International Information Protection Day

November 30, Sunday

International Information Protection Day is celebrated annually on November 30. The holiday is dedicated to information security, data privacy, and the protection of personal and corporate information from unauthorized access. It aims to raise awareness among individuals, organizations, and governments about the importance of information security in the modern digital world.

History of the holiday
The exact date of the holiday’s origin is linked to the growing need for regulation of cybersecurity and data protection issues. The initiative to create International Information Protection Day arose in response to the widespread adoption of technology, the internet, and digital platforms, which made information protection an important task in all areas of life.

Importance for society
The holiday symbolizes:

* the importance of protecting personal data and confidential information
* the need for safe use of information technologies
* increasing cyber literacy among citizens and employees of organizations
* strengthening trust between users and organizations in the digital environment

Traditions and ways of celebration
International Information Protection Day has an educational and informational character. Main forms of celebration include:

* holding seminars, webinars, and conferences on cybersecurity issues
* training for employees of companies and government institutions
* publishing materials in media and social networks about ways to protect information
* competitions and campaigns to improve digital literacy
* organizing thematic events in educational institutions and IT companies

Symbols of the holiday
Symbols associated with the holiday emphasize the importance of information security:

* icons and logos related to cybersecurity
* locks and shields as symbols of data protection
* digital and network elements representing safe storage and transmission of information

Modern significance
International Information Protection Day helps draw attention to important digital security issues, motivates organizations and users to implement modern data protection methods, and promotes a culture of responsible information handling. The holiday remains relevant in the context of growing cyber threats and the expanding use of information technologies in all spheres of life.

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International Information Protection Day in other years

2021 November 30, Tuesday
2022 November 30, Wednesday
2023 November 30, Thursday
2024 November 30, Saturday
2026 November 30, Monday

International Information Protection Day in other countries