Data privacy day: Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google and others have a message for you

Whether voicing our opinions on local matters on Facebook and Twitter or engaging with any influencer content on

Instagram

or YouTube, social media has revolutionised our perception of the world. With individuals investing an increasingly significant time on these platforms due to the seemingly harmless and enjoyable act, it becomes all the more crucial to recognise the potential risks lurking beneath the surface.

January 28 is

data privacy day

, and here’s what prominent personalities have to say about it.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says privacy is at core what company does
Apple has been pretty vocal about users privacy and the company CEO has highlighted that its products have privacy at its core.
“At Apple, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right and at the core of what we do. That’s why we build privacy protections into everything from Safari to the Health app. For us, #DataPrivacyDay is every day.”

Google advises users to take Chrome’s safety check
Protect your online privacy this #DataPrivacyDay with Chrome’s Safety Check ✅
It runs automatically on your computer to help you detect:
Unnecessary site permissions ❎
Compromised passwords ❎
Unwanted notifications ❎
Harmful extensions ❎

Greg Joswiak says privacy is more important than ever
Greg Joswiak, who is Apple’s SVP of marketing says that privacy is more important than ever.

“Privacy is more important than ever, and you can rest assured you’re better protected with Safari. From fingerprint protection to a range of Intelligent Tracking Prevention tools, we help make sure websites aren’t tracking your data. #DataPrivacyDay”

Data Security Council of India
“DSCI extends warm wishes to all on this #DataPrivacyDay! Embracing the overarching theme for this year, #BePrivacyConscious, let's emphasise the critical importance of prioritising data privacy, recognizing that its an essential aspect for both individuals and businesses. As a society, it is imperative for us to collectively adopt and internalise privacy-conscious behaviours, to foster a culture of trust.”