When most people think about data protection, their first thoughts often turn to financial information—a critical starting point. But consider how much more data your organization, your team, and those you serve rely on and share online every day. Do you use cloud-based platforms to collaborate? Does your organization store sensitive program information or donor data digitally? Are your constituents engaging with your services through web or mobile applications? Each of these touchpoints generates data that can be as valuable—and vulnerable—as financial records.
For more than 25 years, January 28 has marked Data Privacy Day (Data Protection Day), commemorating the 1981 signing of Convention 108—the first legally binding international treaty focused on data protection and privacy. While the digital landscape has dramatically evolved since then, strengthening privacy and safeguarding data remain at the center of organizational trust and resilience.
Today, keeping pace with evolving privacy and security challenges is complex for organizations of every size and mission. For every FireOak Strategies client, a single security incident can threaten intellectual property, financial well-being, and, crucially, organizational reputation. In a world where transparency and trust are vital, a serious data breach can be existential—eroding the support and confidence essential for impact-driven work.
Strengthening Digital Resilience
- Mission-aligned data protection is not just about compliance—it's an investment in your operational clarity and long-term sustainability.
- Proactive security and privacy strategies help safeguard your knowledge assets, protect those you serve, and uphold your mission promise.
- AI readiness and technology stewardship require a holistic view of how data is leveraged, stored, and shared across your organization.
Take this opportunity to assess your organization’s data privacy practices. Are your existing policies keeping up with new risks? Are your staff empowered with the tools and knowledge to spot potential vulnerabilities?
