confidential data Day, held annually on January 28, is oriented to day awareness of data security issues and encourage companies and governments to take action to protect consumers.
So what that the confidentiality of data Day 2015 accomplish?
government responsible
Thanks to Mr. Snowden, the world is abuzz about government spying. Is it ever ethical? What information the authorities after? How is it possible to find a balance between privacy and security? The issue is complex, but the fact remains that people want to be able to enjoy freedom in cyberspace without worrying about Big Brother.
The day of data privacy, two US senators on the Judiciary Committee issued a statement affirming their commitment to the protection of private information. Their statement highlights the advance legislature that "protect the privacy of email and other information stored in the" cloud "and" requires the government to obtain a warrant, based on a cause likely, before looking through the contents of Americans' e-mail or other electronic communications stored with a service provider such as Google, Facebook or Yahoo !. "
This update Protection Act, Electronic Communications (ECPA), which updates the original 1986 law, can go from proposal to law later in 2015.
companies held responsible
the government can sometimes negotiate private for the safety of life, but sometimes commercial security companies for the convenience and concerns budget. data Protection Day 2015 was a stark reminder that businesses need to take further measures to protect the personal information of their customers.
grass legislation can take steps to keep companies more accountable for how they treat the consumption data. the call is a federal law that dictates how and when companies report data leakage. in the state, different states have different standards. a federal law to bring all the states on the same page can make for greater peace of mind to buyers.
However, a new federal law would not solve everything. As the Washington Post points out, "the experts and privacy advocates say [passing a federal law] performs in fact the risk of reduced privacy for people across the country." Indeed, some states already have very strict laws privacy of data.
Although the question of how companies manage data leakage is far from resolved, data protection Day has managed to attract attention to himself and get people to think.
companies to reassure consumers
whether or not the requirs law, the fact remains that companies must treat customer data as a treasure to protect. the day of the confidentiality of data, some companies have taken the initiative to assure their customers that their data is as safe as possible.
Mozilla, for example, used his blog to remind users on "privacy principles" Mozilla and privacy settings browser. They also gave a brief summary of some of their new privacy features. Although the post is a little self-elevating (Mozilla noted that it is the most reliable Internet Society of privacy by the Ponemon Institute), it serves as a poignant reminder that companies need to keep customers informed what they do to improve the security and privacy.
Although e-commerce merchants, navigators and other cyber realm spaces you use frequently does not make a show on how they protect your privacy, they can be implemented smart features to protect you. Confidentiality of data Day is the perfect opportunity for you to review your privacy settings and investigate the features you protect against hackers and other prying eyes.
FTC sends best practices
remindersOne day before the Day of protection data, the Federal Trade Commission published a report on the Internet of Things. The Internet of Objects encompasses a world of devices that can not come to mind when you think of cyberspace; it includes items such as thermostats, printers and fitness instructors, etc. Although many Wi-Fi enabled devices pose little or no risk to privacy, it is always wise to be aware of the ties that make the world a tangle of international communication device.
The FTC report provided some sound recalls on best practices that companies should use to protect consumer data. Reminders admonished companies: ..
- Make safety a priority in the new devices design process
- diligently train security employees
- Watch connected devices and quickly to provide security patches when needed.
- Examine the security practices of all external service providers.
applying these principles may mean that companies should allocate more funds to privacy and security, but the end result - that is, greater peace of mind for consumers and fewer data breaches - is worth
increased public awareness of
one of the most important goals of protecting data is Day. raise awareness of how vital it is to take steps to ensure that data does not end in the wrong hands. The Huffington Post highlighted some revealing facts about which collects data and how they do it:
- Some sites collect this information is that you provide without knowledge "unknown data." such as your IP address.
- Some bad "cookies" to track your browsing activities and build a picture of your likes and dislikes.
- you can end up paying more online because of the device you use, or Web sites you visit.
consumers take action
Awareness without action is empty. Fortunately, the confidentiality of data update came with a lot of practical reminders on what consumers can do to protect their data. A previous post on our blog encouraged you to celebrate the confidentiality of data day by doing things such as :.
- Share what you know about data security through your social media accounts
- Request a credit report.
- Update your passwords.
- Ensure that all anti-virus and anti-malware programs on your computer are up to date and working properly.
- The use of a VPN at the unsecure public WiFi connection.
- Talking to your children about data privacy.
confidentiality of day data is an annual reminder of the need to improve standards in how the government, businesses, and individuals take care of data. However, data protection should not be a thing once a year. It should be something that we pursue every month, week and day.
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