Celebrate Data Privacy Week 2026

Are you in control of your data? OIC is joining public sector agencies, businesses, organisations and communities around the world to promote Data Privacy Week from 26 to 30 January 2026.

This year’s theme, Take control of your data, reminds us that protecting data online should be a priority for both individuals and organisations.

Your online habits create a profile of you, and no matter how much you try to restrict it, you can’t control every bit of information companies and organisations collect.

This information could include your health data, location details and even purchasing preferences.

Based on this data, companies and organisations can assume things about you like where you live and how much you earn. Sometimes this information can be sold to other companies.

Data Privacy Week aims to spread awareness about online privacy and empower people to manage their own data (or personal information). The week also teaches organisations about the importance of respecting people’s data.

Learn more about Data Privacy Week 2026, including steps you can take to protect your privacy and manage your data online.

OIC also has a range of resources about privacy and how to access your personal data from public sector agencies in Queensland.

Keep an eye out on OIC’s LinkedIn for more tips during Data Privacy Week 2026.