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title: "Data Privacy Month — 2021"
type: "wiki"
space: "Privacy Office"
author: "Jennifer Kim"
created: 2021-10-05T18:16:13Z
updated: 2021-10-05T18:16:13Z
tags: ["data", "gaming", "month", "network", "online", "privacy"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/188/privacy-office/wiki/view/1259/data-privacy-month-%E2%80%94-2021"
---

# Data Privacy Month — 2021

January is Data Privacy Month and this year's theme is **Stay Safe Online**. Throughout the month, the Privacy Office will be promoting privacy awareness on My.Seneca and through [social media](https://twitter.com/SenecaITS). On January 26, 2021 we are co-hosting a live stream event [**Data Privacy Online - In and Out of the Classroom**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-privacy-online-in-and-out-of-the-classroom-tickets-128861422985) with other local Ontario colleges, featuring David Goodis, Assistant Commissioner, Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Office.

**Device and Online Services Privacy and Security Settings**

Choose privacy settings that protect your personal information. **** Visit [Update Your Privacy Settings](https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/manage-privacy-settings/) to view or change your privacy and security settings on your popular devices and online services.

**Securing Your Home Network**

How secure is your home network? A protected home network means you and your household can use the internet more safely and securely. Learn how to secure your home network by clicking [here](https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/securing-key-accounts-devices/securing-home-network/).

**Staying Safe on Social Media**

We all seem to have a social media presence these days. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released a [Video](https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/technology/online-privacy-tracking-cookies/online-privacy/social-media/video_sm/) that highlights ten helpful tips to help Canadians stay safe of social media.

**Gaming and Personal Information: Playing with Privacy**

While scoring points and unlocking new worlds may be the name of most games, privacy shouldn’t be an afterthought. You should take seriously how information is collected, shared and used by everyone in the gaming ecosystem. Click [here](https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/technology/mobile-and-digital-devices/digital-devices/gd_gc_201905/?WT.ac=wd-en-1) to learn more.

**How to Manage your Privacy in a Growing “Internet of Me”**

Think your wearable devices are private because you walk around with them all day attached to your body? Not so true! Review device privacy and security features before making a purchase. Here are some [questions and answers](https://www.csiac.org/data-privacy-day-the-internet-of-me/) to help get you thinking about the “Internet of Me” and how you can protect your privacy.