Data Privacy Day 2025 Highlights Global Awareness Efforts

Data Privacy Day, observed on January 28, aims to raise awareness about data privacy and encourage the protection of personal information online. This year, various topics will be explored, including employee monitoring, privacy challenges in financial services, and compliance issues in schools, highlighting the multifaceted nature of data privacy concerns. In India, the newly introduced DPDP Act establishes a legal framework for personal data protection but faces criticism for broad government exemptions that could lead to unchecked surveillance. Meanwhile, Tanzania has enacted its Personal Data Protection Act, aiming to balance privacy rights with business interests but encountering challenges with unauthorized image usage. Kenya's Data Protection Act, now five years old, has made strides in privacy protection but continues to grapple with low public awareness and the need for further education on data rights. The evolving landscape of data privacy laws globally underscores the pressing need for comprehensive protections as digital innovation accelerates.