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Commentary & FEATURES
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Data brokers and their suppliers were left stunned by the recent passage of a New Jersey law that quietly set the highest broker registration fees in the country.
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The data governance platform’s new chief trust officer discusses the difference between mandatory compliance and consumer expectations, as well as the impact of AI on privacy and compliance.
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World’s first field chief privacy officer and former Grindr CPO joins Mine to build industry trust and advance the future of privacy strategy.
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California has ramped up fining companies that don’t make it easy for consumers to object to the sharing of their personal data.
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Modern CX depends less on where data lives and more on how signals, AI, and governance come together at decision time.
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Proponents of the president's executive order preempting state AI laws argue it's designed only to skirt the most stringent laws. Others say the order sets a dangerous precedent of undermining states' rights.
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The executive order, which seeks to defang states’ powers to regulate AI, may spark little immediate change and set a concerning precedent without actually creating a uniform standard, experts say.
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The European Union offered companies pared-down AI, cyber, and privacy rules. Instead, the regulatory relief threatens to complicate compliance.
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Maryland is making history with a ban on the sale of sensitive data—even with consent—unless businesses can prove the data is integral to a specific service.
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A recent Supreme Court decision has unleashed a torrent of state-level age verification laws in America, igniting debate over whether protecting kids online should come at the expense of privacy and free expression for adults.
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Delta Air Lines announced recently it would expand its use of AI to provide individualized prices to customers. This move has sparked concern among consumers.
Even if personalized pricing has been here for ages, it’s technology deciding what you’re gonna pay this time – and that might translate into digital discrimination.
https://cybernews.com/news/ai-personalized-pricing-data-fairness/
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Since the TDPSA took effect on July 1, 2024, the Consumer Protection Division of the Texas attorney general’s office has launched numerous investigations and brought multiple lawsuits against major tech companies, social platforms, data brokers and even car manufacturers for mishandling consumer data.
It’s a little surprising, though.
Texas stands out as the only large, pro-business, usually hands-off and solidly Republican-led state to vigorously pursue comprehensive digital privacy enforcement.
https://www.adexchanger.com/data-privacy-roundup/texas-is-getting-tough-on-data-protection/
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State regulators are recruiting a new pool of talent to investigate under-the-hood corporate data privacy practices and level the playing field with tech-savvy industry.
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After 23andMe’s bankruptcy, reports showed how the company could legally sell patient data.
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The firestorm over the sale of consumer data in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings may cause young companies to reassess their privacy notices with an eye toward eventual asset sales.
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The pending sale of a trove of personal information from the bankrupt company 23andMe is forcing regulators to get creative, due to the lack of a comprehensive data privacy law and a shortage of case law.
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A California bill is primed to add to the patchwork of state rules governing AI at work.
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The New York Health Information Privacy Act would be the most expansive in a series of new state laws, with more likely on the way.
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The Trump administration faces at least a dozen lawsuits that ask judges to halt what plaintiffs call unprecedented access to the data of private citizens emanating from the disruption of federal agencies.
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The lawsuits filed against Elon Musk's government tech team hinge on two privacy laws written decades before the modern internet took shape.
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The broad geographic scope offered by a bill recently sent to the desk of Gov. Kathy Hochul would give New York some of the most thorough health data privacy protections in the nation.
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“We can see, potentially, all government agencies being subject to unauthorized access of their systems,” said Ron De Jesus, field chief privacy officer at Transcend. “So it’s incredibly important that these lawsuits are coming because it’s going to force judges to make decisions about Americans and their privacy.”
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Despite the market disruption wrought by the technical feats of China-based DeepSeek’s new R1 large language model, privacy experts warn companies shouldn’t be too quick to dive in head-first.
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“It’s difficult to translate these principles into concrete, enforceable AI regulation. Given the AI Convention is a regulatory guide without a centralized enforcement mechanism—not a formal piece of legislation—consistent enforcement isn’t really possible,” De Jesus told Sourcing Journal. “Each government will need to interpret the high-level commitments of the treaty into their own specific, actionable legislation. We know this takes time—a lot of time. And at the pace that AI is evolving, it will be difficult for global governments to keep up as new use cases, challenges and risks emerge.”
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Most of the provisions within MODPA are similar to other state privacy laws, including how it defines a sale. But there are also provisions – the ones pertaining to the treatment of sensitive data – that make it one of the toughest privacy laws in the US so far.
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Biometrics offer major security benefits, but the technology also comes with big questions about privacy.
As with any sensitive information, enterprises need to apply data access controls to biometric information. “Whether that's siloing biometric information and instituting role-based access controls that sort of thing, I think it's a part of your broader strategy around sensitive personal information,” says Ron De Jesus, field chief privacy officer of Transcend, a data privacy and governance platform.
https://www.informationweek.com/cyber-resilience/the-tug-of-war-between-biometrics-and-privacy
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Field chief privacy officer at privacy tech platform Transcend — and former privacy program manager at Tinder — Ron De Jesus said it was notable that Tinder didn't mention whether it trained its Photo Selector AI on user photos in its FAQ.
https://mashable.com/article/is-tinder-photo-selector-ai-tool-safe-to-use
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The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Ron De Jesus, field chief privacy officer of Transcend, a data and AI governance platform that helps enterprises comply with complex regulations. De Jesus discussed how Transcend helps enterprises navigate privacy regulations and strengthen their internal AI governance frameworks.
https://datainnovation.org/2024/06/5-qs-with-ron-de-jesus-chief-privacy-officer-of-transcend/
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The announcement of a new investment comes just months after the company hired former Grindr chief privacy officer Ron De Jesus as its first ever field chief privacy officer.
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As Ron De Jesus, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, AIGP, connects with chief privacy officers in companies and industries spanning the field as Transcend's field chief privacy officer, sussing out "what keeps them up at night," he can really get in the weeds. Because he's been there.
https://iapp.org/news/a/transcend-s-field-cpo-has-walked-the-walk-talked-the-talk-
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Ron De Jesus was a privacy executive before it was cool.
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Legaltech News sat down with Ron De Jesus, the industry’s first field chief privacy officer, to discuss his new role at data privacy and compliance solutions firm Transcend and the issues top of his mind in the privacy space.
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Transcend, the all-in-one data privacy and governance platform, proudly welcomes Ron De Jesus to its leadership team as the first-ever Field Chief Privacy Officer (FCPO).
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/former-grindr-cpo-tinder-head-100000050.html
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This series of bulletins, presented in chapter form, will demystify this concept [privacy compliance] and suggest concrete measures for initiating compliance.
Ron De Jesus' work is cited.
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As part of the Top DPOs 2022 project, we’ve interviewed top privacy experts in the tech industry to unveil and share their practices with the community. Read how Grindr’s Chief Privacy Officer leads the privacy operations of the successful dating app while also supporting the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
published work
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CX teams obsess over speed, design, and personalisation. But when customers try to access their data or manage privacy settings, that experience often breaks down.
In this article, Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend, explains how trust is becoming a decisive factor in customer loyalty and why CX leaders can turn customer data privacy into a competitive advantage. -
U.S. Congress’ attempt to establish a moratorium on state-level AI laws is one in a line of digital policy initiatives contributing to what Transcend Field Chief Privacy Officer Ron De Jesus, AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, calls a "troubling pattern" of policymaking without consulting technical professionals. De Jesus unpacks the effects of lawmakers are making consequential decisions about technology they may not fully understand.
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Transcend’s Ron De Jesus says the European Commission should prioritize consolidating the General Data Protection Regulation’s record-keeping requirements rather than exempting more companies from them.
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Transcend’s Ron De Jesus says transparent AI policies help foster consumer trust and helps safeguard users.
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The appointment of U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and the nomination of Mark Meador as commissioner signals "uncertainty around whether (the FTC) will remain as committed to privacy enforcement activity as it has been," Transcend Field Chief Privacy Officer Ron De Jesus, AIGP, CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPT, FIP, writes. De Jesus discusses how the lack of a comprehensive U.S. federal privacy law "is not an excuse to let standards slide" among privacy leaders, and instead is "a mandate to raise the bar."
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Privacy leader Ron De Jesus suggests swipe-to-consent controls are intuitive and scalable and align with consent best practices that reduce business risk.
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In the AI era, will data privacy leaders meet the moment or lose their spot at the top? This article explores whether CPOs are equipped to address evolving AI governance requirements.
https://aibusiness.com/responsible-ai/is-the-chief-privacy-officer-role-dead-
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The EU's efforts to regulate AI have put the bloc at the forefront of shaping the future of the technology. It has also put new burdens on company CPOs everywhere.
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Transcend’s field chief privacy officer contends that the rollout of the TSA’s facial recognition program will set a baseline standard for how other federal agencies adopt and govern similar tools.
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As companies look to integrate generative artificial intelligence for a variety of applications, privacy professionals should look to better utilize synthetic data as a privacy enhancing technology, De Jesus Consulting founder and CEO Ron De Jesus, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, writes. De Jesus spoke with YData founder Gonçalo Martins Ribeiro about the utility of privacy enhancing technology and how advances in AI can create more useful synthetic datasets.
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"Privacy Program Management: Tools for Managing Privacy Within Your Organization” is an official textbook for the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) program, providing critical knowledge for managing privacy program governance and operations.
Ron De Jesus is listed as co-author.
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Privacy professionals generally understand, at least conceptually, what it means to implement privacy by design. But where do you actually begin? While it may be obvious that privacy controls should be embedded into new products, features and processes that collect and use personal information, how do you get your product team to even consider such controls? How do you effectively evangelize the importance of PbD across the entire organization in a way that resonates across functions? And then how do you make your PbD processes self-sustaining? Ron De Jesus, Sarah Pipes and Kathy Del Gesso have some practical advice on how to operationalize privacy by design at your company.
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The passing of the EU General Data Protection Regulation was a watershed moment for the privacy profession. The regulation emerged as the first privacy and data protection law that would have a bona fide global impact, pushing the discourse of privacy into the mainstream media and elevating privacy risk to the top spot on board meeting agendas. One year later, privacy professionals have started to look back on the first year of the EU rules. A trio of chief privacy officers shared with De Jesus Consulting Founder and CEO Ron De Jesus, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, their personal experiences of the first 365 days of life under the GDPR.
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This article explores the history of breach notification requirements in Canada and describes the attempts made at amending the existing federal privacy law (PIPEDA) to address breaches of personal information.
Conferences and Speaking Engagements
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Regulator enforcement activity in states like California, Texas, and Connecticut has made 2025 an important year for privacy compliance. This session will examine how recent actions are shaping interpretations of state privacy laws and what that means for operational strategy. Attendees will gain practical insight into how enforcement is driving compliance expectations nationwide.
Moderator: Caren Decter, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Panelists:
Ron De Jesus, AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend
Tamara Momirov, VP, Legal & Privacy, Tilting Point
Hillary Wandall, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Dun & Bradstreet
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In January 2025, Texas’ Attorney General filed the state’s first privacy lawsuit against insurance giant Allstate, kicking off a cascade of enforcement moves and investigations that have cemented Texas’ role as America’s newest privacy watchdog. Hear a former official from the Texas AG’s office and two other privacy pros dissect the state’s privacy landscape to date, future enforcement priorities, and how Texas’ actions track with the current federal administration’s larger deregulatory agenda. The speakers will also discuss how Texas compares to other states with privacy agendas, and why privacy remains a bipartisan priority across the country.
Moderator: Ron De Jesus, AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend
Panelists:
Tyler Bridegan, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, Former Director of Privacy and Tech Enforcement, Texas Attorney General’s Office; Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Shelby Dolen, CIPP/US, Associate, Troutman Pepper Locke
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our digital landscape, the regulatory framework struggles to keep pace with innovation while ensuring adequate protection of individual privacy rights. With the EU AI Act, updated GDPR guidance on AI systems, and various national AI regulations emerging globally, privacy professionals find themselves at the nexus of competing priorities and overlapping regulatory requirements. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore the practical challenges of implementing AI governance frameworks that satisfy both regulatory requirements and operational needs. With mounting pressure on organizations to deploy AI systems responsibly while maintaining competitive advantage, privacy professionals must master complex innovation, compliance expectations, and ethical considerations.
Moderator: Ron De Jesus, AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend
Panelists:
Idriss Kechida, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, Global Data Protection Officer, OpenAI
Brandon Kerstens, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, Match Group
Sonia Siddiqui, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, Chief Privacy Officer, ex-Kohler Co., ex-Coinbase
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With manual workflows, fragmented data visibility, and inflexible technical infrastructure, legacy privacy tools are increasingly a business liability. Yet, as any privacy leader knows, finding the resources and gathering momentum for a switch to modern solutions can be challenging. This expert panel is designed to help you navigate that transition. You will hear directly from privacy leaders who have successfully migrated to modern privacy solutions and can share real-world insights and actionable tactics. Attendees will leave this session with a clear understanding of what a migration requires, where to start, and how to ensure your transformation’s success.
Moderator: Alan Wilemon, AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, Auditor, Privacy and AI Governance, KirkpatrickPrice
Panelists:
Adaora Amankwah, CIPP/E, Global Privacy Director, Yum! Brands
Ron De Jesus, AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend
Jeannette Gunderson, CIPP/E, CIPM, Chief Privacy Officer, Worldpay
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Enterprises want to know how to create a stable and embedded structure for enterprise-wide AI governance that is global in scope, and can adapt with the changing and evolving landscape of technology and AI policy. With perspectives from enterprise AI adopters, independent research institutes, and AI governance management professionals, this panel will explore the commonalities in AI governance requirements on both sides of the Atlantic. This panel will discuss how enterprises can: (1) design global enterprise-wide AI governance, (2) utilize tools to enable ongoing risk management, and (3) capitalize on the efficiency gains of Machine Learning and GenAI at the enterprise level.
Panel Moderator: Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend
David Stevens, Global Lead, AI Governance, PepsiCo
Aveen Sufi, AI Governance Chair, Dexcom
Nuala Polo, UK Public Policy Lead, Ada Lovelace Institute
Vassilis Rovilos, Head of European Policy, Credo AI
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As a privacy leader, defining privacy’s ROI is the most important thing you can do to help ensure your program’s success. A definitive case for ROI will facilitate future buy-in from leadership, help you garner more support across your organization, and of course — give you a stronger case to request (and receive) more program resources. But with a sea of metrics to choose from, it is hard to know where to start. This session will cover how to find and deploy the metrics that matter, giving you the tools you need to draw a clear connection between privacy projects and your company’s bottom line.
Panel Moderator: Ron De Jesus, Field CPO, Transcend
Panelists:
Avishai Ostrin, Founder and CEO, TrustIZ
Lauren Reid, President and Principal Consultant, The Privacy Pro
Aaron Weller, Leader of Global Privacy Engineering Center of Excellence, HP
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As businesses across industries continue to implement AI into their operations, understanding AI governance and threats to cybersecurity has become even more paramount. Join this panel to hear from experts who will guide you through what you need to know to ensure your business is compliant and secure.
Panelists:
Ron De Jesus, Field CPO, Transcend
Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, Emerson Collective
Wendi Whitmore, SVP and Head of Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
Video on fastcompany.com
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Get tactical insights from CPOs on the ground as they successfully navigate the increasingly complex privacy legislation landscape—adapting to weekly, if not daily, shifts in terrain. Despite significant movement towards a Federal privacy law (hello American Privacy Rights Act), privacy legislation in the U.S. and across the globe remains a fragmented web of technically complex requirements. Uncover the strategies our practitioners use to build compliant, future-proofed privacy programs in this environment, plus tips for balancing compliance demands with the relentless pressures of business growth.
Panel Moderator: Ron De Jesus, Field CPO, Transcend
Panelists:
Natalie LaPorta, Chief U.S. Privacy Officer, Walgreens
Cara Dearman, Senior Director, Associate General, Counsel, Head of Privacy, Shutterfly
Carrie Di Santo. Chief Enterprise Risk & Compliance Officer, CME Group
Michael Blackshear, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, Ryan Specialty
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Join Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend, for a compelling discussion on the key privacy challenges and trends of 2024, from 'pay for privacy' models and AI regulation, to the surprise American Privacy Rights Act. With over 15 years of experience crafting privacy programs for companies like Match Group, Grindr, and Coach, Ron advocates for transparent privacy practices and aims to make data protection accessible to all. Don't miss this opportunity to glean insights and actionable strategies from an industry leader.
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Some countries deny the existence of different sexual orientations; therefore, under their data protection laws, personal information related to an individual’s sexual orientation or gender reassignment does not have any protected status. However, countries with more advanced legal regimes recognize that those data merit a reinforced level of protection, and that the concept of data related to sexual orientation shall encompass data related to an individual’s sex life or gender reassignment as well. This workshop aims to provide a global overview of the level of protection granted to these categories of personal information in different jurisdictions all over the world, together with a practical explanation of the challenges and legal requirements for organizations handling personal information related to their customers’, users’, or employees’ sexual orientation and gender/gender identity. Furthermore, this workshop aims to present the different possible interpretations of the notion of “personal information related to sexual orientation and gender/gender identity” and the unwanted consequences of a broad interpretation for companies handling those data when providing services to their customers.
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Leading privacy-engineer practitioners and experts provided insights, shared lessons learned, and detailed the ups and downs of enabling privacy engineering practices within their organizations.
Moderator: Ron De Jesus, Head of Privacy, Tinder
Panelists:
Jenn Behrens, Partner, EVP, Privacy, Kuma
Mark DiFraia, Senior Director, Credentials and Ecosystems, Idemia
Subhash Sankuraptripati, Head of Privacy Engineering, Snap
Ford Winslow, CEO, Ice Security
Webinars
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The A.I., generative A.I, and A.I. governance job market is beginning to codify and will meaningfully mature over the next several years. TRU Staffing Partners and Transcend — both leaders in the fields of data privacy and security — are joining forces to provide the legal technology, data privacy & protection, and compliance communities with quarterly updates filled with real-time job market metrics, trending market intelligence, technology advancements, and observations about A.I. career opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Join Jared Coseglia, Founder & CEO of TRU Staffing Partners, and Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend, every quarter as they delve into the following topics:
Job Landscape: We’ll track how the privacy, A.I., and A.I. governance jobs are defined and where they are located geographically, by industry vertical, by reporting structure, and by size of organization.
Compensation: We’ll provide transparency into the pay scales for these roles and identify the distribution of executive, mid-career, and early career opportunities.
Technology: We’ll unpack new and emerging technology requirements and/or desires from hiring managers with A.I. headcount approval. Skillsets in Demand: We’ll outline the consistent themes in skillsets that employers are seeking for these roles.
Link to YouTube
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In a marathon finish to the California Legislature, lawmakers sent eight bills to Governor Newsom’s desk for signature dealing with the handling of consumer data, and regulating artificial intelligence. The bills covered the handling of opt-outs, children’s data, defining and assessing risk with AI models, and more.
Link to YouTube
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Join Ron De Jesus, Field CPO at Transcend, and Dave Barmore, Regulatory Expert & Co-founder at Runway Strategies, moderated by Cameron Ivey, for an interactive learning session on navigating the complex landscape of recent and new state privacy regulations for 2024.
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Back at our desks after a whirlwind few days at IAPP’s AI Governance Global (AIGG) in Brussels, this session will share the insights and learnings the Transcend team gathered from conversations on the conference floor, along with meetings our team had with members of the EU Commission while in Brussels.
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Join TRU Staffing Partners’ Founder and CEO, Jared Coseglia, alongside industry leader and esteemed privacy consultant Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend, for a deep dive into the dynamic data privacy job market.
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Join us for a fantastic discussion on the challenges of navigating privacy with outdated tools. In this episode, our speakers delve into the frustrations of legacy systems, from lackluster support to limited functionality. Discover the pivotal moments that drove them to seek innovative solutions, including the burdensome costs and time constraints of sticking with the status quo.
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Join Dave, Ron and Cameron for a recap and inside look at the first congressional hearing concluded on April 17th for the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA).
We'll cover:
Intro to the legislative hearing on APRA
Key takeaways
The role of tech companies in privacy legislation
Next steps: markup and hearings
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The conversation discusses the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), a bipartisan and bicameral effort to establish a national data privacy framework in the US.
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In an era where the right tools can make all the difference, are you confident that your privacy management software is truly meeting your needs? Join us in this webinar as we delve into the intricacies of evaluating and transitioning to a privacy management software that aligns better with your organization’s unique requirements.
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We know the privacy function isn’t a bottleneck or a “house of no.” In fact, strategic privacy programs have a positive impact on their organizations. But that requires embedding privacy into product and engineering teams, having a single source of truth on data flows, and leveraging cross-functional teams, like security, to build a truly integrated program.
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Too often, privacy and security teams work separately despite the truth: Many times, they’re working toward the same goals. For example: How many of us have realized duplicative paperwork and questionnaires during the third-party vendor vetting process? But if there’s early collaboration between privacy and security, the efficiencies gained can be game-changing.
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Five of today's most forward-thinking Chief Privacy Officers share valuable insights into their biggest technical privacy pain points, including their privacy tech wish list.
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On Data Privacy Day, we were joined by global leaders in #privacy as they discussed the keys to developing and growing careers in privacy. We answered your questions in this live-streamed session and discovered the keys to building privacy careers that impact business results and build trust.
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Someone says: You own privacy now. You've got to make moves and you don't know how to build a program. Grindr CPO Ron De Jesus, Aleada Consulting's Kenesa Ahmad and Enterprivacy Consulting Group's Jason Cronk will tell you how.
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The 2020 IAPP Privacy Tech Vendor Report listed over 100 privacy program management tools, each purporting to address organizational privacy needs better than the next. How do you choose the right tool for your organization? What key requirements should you consider and how do you run an efficient and productive proof of concept? Join our panel of privacy experts as they share practical tips on privacy vendor selection. Learn who to engage in the process, what questions to ask, what to request and expect from vendors, and benefit from lessons learned from privacy professionals who have implemented privacy vendor solutions.
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podcasts
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Can individuals and organizations still take control of their data — or has the privacy battle already been lost?
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend (formerly with Grindr and Tinder), to explore the evolving challenges of data privacy, corporate surveillance, and cyber threats.
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How do you become a leader in the privacy space? Use video and content to make privacy and the profession more accessible? And define a whole new type of privacy role?
Join Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend, as he shares what it’s like to be the first in the compliance industry to take on his innovative new role leading dialogues and creating spaces for discussion about the future of privacy.
Pulling from his experience leading privacy at dating app companies like Grindr and Tinder and fashion houses like Tapestry and Coach, Ron leads with his extensive domain knowledge and first-hand understanding of privacy-related issues.
Listen as Ron discusses how he conducts interviews with privacy regulators, politicians, and activists in his video series “Field Notes,” the future of the CPO role in the age of AI, managing corporate reputations after privacy complaints, how to break into privacy without a law degree, and much more.
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Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with Transcend Field Chief Privacy Officer Ron de Jesus about the responsibilities of privacy professionals today and how experts balance the privacy of users with the goals of their companies.
De Jesus also explains how everyday people can meaningfully judge whether a company’s privacy “promises” have any merit by looking into what the companies provide, including a legible privacy policy and “just-in-time” notifications that ask for consent for any data collection as it happens.
“When companies provide these really easy-to-use controls around my personal information, that’s a really great trigger for me to say, hey, this company, really, is putting their money where their mouth is.”
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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal hosted the world’s first Field CPO, Ron De Jesus. We talk about how he got into privacy, Trevor the treasure of IAPP, Ron’s field trip to talk to other CPOs, what it’s like to be a regulator vs. in-house, and so much more.
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Ron has had an incredible run in privacy leadership and isn’t stopping anytime soon. He’s been a critical privacy leader at Deloitte and PwC and worked for brands like Amex, Coach & Kate Spade. He drove privacy at Tinder/Match and most recently led privacy efforts at Grindr as Chief Privacy Officer. Now Ron owns his own consulting company and is a leader in the privacy space at large.