Privacy as a Differentiator: One Privacy Officer’s Perspective

 

 

Privacy as a Differentiator: One Privacy Officer’s Perspective

Invited Lecture by

Paul Plofchan

Date: Friday Feb 19, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM
Address: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Florida International University, 10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33174
Room: EC-2300

Abstract: Consumer technology comprises a more than US$200billion, highly profitable global industry with customers using their products extensively, anytime, anywhere. But with evidence of stalling consumer interest in spending on both mainstay technologies and IoT devices, companies must develop tactics to ignite their next wave of growth. Growth in new categories will happen, and can happen very quickly. But companies need to fix the fundamental enablers that will help them ramp up when disruptive innovation occurs. What is the role of Privacy here? This presentation provides insights into efforts to move privacy “beyond-compliance” – enabling its integration into core firm values and business line processes to better serve customers and win in the marketplace.

paulShort Bio: Paul Plofchan serves as Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Privacy Officer for ADT, based out of Boca Raton, Florida. Paul leads both ADT’s political engagement and public policy strategy, to include oversight of the company’s political action committee (ADT PAC) and grassroots efforts, and is a leader within the company’s data stewardship and protection program. As Chief Privacy Officer, Paul works with ADT’s senior management team to provide organization-wide privacy oversight to foster customer and employee trust and manage the risks and business impact of privacy laws and policies. Prior to joining ADT, Paul spent 20 years with Pfizer, Inc. in corporate affairs, government relations and sales and marketing. In conjunction with his current role, Paul serves as Chairman of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) government affairs board. Paul has significant experience working withCongressional committees, federal agencies, and state legislatures. He is actively involved in many national business, political and policy organizations, including the U.S Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Better Business Bureaus, and state attorneys general associations. Additional interests include economic development and entrepreneurship. Paul currently serves on the board of Westlake Reinsurance, a privately held insurance captive, and is past Chairman of Bio Nebraska, a life sciences association. Paul is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (Economics) and the University of Nebraska (MBA) and holds a privacy certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP-US).

 

 

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