[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 13 (Monday, January 31, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 35--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF JANUARY 
                 28, 2011 AS NATIONAL DATA PRIVACY DAY

  Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Wicker, 
Mr. Leahy, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Snowe, Mrs. Boxer, and Mr. Pryor) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 35

       Whereas the protection of the privacy of personal 
     information is a global imperative for governments, commerce, 
     civil society, and individuals;
       Whereas new and innovative technologies enhance our lives 
     by increasing our abilities to communicate, learn, share, and 
     produce, and every effort should be made to continue both the 
     development and the widespread use of such technologies;
       Whereas the use of numerous technologies in our everyday 
     lives and in our work gives rise to the potential compromise 
     of personal data privacy if appropriate care is not taken, by 
     individuals, government, and businesses, to protect personal 
     information;
       Whereas many individuals are unaware of the risks to 
     privacy posed by new technologies, of data protection and 
     privacy laws generally, and of specific steps that they can 
     take to help protect the privacy of personal information;
       Whereas a continuing examination and understanding of the 
     ways in which personal information is collected, used, 
     stored, shared and managed in an increasingly networked world 
     will contribute to the protection of personal privacy;
       Whereas National Data Privacy Day constitutes an 
     international collaboration and a nationwide and statewide 
     effort to raise awareness about data privacy and promote 
     education about the protection of personal information;
       Whereas government officials from the United States, 
     Canada, and Europe, privacy professionals, academic 
     communities, legal scholars, representatives of businesses 
     and nonprofit organizations, 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 and security professionals and educators 
     are being encouraged to take the time to discuss data privacy 
     and security issues with teens and young adults in schools 
     and Universities across the country, and parents are being 
     encouraged to discuss data privacy issues with their 
     children;
       Whereas the Federal Government has a demonstrated interest 
     in promoting privacy and security education in schools;
       Whereas the third annual Congressional 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; and
       Whereas January 28, 2011, would be an appropriate day to 
     designate as National Data Privacy Day: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (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 educators and privacy professionals to 
     discuss data privacy and security issues with teens in high 
     schools across the United States;
       (4) encourages corporations to take steps to protect the 
     privacy and security of the personal information of their 
     clients and consumers; to design privacy into products they 
     create where possible; and to promote trust in technologies; 
     and
       (5) encourages individuals across the Nation to be aware of 
     data privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their 
     personal information.

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