NY J01330

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 28, 2026, as Data Privacy Day in New York State, coinciding with National Data Privacy Day

January 28 commemorates the 1981 signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty addressing privacy and data protection

Data Privacy Day began in the United States in January 2008 and is now observed in the U.S., Canada, Israel, and 47 European countries

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) leads the Data Privacy Day campaign, focusing on educating businesses, families, and consumers about protecting personal information online

Highlights growing threats from data breaches and identity theft, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and safe data practices as more daily activities occur digitally