[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 31 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 31

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 26, 2009.
Whereas the Internet and the capabilities of modern technology cause data 
        privacy issues to figure prominently in the lives of many people in the 
        United States at work, in their interaction with government and public 
        authorities, in the health field, in e-commerce transactions, and online 
        generally;
Whereas many individuals are unaware of data protection and privacy laws 
        generally and of specific steps that can be taken to help protect the 
        privacy of personal information online;
Whereas ``National Data Privacy Day'' constitutes an international collaboration 
        and a nationwide and statewide effort to raise awareness about data 
        privacy and the protection of personal information on the Internet;
Whereas government officials from the United States and Europe, privacy 
        professionals, academics, legal scholars, representatives of 
        international businesses, and others with an interest in data privacy 
        issues are working together on this date to further the discussion about 
        data privacy and protection;
Whereas privacy professionals and educators are being encouraged to take the 
        time to discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high 
        schools across the country;
Whereas the recognition of ``National Data Privacy Day'' will encourage more 
        people nationwide to be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps 
        to protect their personal information online; and
Whereas January 28, 2009, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``National 
        Data Privacy Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of a ``National Data Privacy Day'';
            (2) encourages State and local governments to observe the day with 
        appropriate activities that promote awareness of data privacy;
            (3) encourages privacy professionals and educators to discuss data 
        privacy and protection issues with teens in high schools across the 
        United States; and
            (4) encourages individuals across the Nation to be aware of data 
        privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their personal information 
        online.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.