,,iii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #bi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #cj1 #bjag ,mr4 ,daines submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,,resolution ,recognizing ,january #bh1 #bjag1 as ,national ,data ,privacy ,day4 ,whereas1 on ,january #bh1 #bjag1 ,national ,data ,privacy ,day is recognized2 ,whereas technology has enhanced our ability to communicate1 learn1 and work and is now a part of our everyday lives2 ,whereas personal information has become a form of currency2 ,whereas it is easier now than ever before to share personal information with friends1 colleagues1 and companies2 ,whereas the sharing of personal information may compromise the privacy of individuals if appropriate protective action is not taken2 ,whereas governments1 corporations1 and individuals have a role in protecting the privacy of individuals2 and ,whereas ,national ,data ,privacy ,day constitutes a nationwide effort to educate and raise awareness about respecting privacy and safeguarding data3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 recognizes ,january #bh1 #bjag1 as ,national ,data ,privacy ,day2 and 7#b7 encourages governments1 individuals1 privacy professionals1 educators1 corporations1 and other relevant organizations to take steps to protect the privacy of individuals4