In 2024, 1.3 billion notifications regarding data breaches were sent, more than triple the amount from the previous year. Increased investments in cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls and encryption, have not curbed the rise in personal data breaches. Effective protection of personal privacy requires three essential pillars: accessible technical controls, public awareness of privacy needs, and supportive public policies. Technical controls like encryption and multifactor authentication are vital, but they must be widely adopted and correctly implemented to be effective.
In 2024, the Identity Theft Resource Center reported that companies sent out 1.3 billion notifications to the victims of data breaches, over three times the previous year.
Solid personal privacy protection relies on three pillars: accessible technical controls, public awareness, and public policies that prioritize personal privacy.
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