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This year’s initiative emphasizes educating businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promoting transparency

Richmond, Virginia - January 26, 2026 – DVD Networks today announced its commitment to Data Privacy Week 2026 by registering as a Champion. As a Champion, DVD Networks recognizes and supports the principle that all organizations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information.

Data Privacy Week is an annual expanded effort from Data Privacy Day -- taking place from January 26 - 30, 2026. The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy among individuals and organizations. The goal is twofold: to help citizens understand that they have the power to manage their data and to help organizations understand why it is important that they respect their users' data.  

"At DVD Networks, we are proud to support Data Privacy Week 2026 and its mission to promote responsible data practices. Protecting privacy builds trust, empowers individuals, and strengthens the connection between businesses and their users."

— Steve Smith, CEO, DVD Networks

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DATA

All your online activity generates a trail of data. Websites, apps, and services collect data on your behaviors, interests, and purchases. Sometimes, this includes personal data, like your Social Security and driver’s license numbers. It can even include data about your physical self, like health data – think about how a smartwatch counts and records how many steps you take.

While it’s true that you cannot control how each byte of data about you and your family is shared and processed, you are not helpless! In many cases, you can control how you share your data with a few simple steps. Remember, your data is precious, and you deserve to be selective about who you share it with!

Follow these steps to better manage your personal information and make informed decisions about who receives your data.

For more information about Data Privacy Week and how to get involved, visit https://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-week.  

About DVD Networks

DVD Networks is Central Virginia's Leading Cloud-Based Managed Services Company. Our mission is to advance our client’s business goals through delivery of superior technology solutions and world class support.

At DVD, we are your trusted technology adviser and reliable business partner so that we can design you a solution that fits your business model. DVD Networks is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of information that belong to our customers, especially Protected Health Information. To that end, we adhere to the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security Rule. We comply with all Business Associate obligations under HIPAA/HITECH, enabling DVD Networks to provide the highest level of services to our customers involved in the healthcare professions.

About Data Privacy Week

Data Privacy Week began as Data Privacy Day 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. NCA, the nation's leading nonprofit, public-private partnership promoting cybersecurity and privacy education and awareness, leads the effort in North America each year. For more information, visit https://staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-week/.

About the National Cybersecurity Alliance

The National Cybersecurity Alliance is a non-profit organization on a mission to create a more secure, interconnected world. We advocate for the safe use of all technology and educate everyone on how best to protect ourselves, our families, and our organizations from cybercrime. We create strong partnerships between governments and corporations to amplify our message and to foster a greater “digital” good. For more information, please visit https://staysafeonline.org.