Facebook to Live Stream Official Data Privacy Day 2012 Event on January 26th

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit cybersecurity awareness and education organization and official coordinator of Data Privacy Day, today announced that it will celebrate Data Privacy Day 2012 by hosting a panel-style forum on the intersection of privacy and security on Thursday, January 26th from 9:00-11:45 a.m. ET at the George Washington University Law School.  The event entitled, "The Intersection of Privacy & Security," will feature U.S. Federal Trade Commissioner Julie Brill along with several well-known industry privacy leaders and will be broadcast worldwide via Facebook Live – the social media site's official live streaming channel.

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Facebook Live viewers can sign up in advance to attend the event at: http://on.fb.me/privacyday2012 and tune in on January 26^th at 9:30 a.m. ET at: http://on.fb.me/dctalkslive. The event will conclude at 11:45 a.m. ET.  Anyone interested in attending in-person can register at: http://dpd12.eventbrite.com/

Data Privacy Day is an annual international awareness initiative that commemorates the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection, which recognizes the individual's right to protection of personal information as a fundamental freedom.  Effort's across the globe focus on educating people about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information and promotes individual control over private data. NCSA leads Data Privacy Day with the help of official sponsors Intel and eBay, Inc. and partners and likeminded organizations. The January 26^th forum is sponsored by NCSA, Comcast, eBay Inc., Intel, Facebook, AT&T and MasterCard Worldwide.

Julie Brill, commissioner of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will serve as keynote speaker. Two panel discussions moderated by Christopher Wolf, co-chair and founder of Future of Privacy Forum and partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP, will include panelists: David Hoffman, director of security policy and global privacy officer, Intel; Gerard Lewis, vice president, deputy general counsel and chief privacy officer, Comcast Cable; Ari Schwartz 
Senior Internet Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Commerce; Rick Buck, head of privacy GSI, eBay Inc.; Erin Egan, chief privacy officer, policy, Facebook; JoAnn C. Stonier,
global privacy & data protection officer, MasterCard Worldwide;
and Bob Quinn,
senior vice president-federal regulatory & chief privacy officer, AT&T.

"As people across the globe continue to integrate the Internet into their daily lives, it becomes increasingly important that everyone understands privacy in the digital age, how to safeguard their data and own their online presence," said Michael Kaiser, executive director, National Cyber Security Alliance. "We are thrilled so many leaders in the field are participating in the event and extremely thankful that Facebook has donated the live stream to make the event available around the world."

"At Facebook, we believe that empowering people with control over their information is fundamental to enabling them to connect and share.  That's why we're thrilled at the opportunity to bring this important conversation and celebration of Data Privacy Day to users across the globe," said Erin Egan, chief privacy officer of policy, Facebook.

Data Privacy Day is celebrated across the United States, Canada, Council of Europe member countries, and a host of other countries across the globe. Since 2008, Data Privacy Day has continued to thrive through the support and participation of major international corporations. The official 2012 list of corporate supporters include official sponsors Intel and eBay Inc. as well as partners Microsoft, Intuit, Comcast, NQ Mobile, MasterCard Worldwide, AT&T and Google. More information on Data Privacy Day can be found at http://www.staysafeonline.org/dpd.     

About Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day is an annual International celebration designed to promote awareness about privacy and education about best privacy practices.  In this networked world, in which we are thoroughly digitized, Data Privacy Day promotes awareness about the many ways personal information is collected, stored, used, and shared, and education about privacy practices that will enable individuals to protect their personal information.  It brings together advocates from businesses, governments, academics and not-for-profit organizations to promote collaboration and encourage dialogue on the issue of privacy.  The Data Privacy Day is supported by official sponsors Intel and eBay Inc. and partners Microsoft, Intuit, Comcast, NQ Mobile, MasterCard Worldwide, AT&T and Google.

About The National Cyber Security Alliance
The National Cyber Security Alliance is a non-profit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities. NCSA board members include: ADP, AT&T, Bank of America, Cisco Systems, EMC Corporation, ESET, Facebook, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Google, Intel, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, McAfee, Microsoft, PayPal, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Symantec, Verizon and Visa. Visit http://www.staysafeonline.org for more information and join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/staysafeonline.

About STOP. THINK. CONNECT.
The campaign was developed by the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Messaging Convention, a public-private partnership established in 2009 and led by The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) and National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to develop and support a national cybersecurity awareness campaign.  In October 2010 the White House, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Messaging Convention launched the campaign. The Department of Homeland Security provides the Federal Government's leadership for the campaign. Industry, government, non-profits and education institutions participate in STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Learn how to get involved at www.stopthinkconnect.org.

SOURCE National Cyber Security Alliance