Facebook to Live Stream Official International Data Privacy Day 2012 Event on January 26th
This event will feature U.S. government officials and industry security and privacy professionals from Facebook, Intel, eBay, Comcast, AT&T, and MasterCard Worldwide
This event will feature U.S. government officials and industry security and privacy professionals from Facebook, Intel, eBay, Comcast, AT&T, and MasterCard Worldwide. These key thought leaders will discuss the interconnectedness of privacy and security in theory and practice, and the event will be broadcast worldwide via Facebook's official live streaming channel.
Facebook Live viewers can sign up in advance to attend the event at on.fb.me/privacyday2012 or tune in on January 26th at 6:30 p.m. MSK at on.fb.me/dctalkslive.
"As people across the globe continue to integrate the Internet into their daily lives, it becomes increasingly important that everyone understands privacy in the digital age, how to safeguard their data and own their online presence," said Michael Kaiser, executive director, National Cyber Security Alliance.
"At Facebook, we believe that empowering people with control over their information is fundamental to enabling them to connect and share. That's why we're thrilled at the opportunity to bring this important conversation and celebration of Data Privacy Day to users across the globe," said Erin Egan, chief privacy officer of policy, Facebook.
Data Privacy Day is celebrated worldwide and everyone is encouraged to participate in educating people about online privacy and security. Information on Data Privacy Day can be found at www.staysafeonline.org/dpd. Intel and eBay Inc. are official sponsors of Data Privacy Day 2012.
The National Cyber Security Alliance
The mission of National Cyber Security Alliance, an NGO, is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the digital assets we share. Visit www.staysafeonline.org and join us on Facebook.
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National Cyber Security Alliance
Contact:
Krista Alestock
Tel.: +1-202-463-0013 (ext. 209)