India, Jan. 28 -- On 28th January the world observes Data Privacy Day every year. The day serves as a global call to action against cybercrime. Data privacy is all about the ethical handling and protection of one's personal information. This is a combined responsibility of individuals, businesses, and governments to create a safe and sound digital environment.

Data Privacy Day commenced after the signing of Convention 108. It was the first legally binding international treaty on data protection. In today's hyper-connected world, where we call data the "new oil" fuelling the digital economy, has deeply invaded our everyday routine. In our everyday lives from online shopping, and social media activities to digital transactions and healthca...