For Data Protection Day 2026, we're taking you from Ancient Rome to now.
Our rights expanded in the Information Age to include the electronic body. Data is our DNA.
But now protections are shrinking. All while surveillance becomes industrialised, AI outstrips regulation and our institutions fall under corporate capture.
We must learn from history and course correct now.
Read our blog ⬇️
https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/give-a-bit-theyll-take-a-megabyte-data-protection-then-and-now/
#DataProtectionDay #dataprotection #privacy #humanrights #DataPrivacyDay
Open Rights Group
@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org
We fight for digital rights (UK). Join us. #privacy #freespeech #surveillance #censorship #dataprotection
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Open Rights Group
@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org
We fight for digital rights (UK). Join us. #privacy #freespeech #surveillance #censorship #dataprotection
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org
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Privacy Guides
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. We are a non-profit project with a mission to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and about global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity. Our website is free of advertisements and not affiliated with any of the listed providers.
mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. We are a non-profit project with a mission to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and about global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity. Our website is free of advertisements and not affiliated with any of the listed providers.
mastodon.neat.computer
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
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Jan 28, 2026
When you have the basics in place, we can help you improve your privacy and security posture further. Find more advice and ask questions in our community, just visit our site to learn more! 🙋 (5/5)
#PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyDay #DataProtection #DataPrivacyWeek #Privacy
#PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyDay #DataProtection #DataPrivacyWeek #Privacy
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Privacy Guides
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. We are a non-profit project with a mission to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and about global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity. Our website is free of advertisements and not affiliated with any of the listed providers.
mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. We are a non-profit project with a mission to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and about global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity. Our website is free of advertisements and not affiliated with any of the listed providers.
mastodon.neat.computer
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
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Jan 28, 2026
That's why Big Tech companies and authoritarian governments are constantly trying to take your privacy away. 👮 (2/5)
#DataPrivacyDay #Democracy #HumanRights #DataProtectionDay #PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyWeek #PrivacyTips #Privacy
#DataPrivacyDay #Democracy #HumanRights #DataProtectionDay #PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyWeek #PrivacyTips #Privacy
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Bob the Traveler
@bobthetraveler__dup_26259@mastodon.world
Linux / networking / cybersecurity consultant, traveler. "OTD" = "On this day".
mastodon.world
Bob the Traveler
@bobthetraveler__dup_26259@mastodon.world
Linux / networking / cybersecurity consultant, traveler. "OTD" = "On this day".
mastodon.world
@bobthetraveler__dup_26259@mastodon.world
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Jan 29, 2026
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H. Kamran
@hkamran@vmst.io
Hello world! I'm a developer who writes articles on things that interest me or I find useful, and takes photos!
vmst.io
Today is #DataPrivacyDay. Have you heard of California's DROP? It's a new way for Californians a way to delete their personal information from hundreds of data brokers at once!
https://hkamran.com/article/california-drop
#DataPrivacy #DataPrivacyWeek
https://hkamran.com/article/california-drop
#DataPrivacy #DataPrivacyWeek
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BMFTR
@bmftr_bund__dup_32776@social.bund.de
Herzlich willkommen auf dem offiziellen Mastodon-Account des Bundesministeriums für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt. Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch mit euch! http://www.forschungsministerium.de/impressum Bitte beachtet auch unsere Netiquette: http://www.forschungsministerium.de/netiquette
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BMFTR
@bmftr_bund__dup_32776@social.bund.de
Herzlich willkommen auf dem offiziellen Mastodon-Account des Bundesministeriums für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt. Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch mit euch! http://www.forschungsministerium.de/impressum Bitte beachtet auch unsere Netiquette: http://www.forschungsministerium.de/netiquette
social.bund.de
@bmftr_bund__dup_32776@social.bund.de
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Jan 28, 2026
🍪❌Zu viel nerviges Cookie-Geklicke? Hier hilft der Consenter: Die Browsererweiterung kann Cookie-Einwilligungen zentral verwalten. Das Tool stammt aus dem BMFTR-geförderten Projekt „YourPrivacyLawyer“.
👉https://www.consenter.eu
#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #Datenschutztag #Datenschutz
👉https://www.consenter.eu
#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #Datenschutztag #Datenschutz
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Privacy Guides
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. We are a non-profit project with a mission to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and about global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity. Our website is free of advertisements and not affiliated with any of the listed providers.
mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
Privacy Guides is a socially motivated website that provides information for protecting your data security and privacy. We are a non-profit project with a mission to inform the public about the value of digital privacy, and about global government initiatives which aim to monitor your online activity. Our website is free of advertisements and not affiliated with any of the listed providers.
mastodon.neat.computer
@privacyguides__dup_31333@mastodon.neat.computer
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Jan 28, 2026
📅 January 28th is international Data Privacy Day!
It's 2026, and your personal data privacy has never been more important. Privacy is an essential right when it comes to personal safety, upholding democracy, keeping our freedom of speech, and building community. 🫂 (1/5)
#DataPrivacyDay #Privacy #Democracy #DataProtectionDay #DigitalRights #HumanRights #PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyWeek #PrivacyTips
It's 2026, and your personal data privacy has never been more important. Privacy is an essential right when it comes to personal safety, upholding democracy, keeping our freedom of speech, and building community. 🫂 (1/5)
#DataPrivacyDay #Privacy #Democracy #DataProtectionDay #DigitalRights #HumanRights #PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyWeek #PrivacyTips
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Bob the Traveler
@bobthetraveler__dup_26259@mastodon.world
Linux / networking / cybersecurity consultant, traveler. "OTD" = "On this day".
mastodon.world
Bob the Traveler
@bobthetraveler__dup_26259@mastodon.world
Linux / networking / cybersecurity consultant, traveler. "OTD" = "On this day".
mastodon.world
@bobthetraveler__dup_26259@mastodon.world
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Jan 28, 2026
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