Joe Nelson
Data Privacy | JD, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, AIGP
- Role
- Data Privacy, Cyber Risk Advisory at Coalfire
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joe Nelson
Attorney and privacy professional combining sophisticated analysis with deep technical expertise to develop comprehensive data protection and AI governance strategies. My background spans complex litigation, AI/ML and data engineering, corporate governance and policy writing, internal investigations and assessments, trial and appellate work, privacy training and development, and hands-on technical implementation. My technical certs in AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks are complemented by CIPP/US, CIPM, CDMP, and AIGP designations. This multifaceted experience enables me to navigate existing and emerging regulatory frameworks, bridging gaps between legal obligations, corresponding technical requirements, and business objectives, then distilling these into implementable, repeatable processes. I spent years defending clients in court looking back and mitigating the aftermath of bad or short-sighted decisions, policies, and compliance programs. Looking forward, this helps me understand risk and how it can be controlled or avoided. I specialize in translating complex compliance obligations into practical, sustainable solutions that control risk and respect personal data while enabling growth and innovation.Looking forward, I hope to help grow businesses by controlling risk and holding privacy as a core value + cultural imperative.
Experience
Data Privacy, Cyber Risk Advisory
Feb 2025 — Present
Education
Flatiron School
Data Science
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
St. Olaf College
BA Economics
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