January 13, 2009
 

Arizona Joins National Effort to Protect Personal Information

Data Privacy Day Set for January 28, 2009

On January 28, 2009, Arizona will join a large coalition of federal, state and local governments, privacy associations, private businesses and foreign countries to promote awareness of data privacy practices and privacy rights. Sponsored in Arizona by the Government Information Technology Agency – Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office, Data Privacy Day 2009 will target privacy awareness and education among teens across the United States.

“Data Privacy Day is an important opportunity for the State to promote common sense privacy practices to protect Arizona Citizens,” said Arizona’s Chief Privacy Officer Mary Beth Joublanc. “This is just one of the important strategies to protect personally identifiable information by the GITA - Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office.”

In recognition of Data Privacy Day, a number of activities are planned in the United States by privacy professionals, corporations, government representatives, academics and students across the country. For a list of activities and Data Privacy education materials, visit the International Association of Privacy Professionals – Data Privacy Day (IAPP).

Arizona Privacy Day Links

Proposed Congressional House Resolution for Data Privacy Day

FTC website

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse website for parents

Governor’s Proclamation (pdf)

ASU Data Privacy Seminar