Safe harbour. The European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection went into effect in October of 1998, and would prohibit the transfer of personal data to non-European Union countries that do not meet the European Union (EU) “adequacy” standard for privacy protection. While the United States and the EU share the goal of enhancing privacy protection for their citizens, the United States takes a different approach to privacy from that taken by the EU. In order to bridge these differences in approach and provide a streamlined means for U.S. organizations to comply with the Directive, the U.S. Department of Commerce in consultation with the European Commission developed a "Safe Harbor" framework and this website to provide the information an organization would need to evaluate – and then join – the U.S. -EU Safe Harbor program. The U.S. To get started, please use the following links: U.S. U.S. The Commerce Department’s Latest Privacy Initiative on Data Privacy Day.
Printer-friendly version Today is Data Privacy Day, an annual international celebration to raise awareness and generate discussion about information privacy designated by both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in 2009. In honor of Data Privacy Day, here’s an update on the latest Commerce Department initiative to protect the privacy of the American people. On Jan. 7 at a discussion forum with business and academic leaders at Stanford University, Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard A. Cybercrime and identity theft cost U.S. consumers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. These technologies could be devices like a smart card or fob that generate one-time passwords. We’re not talking about a national ID card, a mandated digital identity, a centralized identity database or an Internet driver’s license… not even a learner’s permit. For additional information on this privacy-enhancing initiative, visit www.nist.gov/nstic.
Dataprivacyday2011. Data Privacy Day, held annually on January 28, encourages everyone to make protecting privacy and data a greater priority. DPD is an effort to empower and educate people to protect their privacy and control their digital footprint. Download the Data Privacy Day logos, posters and other graphics, as well as special collateral like name tags and a PowerPoint template for DPD events. * No explicit permission is required to use these materials. * Contribute to the success of Data Privacy Day by sharing resources and advice on social media, hosting an event, or having your organization become a DPD Champion.
You can make a difference in just a few minutes Jan. 28! Champions pledge to participate in promoting Data Privacy Day in the manner best suited to their organization. Your one-stop shop for privacy tips and resources for families, businesses, educators and more! Find out if you are a privacy pro or need to learn more to protect your personal information online with the My Privacy IQ quiz.