2009 Senate Joint Resolution 3
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: Proclaiming Data Privacy Day.
Whereas, the right of privacy is recognized by the state of Wisconsin by Chapter 176, Laws of 1977; and
Whereas, the Privacy Journal has recognized Wisconsin as a first-tier state in terms of privacy protection; and
Whereas, on January 28, 2009, the United States, Canada, and 27 European countries will celebrate Data Privacy Day together for the second time; and
Whereas, the purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and generate discussion about data privacy practices and rights; and
Whereas, Data Privacy Day promotes privacy awareness and education among teens, especially about online privacy; and
Whereas, Data Privacy promotes general awareness education among the public and the business community on allied topics, such as identity theft, national security, social networking, information security, data destruction, and data transfers; and
Whereas, Data Privacy Day activities in the United States involve corporations, government officials and representatives, academics, and students; and
Whereas, privacy and information security is required of all sectors — private, public, and volunteer — under numerous state and federal laws; and
Whereas, Wisconsin residents and consumers expect all sectors to safeguard sensitive information they entrust with them; and
Whereas, Wisconsin desires to create a “privacy-friendly" economic climate, where consumers can live, play, and conduct business safely with a minimal risk of identity theft or of having their right to privacy violated; and
Whereas, Data Privacy Day serves the important purpose of furthering international collaboration and cooperation around privacy issues; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin recognizes January 28, 2009, as “Data Privacy Day."
