Data Protection Day 2021 takes place on Thursday 28th January 2021.
People’s personal data are being processed every second – at work, in their relations with public authorities, in the health field, when they buy goods or services, travel, use social media or just surf the internet.
Individuals are generally unfamiliar with the risks related to the protection of their personal data and of their rights in this respect. They are seldom aware of what they can do if they consider that their rights have been breached, or of the role of national data protection agencies.
In 2006, the Council of Europe launched Data Protection Day to be celebrated each year on 28 January, the date on which the Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as “Convention 108”, was opened for signature. Data Protection Day is now celebrated globally and is called Privacy Day outside of Europe.
On this date, governments, parliaments, national data protection bodies and other actors carry out activities to raise awareness about the rights to personal data protection and privacy. These include campaigns targeting the general public, educational projects for teachers and students, open doors at data protection agencies and conferences.
Jersey’s Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) is hosting a series of events to raise awareness of data protection in Jersey.
Event: Inclusive or Intrusive? Striking a balance between employee engagement and privacy
In this session Anne King, JOIC Communications and Operation Manager and Sam Duffy, HR Consultant, discuss the importance of striking a balance between employee engagement and employee privacy, considering moral and legal obligations.
This session will be introduced by JOIC Deputy Commissioner Paul Vane who will welcome guests to JOIC’s Data Protection Day 2021 schedule, highlight the activities of the JOIC and the importance of the individual in data responsibility and respect.
This is a virtual talk for organisations.
- Date: Thursday 28th January 2021 12:00pm – 12:45pm
- To reserve a place, email events@jerseyoic.org stating your name and the name of the event you wish to attend.
Or call +44 1534 716530. - The virtual meeting details will be emailed to you prior to the event.
- Location information: This is a virtual talk.
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