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Happy New Year! And Happy Data Privacy Day!

Data Privacy Day Event:

Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28) is recognized in this country and abroad as a day to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices.

The state Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP) is recognizing Data Privacy Day with a virtual event that includes guest speakers from the…

Dear Washingtonians!

I wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy New Year. There is much to look forward to in the coming months, including the promise of vaccinations and a new normal.

Without question, 2020 was a horrendous year and I'm glad to see it in the rearview mirror. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on all of our lives and resulted in significant changes in how we do…

November greetings!

The Office of Privacy Data Protection (OPDP) is releasing its Washington State Agency Privacy Principles today.

I want to thank everyone who helped OPDP put the document together. The feedback we received from all our stakeholders was invaluable.

The intent of the publication is to guide agency practices to maintain public trust. Many services…

The Center for Digital Government has awarded Washington state top marks in its semi-annual Digital States Survey for 2020.

Washington was given an overall grade of A- and also recognized as one of the "Top 3" states for its exemplary work in Data Driven Government in the state's use of systematic data-based analytical mechanisms and techniques that are used to efficiently and effectively…

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) recognizes Washington state's Paid Family and Medical Leave project.

Washington state's Employment Security Department received the State CIO Office Special Recognition award from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) this week for its work in launching the state's paid family and…