Why Data Privacy Week matters for you and how to protect your information online
In today’s digital world, you generate data whenever you browse social media, shop online, use banking apps, sign up for a newsletter, install a mobile app..
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Absa Bank Kenya's Chief Data Officer, Hartnell Ndungi, emphasizes the critical importance of Data Privacy Week in today's digital landscape, highlighting how individuals generate valuable data through daily online activities, often without awareness of its usage.
- Data Privacy Week aims to empower individuals to manage their online data and make informed choices about its visibility and use, especially crucial as data can be sold to third parties.
- For financial institutions like Absa Bank, protecting sensitive customer information such as identity details, account balances, and loan histories is paramount to maintaining trust and security.
- Individuals are encouraged to adopt simple habits like using passwords of at least 12 characters, enabling multi-factor authentication, and regularly reviewing app permissions to reduce cyber risks.
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