A resolution recognizing January 28, 2017, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Mr. President, as an engineer who worked at a cloud computing company for 13 years, I have seen firsthand how technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Innovative products and services have made it easier than ever to learn, communicate, and to share our data with others.

Personal data has become a form of currency, and the sharing of personal information may compromise privacy if appropriate protective action is not taken. That is why I am proud to recognize January 28, 2017; as National Data Privacy Day. Each year, our Nation recognizes this day as an opportunity for private organizations, governments, and individuals to work together to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices.

I am pleased to recognize this day and am committed to working with my colleagues to ensure the privacy of individuals is protected.

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Whereas, on January 28, 2017, National Data Privacy Day is

recognized;

Whereas technology has enhanced our ability to communicate,

learn, and work and is now a part of our everyday lives;

Whereas personal information has become a form of currency;

Whereas it is easier now than ever before to share personal

information with friends, colleagues, and companies;

Whereas the sharing of personal information may compromise

the privacy of individuals if appropriate protective action

is not taken;

Whereas governments, corporations, and individuals have a

role in protecting the privacy of individuals; and

Whereas National Data Privacy Day constitutes a nationwide

effort to educate and raise awareness about respecting

privacy and safeguarding data: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) recognizes January 28, 2017, as ``National Data Privacy

Day''; and

(2) encourages governments, individuals, privacy

professionals, educators, corporations, and other relevant

organizations to take steps to protect the privacy of

individuals.