Forbes January 22, 2026
Data Privacy Week is observed every January. It should be seen as a subject of growing significance in 2026. Data privacy is now at the core of business strategy, national security, and digital trust, rather than on the periphery of IT and legal departments. Privacy is now more than just a checkbox; it is a fundamental component of leadership responsibility and cybersecurity resilience.
Data has emerged as both an organization’s greatest asset and its biggest liability as digital transformation picks up speed. The Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and new quantum technologies are increasing connectivity and data collection on a never-before-seen scale. When these platforms lack robust privacy safeguards, innovation itself becomes vulnerable.
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