
6 ways to make the most of Data Privacy Week

2025 may well be the year of cybersecurity. Industry experts have already forecasted that artificial intelligence, global espionage operations and the proliferation of ransomware and malware will challenge corporations to develop new and innovative ways to protect data from bad actors who want it. Enter: Data Privacy Week.
Promoted internationally, Data Privacy Week raises awareness about how valuable data is and the need for consumers and corporations to take control of it. But like anything, you’ll get out of this mission-critical week what you put into it. Here, we’ll explain:
- What Data Privacy Week is, and when it’s happening
- Key ways to make the most of Data Privacy Week
- How to go from Data Privacy Week to better cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond
What is Data Privacy Week?
Data Privacy Week is a week-long international effort to encourage both people and businesses to put privacy, data security and trust first. It promotes essential tactics like managing privacy settings, making informed decisions about data and respecting consumer privacy.
Corporations participating in Data Privacy Week can expect a trove of resources to help them integrate these principles more effectively into their data management practices.
When is Data Privacy Week?
This year, Data Privacy Week runs from January 27 to 31, 2025.
Data Privacy Week 2025 theme
Consumers have little control over how their data is collected, but they can make informed decisions about managing it. To this end, 2025 Data Privacy Week will focus on “Taking Control of Your Data,” with resources to help people protect their personal information and corporations use it responsibly.
6 ways to make the most of Data Privacy Week
Data Privacy Week is an opt-in affair, meaning corporations must embrace the opportunity to strengthen their cybersecurity practices for themselves. Doing so can create a culture that prioritizes data privacy at all levels of the organization. Here’s how to get started:
1. Create a Data Privacy Week campaign
Employees and customers should understand how you embrace Data Privacy Week. Plan webinars, workshops, blogs or social media posts focusing on how to protect personal data. You can also showcase your data privacy expertise by explaining your corporation’s own cybersecurity practices.
Boost your campaign’s reach by hosting joint events with advocacy groups or influencers or engaging them in your online campaign. This can increase the visibility of your efforts during Data Privacy Week and beyond — and demonstrate your commitment to data privacy on a larger scale.
2. Promote your privacy initiatives
What are your corporate policies for complying with data privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
Highlight the efforts you’ve undertaken to comply. This could mean publishing a transparency report, showcasing improvements in your security measures or announcing new privacy policies.
3. Offer employee training
Many employees complete cybersecurity training at onboarding and regular intervals thereafter. Data Privacy Week is a timely opportunity to improve employees’ skills and understanding of data privacy-specific practices.
Update your employees on the importance of privacy, explain new policies or offer them tips to protect their own data. This can help support your organization’s culture of privacy and security.
4. Engage with your customers
Use emails or social media to remind your customers about their rights regarding personal data and how your company respects them.
Share tools and suggestions with your customers to better manage their data privacy, whether you create your own resources or direct them to Data Privacy Week’s website.
5. Review and update your privacy policies
Corporations with strong cybersecurity frameworks regularly monitor and update their privacy policies. Still, Data Privacy Week is a critical milestone to ensure your policies are clear, up to date and comply with the latest regulations. Maintaining transparent policies is key to earning and keeping consumer trust.
6. Audit your data privacy practices
Use Data Privacy Week to audit your data handling processes and identify areas for improvement. Making your commitment to responsible data management public can build trust and show that you take privacy and security seriously.
Doing so is also in line with a key highlight for the week itself: “Respecting consumers’ privacy is a smart strategy for inspiring trust and enhancing reputation and growth in your business.”
Strengthen cybersecurity beyond Data Privacy Week
Data Privacy Week is an essential reminder that data privacy evolves. Consumers and corporations may face different cybersecurity threats a year from now than they do today. As such, defending company and consumer data isn’t enough. Dominating the cybersecurity landscape is.
On the heels of Data Privacy Week, Diligent’s Cyber Risk Virtual Summit is a free, first-of-its-kind event that will dive into the future of cybersecurity. On February 5 and 6, 2025, build off of the cybersecurity awareness you built during Data Privacy Week by offering your company leaders and employees:
- Expert insights about the latest in cyber risk management
- Practical knowledge and tools that will strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity
- Cutting-edge technologies and best practices to enhance risk visibility
- Engaging discussions with renowned experts and pers
- Tips to articulate cyber risks to your boards and leadership with confidence and clarity
Secure your spot today.
- Register for the AMERICAS event here (February 5, 2025)
- Register for the EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST and AFRICA event here (February 5, 2025)
- Register for the ASIA-PACIFIC event here (February 6, 2025)
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