Amid the never-ending stream of new privacy requirements, state chief privacy officers have some tricks to get their workforces up to speed.

City council members accused the chief privacy officer of providing false information during a hearing about how the city uses biometric data.

New York City announced revisions to its citywide privacy policy to bolster interoperability between its cybersecurity and privacy efforts.

Utah's chief privacy officer set out to offer privacy training to 50 state personnel, and is on track to beat that goal by Dec. 31.

New York's IT agency hired Michele Jones, an attorney and longtime compliance officer, to overhaul how state agencies handle residents' data.

On the Priorities podcast, Washington state Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle says the role helps the state’s IT agency deliver on goals, as well as protecting data.

A NASCIO report found the role of chief privacy officers has grown considerably since 2019, though many hurdles remain.

Cherie Givens, an attorney and federal contractor, will be responsible for developing a statewide data-privacy program, officials said.

Whitney Phillips, the Utah education board's privacy chief, was named to head one of two new privacy roles created this year.

The two new officials in Gov. Larry Hogan's office are responsible for updating and implementing statewide policies and leading interagency working groups.