Keith Enright, Google’s chief privacy officer, is poised to bid farewell this fall, capping off a remarkable 13-year journey, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Alphabet-owned Google.
· Enright’s impending departure arrives amidst a period of introspection and evolution for Google’s legal and regulatory strategies.
· Enright assumed leadership responsibilities when the company faced intensified scrutiny from governmental bodies and regulatory authorities over data privacy concerns.
· Enright’s exit forms part of a broader reorganization initiative within Google’s privacy teams.
· Beyond his contributions to Google, Enright’s professional footprint extends to board-level engagements and industry affiliations.
· He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Zoom Information, Inc.
· Enright’s active involvement in industry organizations, including the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
In a significant development within Google, Keith Enright, the company’s chief privacy officer, is poised to bid farewell this fall, capping off a remarkable 13-year journey at the tech behemoth, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Alphabet-owned Google on Tuesday.
Enright’s impending departure arrives amidst a period of introspection and evolution for Google’s legal and regulatory strategies. The company is proactively adjusting its compliance efforts to align with emerging obligations and evolving societal expectations, with plans underway to bolster the regulatory compliance workforce across its organizational landscape.
Appointed as Google’s privacy chief in September 2018, Enright assumed leadership responsibilities during a critical juncture when the company faced intensified scrutiny from governmental bodies and regulatory authorities over data privacy concerns. His stewardship of Google’s privacy initiatives has been instrumental in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and fostering a culture of data protection within the organization.
Enright’s exit forms part of a broader reorganization initiative within Google’s privacy teams. As the company endeavors to decentralize privacy policy responsibilities, individual product management teams will assume greater autonomy and accountability in shaping and implementing privacy frameworks tailored to specific products and services.
In a reflective post on LinkedIn, Enright articulated his eagerness to embark on a new chapter post-Google, leveraging the wealth of experience accrued over two decades in legal leadership, international strategy, data privacy, compliance, and risk management domains. His tenure at Google has been marked by steadfast commitment to upholding privacy principles while driving innovation and technological advancement.
Beyond his contributions to Google, Enright’s professional footprint extends to board-level engagements and industry affiliations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Zoom Information, Inc., and DECODE, a technology and entrepreneurship community fostering collaboration between academia and industry stalwarts.
Enright’s active involvement in industry organizations, including the International Association of Privacy Professionals, underscores his dedication to advancing global privacy governance frameworks and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue on emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital landscape.
As a seasoned keynote speaker and panellist, Enright has graced prestigious platforms worldwide, delivering insights on online privacy, regulatory compliance, and the ethical implications of technology adoption. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping industry discourse and informing policy deliberations at national and international levels.
Enright’s impending departure signals the end of an era at Google, yet his legacy as a visionary leader and advocate for privacy rights will endure, serving as a guiding beacon for future endeavors within the tech ecosystem. As Google charts a course forward in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, Enright’s departure underscores the imperative of fostering a culture of privacy-first innovation and responsible data stewardship in the pursuit of technological excellence and societal well-being.
(With inputs from agencies)
