDPA's influence.
This was sent to your email. If you do not wish to receive news and product updates in this format, please manage your preferences below.
