International Data Privacy Day on January 28: Marks signing of Convention 108

International Data Privacy Day is observed annually on 28 January, commemorating the signing of Convention 108 on data protection. The day is designated in 2006 by the Council of Europe and is relevant now due to focus on personal data and privacy in the digital age.

International Data Privacy Day (28 January) & Convention 108:

Dimension	Key Details
Designated by	Designated in 2006 by the Council of Europe.
Commemorates	Commemoration to the signing of Convention 108.
Convention 108	Convention 108 is the world’s first legally binding international treaty on data protection.
Purpose	Raising awareness about the importance of protecting personal data and privacy in the digital age.
Responsibility	Shared responsibility of the government, digital platforms, and citizens in building a secure and trusted digital ecosystem.
Digital economy position	India is the world’s 3rd-largest digitalised economy, with digital platforms embedded in daily economic and social life.
Legal basis in India	The DPDP Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025 provide a citizen centric framework balancing data privacy, innovation, and public interest.
Budget allocation	Budget 2025-26 provides for Rs.782 crore allocated for cybersecurity to safeguard digital public infrastructure.