International Data Privacy Day

• International Data Privacy Day is celebrated every year on January 28.

• This day emphasizes the importance of protecting personal data in an increasingly digital world.

• It is also known as Data Protection Day. This day commemorates the signing of Convention 108 by the Council of Europe in 2006.

• This is the world's first legally binding international treaty on data protection.

• The day also reminds us of the shared responsibility of governments, digital platforms, and citizens in establishing a safe, reliable, and inclusive digital ecosystem.

• India is the world's third-largest digital economy.

• As of September 2025, India has over 101.7 crore broadband subscribers.