PocketGuardian Joins a Nationwide Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day

RANDALLSTOWN, Md. - Jan. 13, 2016 - PRLog -- Today PocketGuardian LLC announced that it committed to be a Champion of Data Privacy Day (DPD) ‒ an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. As a DPD Champion, PocketGuardian recognizes and supports the principle that organizations, businesses and government all share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information by respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust.

Data Privacy Day is part of a greater effort, the #PrivacyAware campaign, which helps consumers understand how they can own their online presence and reminds businesses that privacy is indeed good for business.  PocketGuardian joins the growing global effort among organizations, corporations, educational institutions, government entities, municipalities and individuals to raise awareness at home, at work and in their communities. Through collaboration and unified, consistent messaging about data privacy, all DPD Champions will work toward the common goal of improving consumer and business consciousness while   encouraging and empowering all digital citizens to be #PrivacyAware.

“PocketGuardian is excited to be signing on to be a Champion of Data Privacy Day.  We know firsthand the importance protecting individual’s personal information, respecting privacy, and maintaining trust,” says PocketGuardian Co-Founder Jason France.

DPD and the #PrivacyAware campaign are spearheaded by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a nonprofit, public-private partnership dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted Internet. For more information about how to get involved in DPD and the Champions program visit https://www.staysafeonline.org/dpd (http://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/). You can also follow the campaign on Twitter at @DataPrivacyDay or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DataPrivacyNCSAand use the official hashtag #PrivacyAware to join the conversation.

About PocketGuardian
PocketGuardian™ is the 1st parental monitoring service to keep parent's actively aware of their child's digital footprint while maintaining their privacy.  Parents receive notification when cyberbullying or sexting are detected, plus resources to start a conversation with their child.  Visit https://gopocketguardian.com to learn more and sign up for a free trial.

About Data Privacy Day (DPD)

DPD began in the United States and Canada in January 2008 as an extension of the Data Protection Day celebration in Europe. Data Protection Day commemorates the Jan. 28, 1981, signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. The National Cyber Security Alliance, the nation's leading nonprofit, public-private partnership promoting cybersecurity and privacy education and awareness, leads the effort in North America. The Day is advised by a distinguished advisory committee (https://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/about/advisory-committee) of privacy professionals. The initiative is made possible by generous support from our sponsors:https://www.staysafeonline.org/dpd (https://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/landing/).