On 28 January, the protection of personal data and privacy is highlighted by the celebration of Data Protection Day. Set up at the initiative of the Council of Europe, this day marks the anniversary of the opening for signature, on 28 January 1981, of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data - Convention 108. It is celebrated all over the world, a sign of the international influence of the Convention, well beyond its original cradle, including in countries that have not - or not yet - acceded to it.
On the occasion of the 17th Data Protection Day,
The new Chair of the Convention 108 Committee, Elsa Mein, sends a message
Council of Europe Data Protection Commissioner Jean-Philippe Walter issues a statement
Council of Europe will also announce the winners of the Stefano Rodotà Award 2023
Data Protection Day is also a day of many activities around the world. The Council of Europe is pleased to inform you about the actions carried out in a large number of countries and organisations, members or observers to the Convention 108 Committee, to celebrate this date. See here
We wish you a GREAT DATA PROTECTION DAY!