Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 29 January 2026

Data Privacy Day observed on January 28

Exam-focused facts from the 29 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Data Privacy Day is observed on January 28 every year.
  • India notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules ahead of Data Privacy Day 2026.
  • The DPDP Rules aim to strengthen digital privacy governance as nearly a billion Indians use online services.