¨     International Data Privacy Day is observed each year on 28 January.

¨     This day emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal data in an increasingly digital world.
¨     It is also known as Data Protection Day. The day reminds people of the signing of Convention 108 in 2006 by the Council of Europe.
¨     This is the world’s first legally binding international treaty on data protection.
¨     The day also reminds us of shared responsibility of governments, digital platforms, and citizens in establishing a secure, trusted, and inclusive digital ecosystem.
¨     India is the world’s third-largest digitalised economy.
¨     India has over 101.7 crore broadband subscribers as of September 2025.
¨     Government allocated ₹782 crore for cybersecurity in the 2025–26 Budget to protect digital public infrastructure.
¨     Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is a key milestone in India’s data protection journey.
¨     The act governs the processing of personal data collected through digital means.
¨     Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified in November 2025.