India, Jan. 28 -- Data Privacy Day is observed globally on January 28 every year. The importance of data protection and privacy is emphasised on this day. We hear the phrase "data" all the time these days. In general sense, data is a compilation of facts, information, and statistics that can take many different forms, including text, figures, sound, photos, and more. Any information that can be used to identify the individual can be included. Name, contact information, email address, date of birth or Aadhar details, PAN card number, passport details, and other personally identifying information may be included in the data.

As technology continues to transform the way information flows across borders, it has evolved into a day to raise aw...