PrivCom To Celebrate 2025 Data Privacy Day
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is set to celebrate Data Privacy Day 2025 with the theme “Take Control of Your Data” and a keynote by Commissioner Alexander White.
A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] joins the global celebration of Data Privacy Day 2025 with an inspiring event held at City Hall.
“This year’s theme, Take Control of Your Data, aims to educate and empower residents on protecting their personal information. Almost a month after the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 [PIPA] entered into force on 1 January 2025, the theme is most topical and brings home the importance of Bermuda residents knowing their rights: a campaign and Individuals’ Guide to PIPA that PrivCom launched back in December 2024.
“The event will feature a keynote speech by Privacy Commissioner, Alexander White, which explores practical steps to safeguard data in an increasingly digital world focusing on urging Bermudians to embrace a culture of privacy and data protection.
“PrivCom has been celebrating Data Privacy Day since the appointment of the Commissioner and the office inception at the beginning of 2020.
“In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively, PrivCom explained the history and importance of celebrating International Data Privacy Day by publishing a series of posts and holding a series of events, including an interactive AI workshop organised in cooperation with an overseas organisation.
“In January 2024, PrivCom launched its Road to PIPA implementation plan during Data Privacy Week 2024 and published a blog post about teaching young people how to use ChatGPT in a safe and ethical way.
“For tips on protecting your personal information, visit www.privacy.bm.
“In celebration of Data Privacy Day 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner will be closed for business. Normal operations will resume in Wednesday 29 January.”
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As if everyone’s data isn’t already out there being sold over and over by google, facebook youtube instagram etc, etc. Nice the commissioner celebrated with a day off.