Daily Current Affairs / International Data Privacy Day 2026 Highlights Importance of Secure Digital Governance
Category : Important Days Published on: January 29 2026
International Data Privacy Day Observed annually on 28 January. Data Privacy Day emphasises the need to protect personal data and build trust in the digital ecosystem. With India emerging as the world’s third-largest digitalised economy, the DPDP Act, 2023, DPDP Rules, 2025, and a ₹782 crore cybersecurity allocation in Budget 2025–26 reflect a strong, citizen-centric approach to data protection.
