Michael Deer

About Michael Deer

Experienced global privacy and data protection officer with a proven track record in enhancing global data protection, privacy compliance, information governance, risk management, and digital health across diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, retail, eCommerce, information security, and risk management.Key strengths include:• Expertise in navigating complex business, IT, and legal landscapes to develop practical, business-oriented solutions and ensure effective execution.• Exceptional negotiation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with a focus on healthcare, clinical research, consumer privacy, digital marketing, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR).• Extensive experience serving as principal in-house legal counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for multinational healthcare, manufacturing, technology, consumer goods, and retail brands, overseeing global consumer, clinical research, and employee data privacy.• Adept problem-solver skilled in devising strategies that streamline global privacy compliance across diverse business operations, including cross-border data transfers, healthcare, retail, technology manufacturing, financial services, digital marketing, and social media engagement.In summary, I excel in bringing clarity and strategic focus to privacy and data protection challenges, ensuring compliance and fostering innovation in dynamic and highly regulated environments.

Experience

1. Advisory Board Member

   IAPP

   Dec 2023 — Present

   Advisory Board Member - CIPP European Certification Exam development.

Education

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  MBA, Management Information Systems, General

  1989 — 1991

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

  JD, Law

  1992 — 1997

• DePaul University

  BS, Computer Science

  1984 — 1987

Skills

• Privacy
• Privacy Protection
• Computer Law
• Incident Response
• IT Operations
• Corporate Law
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Business Continuity Planning
• Pci Dss
• Information Security Management
• Certified Information Privacy Professional
• Contract Negotiation
• Privacy Law
• Governance
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Privacy Act
• European Privacy Law
• Networking
• Computer Security
• Glba
• Vendor Management
• Healthcare
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Risk Assessment
• IT Contract Negotiation
• Behavioral Targeting
• Risk Management
• Network Security
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Computer Forensics
• Privacy Issues
• Hipaa
• Security Audits
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Information Security
• IT Strategy