Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Data Privacy Day: Protecting Personal Information
Data Privacy Day is a special day celebrated on January 28 in many countries to remind everyone about the importance of keeping personal information safe.
This day is especially important in India because of a new law called the Digital Personal Data Protection Law (DPDP Law), which tells organizations how to handle personal data carefully.
A company called Threatcop is doing something fun to teach people about data privacy.
They have created a game called Cybersecurity Olympic: Data Privacy Edition.
This game helps employees learn how to protect personal information through fun activities and competitions.
The goal is to make sure everyone understands how to keep data safe and follow the rules set by the DPDP Law.
By doing this, organizations can build trust with the people who share their personal information.
Data Privacy Day is observed globally on January 28 to promote the protection of personal information.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Law (DPDP Law) in India sets guidelines for handling personal data.
Threatcop introduces the Cybersecurity Olympic: Data Privacy Edition to engage employees in data privacy awareness.
The initiative includes a CXO Tabletop Exercise, gamified privacy awareness, and an interactive data privacy course.
Threatcop's approach has shown up to 90 percent higher engagement in data privacy awareness programs.
- Who
- Governments, organizations, educators, and individuals across more than 45 countries
- What
- Data Privacy Day, highlighting the importance of protecting personal information
- When
- January 28
- Where
- Globally, including India
- Why
- To promote data privacy and responsible digital practices, and to comply with laws like the DPDP Law
- Date
- January 28
- Countries Participating
- More than 45
- Law Mentioned
- Digital Personal Data Protection Law (DPDP Law)
- Year of DPDP Law Finalization
- 2025
- Organization Promoting Awareness
- Threatcop
- Engagement Method
- Cybersecurity Olympic: Data Privacy Edition
- Engagement Impact
- Up to 90 percent higher engagement