On Monday, Chesapeake Bank announced its commitment to Data Privacy Week 2023 by registering as a Champion. As a Champion, Chesapeake Bank recognizes and supports the principle that all organizations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information, a release stated.

Data Privacy Week is an annual expanded effort from Data Privacy Day—taking place this year the week of Jan. 22-28. The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy among individuals and organizations. The goal is twofold: to help citizens understand that they have the power to manage their own data and to help organizations understand why it is important that they respect their users’ data.

“Chesapeake Bank is serious about data privacy and is always enhancing our methodology to protect our customers’ data,” said Chesapeake Bank Information Security Officer Jason Zickefoose. “As a community bank we feel it is our responsibility to educate our customers so the...