Make this year’s Data Privacy Day the day you take back control of your personal information online. Data breaches are at an all-time high and if you don’t already know someone who’s had their personal data stolen, you probably soon will.
Data Privacy Day is held on January 28 each year to mark the anniversary of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. In recent years Data Privacy Day has expanded to be part of the larger Data Privacy Week, simply because protecting personal information is so important.
Protecting your personal information keeps you safe
Protecting personal information online is crucial for maintaining privacy, security, and overall wellbeing. It can help you:
1. Prevent identity theft
Bad actors can use stolen personal information, such as your social security number, credit card details, or address, to impersonate you. They can use your information to open bank accounts, take out loans, or make unauthorized purchases in your name.
2. Safeguard financial security
Sharing sensitive financial details can lead to unauthorized access to your accounts. You might lose money, face fraudulent charges, or have your credit score damaged.
3. Protect privacy
Overexposure of personal details can make you vulnerable to stalking, harassment, or unwanted contact. This can lead to emotional distress and invasion of your private life. In extreme cases, it can lead to physical or mental health harm.
4. Avoid social engineering attacks
Cybercriminals can exploit your personal data to manipulate you or others in your network. Phishing scams, impersonation and deepfakes, and other attacks become easier with detailed personal information.
5. Maintain professional reputation
Information shared online can be taken out of context or used maliciously. This can harm your career or professional image, especially if sensitive or inappropriate information is leaked.
6. Avoid unwanted targeting
Companies and advertisers might misuse your personal data for intrusive marketing or profiling. You might face an overload of targeted ads, scams, or unwanted solicitations. Did you know that even your bank can be selling your personal data? Personalized ads have many privacy pitfalls.
Here are 4 quick things you can do to protect your personal information
1. Follow some privacy and security fundamentals:
- Use strong, unique passwords for each account. Store them securely in a password manager.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Don’t share sensitive details on public platforms or unsecured websites.
- Keep your software and devices updated.
- Be cautious of phishing emails, links, and attachments.
- Regularly review your privacy settings on social media.
- Know what to do in the event of a data breach.
2. Use MySudo all-in-one privacy app to protect your information. Anywhere you’d normally use your phone number, email or credit card, use Sudos instead. Sudos are secure digital identities with their own name, phone, email and virtual card. Use your Sudos to sign up for deals and discounts, book rental cars and hotel rooms, pay for concerts or a coffee, all without giving away your personal information.
3. Reclaim your information from companies that store and might sell it with RECLAIM personal data removal tool. See who has your information, discover whether it’s been caught in a data breach, and then either ask the company to delete it or substitute it for your Sudo information using MySudo. RECLAIM is part of the MySudo app family.
4. Encrypt your internet connection and hide your IP address with MySudo VPN, the only VPN on the market that’s actually private. MySudo VPN is the perfect companion for MySudo privacy app since they’re engineered to work seamlessly together.
By securing your own information, you reduce risks and maintain control over your personal and digital life. The message behind Data Privacy Day 2025 is Put Privacy First. That means putting yourself first. Don’t wait for governments or companies to protect you. And definitely don’t wait until it’s too late.
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