HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4609
HR 4609
By Representative Kloba
WHEREAS, Data privacy is critical to safeguard personal integrity, promote trust in digital interactions, and uphold the fundamental rights of individuals in an increasingly data-driven world; and
WHEREAS, Vast amounts of data about consumers are harvested daily around the globe, and with the collection and processing of this data comes great responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Many people do not understand the ways in which their private activities on their computers, phones, and connected devices generate data that is being used and stored digitally, with or without their knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Across the world, 50 countries observe Data Privacy Day to draw attention to best practices and innovative discussions that promote individual control over personally identifiable information, responsible privacy practices, and compliance with privacy laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, The Council of Europe first recognized Data Privacy Day in 2007, and the U.S. Congress followed suit in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Data Privacy Day is recognized as an educational initiative focused on raising awareness among businesses, governments, and individuals about the importance of respecting individual privacy and protecting personal information; and
WHEREAS, The pervasive use of data collection and generating technologies in our homes, in our everyday activities, in schools, and in our workplaces give rise to the potential compromise of personal privacy if appropriate care is not taken to protect personal information; and
WHEREAS, The growth of Generative AI technologies and the potential risks of their expanded use raises the importance of privacy as more data is needed to train, build, and maintain new AI foundational models; and
WHEREAS, Data Privacy Day's celebrations offer opportunities for collaboration among governments, industry, academia, nonprofits, privacy professionals, and educators; and