Expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as “National Data Privacy Day”.

supports the designation of January 28, 2014, as “National Data Privacy Day”;

encourages State and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities and initiatives that raise awareness about data privacy and security;

encourages privacy professionals and educators to discuss data privacy and security;

encourages corporations, governments, and other relevant organizations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of individuals and to promote trust in technologies;

encourages individuals across the United States to learn about data privacy and the specific steps they can take to protect the privacy of information they possess about themselves and others; and

encourages everyone to respect privacy, safeguard data they possess, and enable trust.