Joseph A. K.
Chief Privacy Officer | Privacy, AI, and Data Governance Thought Leader
Panasonic North America•Knoxville Metropolitan Area
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Developed leading-edge privacy policies, programs, and governance structures, performing privacy impact assessments to steer the design, introduction, and management of products, services, and marketing activities. Negotiate highly complex contracts with global business partners, defining privacy provisions, introducing data governance, monitoring risk mitigation, and instilling privacy controls. Managed Ford’s IT and privacy initiatives around the world—China, India, Thailand, and Europe—leading negotiations of complex JV agreements, acquiring depth of expertise in global privacy and cybersecurity laws. Expert-level knowledge of domestic and international regulations including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), China Cybersecurity law, California Consumer Privacy Act, People’s Bank of China Data Localization law, and Cookie laws. ★ Trusted Advisor in Data Privacy, Security, & Legal Compliance ★ ★ Formulate Winning Strategies to Drive Compliance & Competitive Edge ★ Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes Strategic ★ Ideation ★ Intellection ★ Futuristic ★ Adaptability ❝The innovative solutions that Joe delivered have enabled OGC to take quantum leaps toward delivering legal advice and disclosing privacy to our customers in new and more effective ways. Joe’s Top Achiever rating is well deserved.❞ ❝Joe continued to demonstrate a highly developed competence in his work and managed multiple complex assignments. In particular, he is a thought leader in the development of creative solutions for deals in which he is involved.❞
Career Timeline
- Panasonic North AmericaCurrentAug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Privacy OfficerCurrentAug 2023–Present
- Jul 2022–Aug 2023· 1 yr 1 mo
- Senior Counsel, Privacy and TechnologyJul 2022–Aug 2023
- 2022–Jul 2022· 6 mos
- Senior Corporate Counsel, Product and Privacy2022–Jul 2022
- 2019–2022· 3 yrs
- Assistant General Counsel and Director, Information Governance Counsel2019–2022
- 2007–2019· 12 yrs
- Attorney, Data Privacy & Analytics2015–2019
- Attorney / Contract Manager, IT Contracts2007–2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
International Relations, Middle East Studies Minor
The University of ToledoJuris Doctor (JD)
Law
The University of Toledo College of Law