January 23 to January 27 is Data Privacy Week in 2023. This initiative has been adopted by Canada and many other countries globally. Its purpose is to emphasize the importance of protecting personal information while educating Canadians on proper data security.

Additionally, Data Privacy Week urges companies to be more transparent about how they use consumer data. Many individuals are unaware of how websites and apps collect and use their data, as it is often hidden within the fine print of the terms and conditions. Recently, there have been social and technological shifts that are encouraging the disclosure of personal data usage and allowing users to opt out of having their data collected and used.

While companies often collect data for analytic purposes in order to deliver targeted ads, cybercriminals use data to steal from individuals and companies. To combat this, it is important to protect your data and learn about cyberattacks. Passwords need to be secure, and caution should be taken when clicking links and using public Wi-Fi.

Certain data, such as banking information, is especially valuable to hackers. This checklist provides you with six different ways to prevent hackers from accessing your banking information so that you can maintain data privacy.