From Manual to Automated: Building Privacy Programs That Scale

About this episode

Ron De Jesus discusses the transition from manual to automated privacy programs and the importance of technology in scaling privacy governance.

Ron De Jesus is the Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend, driving practical privacy governance and industry advocacy. He previously led privacy at Grindr, Tinder, and Match Group, built global programs at Tapestry and American Express, founded De Jesus Consulting, and remains an active community leader through the IAPP and LGBTQ Privacy & Tech Network. In this episode… Privacy professionals navigate a growing web of privacy regulations and emerging technologies, yet many still rely on manual processes to manage their programs. Teams might track global requirements in spreadsheets and manually triage privacy rights requests. To scale privacy programs effectively, teams need to move beyond manual approaches. So what should privacy teams consider as they adopt automated solutions? The key to scaling privacy programs efficiently lies in embracing automation and technology that aligns with an organization's broader goals. When privacy leaders secure early buy-in from stakeholders, technology decisions are more likely to support the business beyond basic compliance needs. Teams also need clarity on what they are trying to accomplish, a thorough understanding of where their data…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jodi Daniels, Justin Daniels

Guest: Ron De Jesus

Topics covered

• privacy governance
• automation
• privacy regulations
• technology solutions
• stakeholder engagement
• data management

Keywords

• privacy programs
• automation
• compliance
• data privacy
• stakeholder buy-in
• vendor solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Transcend, Grindr, Tinder, Match Group, Tapestry, American Express, De Jesus Consulting, IAPP, LGBTQ Privacy & Tech Network

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