Data Privacy Day 2026 Observed on January 28.

Important Days | Dated: 28 Jan 2026

Data Privacy Day is observed globally on January 28 to raise awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. The date commemorates the signing of Convention 108 in 1981, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The theme for 2026 focuses on "Take Control of Your Data".
  • In Europe, it is known as Data Protection Day.
  • India recently enacted the Digital Personal Data Protection Act to regulate data processing.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Day: Data Privacy Day.
  • Date: January 28.
  • Origin: Convention 108.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Data Privacy Day, observed on January 28, commemorates the signing of which international treaty?

Correct Answer: Convention 108

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Council of Europe

  • HQ – Strasbourg, France
  • Founded – 1949