The establishment of the Data Protection Day
The Council of Europe Convention for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data, known as “Convention 108”, was opened for signature on 28 January 1981. This Convention is a cornerstone of privacy and personal data protection in Europe. Therefore, we celebrate Data Protection Day on January 28th. The Convention has been ratified by 43 member states of the Council of Europe and is open for signature by any country in the world.
The aim of the Day is to raise awareness on data protection and inform individuals of their rights and good practices, thereby enabling them to exercise these rights more effectively. It presents an opportunity for individuals to become more aware of personal data protection and what their rights and responsibilities are in that regard.


