Data Protection Day
Marked on 28 January to raise awareness of personal data protection and privacy rights, and known in some countries as Privacy Day.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International
About the day
The Council of Europe designated 28 January as Data Protection Day in 2006. The date marks the anniversary of Convention 108, the first binding international treaty on data protection, and regulators hold events around it each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 28 January 2027 | UK, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 28 January 2028 | UK, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 28 January 2029 | UK, International | Same date every year |
Questions and answers
When is Data Protection Day 2027?
Data Protection Day 2027 is on Thursday 28 January 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises Data Protection Day?
Data Protection Day is organised by the Council of Europe.
When did Data Protection Day start?
Data Protection Day was first held in 2006.
Where is Data Protection Day marked?
Data Protection Day is marked in the UK, and internationally.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including Council of Europe: Data Protection Day. They were last checked on 19 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
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