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Daniel 馬毅森 is an acclaimed Chief Privacy Officer with a robust career spanning over 17 years, deeply ingrained in the realms of privacy, technology, and telecommunications regulations. With an impressive LinkedIn network boasting 3690 connections, their expertise extends to strategic and operational guidance, risk management, incident handling, and ensuring adherence to global data protection laws. Currently spearheading the privacy efforts at Veilid Framework, Daniel is at the vanguard of developing an advanced, open-source, encrypted, and distributed communications ecosystem that prioritizes user privacy.
Throughout their ascending career, Daniel has expertly navigated the intricacies of dynamic regulatory landscapes, having held significant roles at Twitch as a Senior Privacy Manager for Regulatory Compliance and within the Federal Communications Commission as a Senior Attorney Advisor, among other pivotal positions. They have been instrumental in leading diverse teams, managing regulatory responses, authoring privacy policies, and staying at the forefront of global regulatory changes with a specialized focus on GDPR and evolving US state laws.
Educated at the prestigious University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies and equipped with a legal background from Emory University School of Law, Daniel marries academic prowess with practical experience. A champion of privacy and AI ethics, Daniel demonstrates a lifelong commitment to learning and excelling in their field, embodying the essence of a forward-thinking leader in the ever-evolving domain of privacy and regulatory compliance.
More about this expert
- Full name
- Daniel Meyerson
- Location
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Title
- Chief Privacy Officer
- Company
- Veilid Framework
- LinkedIn profile
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmeyerson/
- LinkedIn Connections
- 3690
- Summary
- With over 17 years of experience in privacy, technology, and telecommunications regulations, I am a seasoned privacy leader who can provide strategic and operational guidance, manage risks and incidents, and ensure compliance with global data protection laws. I am currently the Chief Privacy Officer at Veilid Framework, an innovative organization that is creating an advanced, open-source, privacy-based, encrypted, and distributed communications ecosystem. In my previous roles, I have successfully navigated complex and dynamic regulatory environments, led diverse teams, and partnered with stakeholders across jurisdictions and organizations. I have also conducted and overseen investigations and audits, reviewed and drafted policies and notices, and monitored and evaluated global regulatory changes. I have a passion for privacy and AI ethics, and I am always eager to learn and grow.
- Skills
- CPRA EU Law
Education
- University of Chicago
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Attended in 1996 - 2000
Field of study: East Asian Studies - Emory University School of Law
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Attended in 2001
- 2004
Positions
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Veilid Framework
Remote
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Chief Privacy Officer
Jul 2023 - Present
Chief Privacy Officer for the Veilid Foundation. Providing privacy and regulatory guidance in the furtherance of creating an advanced, open-source, privacy-based, encrypted and distributed communications ecosystem. Learn more at Veilid.com.
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Twitch
United States · Remote
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Senior Privacy Manager, Regulatory
Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
Senior Privacy Manager-Regulatory Compliance for Twitch’s privacy team. Provided regulatory guidance, risk management, and forward-facing privacy planning for the world’s largest live-streaming platform/community.
● Managed regulatory response, incident management, and risk mitigation for Twitch’s Privacy group.
● Principal author/editor and central point of contact for privacy-related regulatory responses.
● Provided risk management analysis and regulatory preparation for global data privacy changes with special focus on GDPR and newly changing US state laws (CA, VA, CO, etc.).
● Responsible for updating and maintaining Twitch's Privacy Notice.
● Worked with Twitch Trust & Safety on policy issues in content moderation and consumer protection, including age appropriate design, child online privacy, and protection.
● Served as a volunteer co-leader for an internal Employee Resource Group with 350+ members, including development of a month-long series of internal events for employee community and morale building.
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Federal Communications Commission
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Senior Attorney Advisor
Mar 2018 - May 2021
● Oversee life-cycle of FCC regulatory affairs from preliminary investigations, recommended responses, and negotiating potential settlements, through the completion of formal enforcement actions.
● Monitor and evaluate global regulatory changes, court orders, draft legislation, FCC orders, proposed rulemakings, and small entity compliance guides for enforcement, regulatory, and data privacy risk management.
● Partnered with USAC and conducted full-time USF Audit and Fraud investigations for 1 year.
● Conducted multiple EEO audits for FCC broadcast licensees.
● Senior Auction Reviewer for FCC Auction 904: Rural Digital Opportunity Fund ($20B+), including complex case review, confidential waiver requests, and staff training.
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Federal Communications Commission
Mar 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos
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Legal Advisor
Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
● Provided legal and policy guidance on regulatory issues to the Enforcement Bureau Chief and leadership.
● Managed procedural workflow for all cases arising from FCC Field Operations and the Spectrum Enforcement Division (~8-10 attorneys).
● Provided advice and counsel on the interconnection of state, federal, and international regulatory frameworks.
● Collaborated with the Office of the Secretary and Office of the Chairman to circulate and release Commission, Bureau, and Division orders.
● Advised other Bureaus in the Commission on draft rulemakings and their potential impact on Enforcement issues.
● Provided regular briefings to the Office of the Chairman and other FCC Commissioners on enforcement matters.
● Worked with Bureau leadership to enhance data inventory and classification procedures for regulatory investigations and training new personnel on procedural changes.
● Developed familiarity with CALEA, CPNI, and TCPA regulatory requirements and enforcement procedures.
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Federal Communications Commission
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Attorney Advisor
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
● Implemented the FCC’s competitive bidding authority for spectrum auctions.
● Assisted in drafting and implementation of major revisions to Part 1 rules governing FCC spectrum auctions.
● Served as co-lead attorney for FCC auction 95, and provided primary and secondary reviews, providing guidance
for other attorneys and staff in FCC auctions 94, 96, 97, and 98.
● Participated in multi-division telecom antitrust reviews for AT&T/Leap and Comcast/Time-Warner. Lead reviewer
for media licensing and distribution agreements.
● Drafted Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) for revisions to FCC Part 1 rules.
● Worked extensively with contract support staff on the implementation of new auction application system software to ensure data privacy compliance requirements under 47 CFR § 0.459.
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US Department of Commerce, NTIA
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Deputy Program Manager
Jan 2009 - Sep 2012
● Managed day-to-day operations of the $1 Billion PSIC Grant Program.
● Worked with state and territorial governments to fund national preparedness, mitigation, and recovery programs for
public safety communications.
● Managed, led, and directed teams to deliver programmatic, accounting, environmental compliance, and technical support for grantee telecommunications infrastructure projects. Used governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools to maintain sensitivity and security of critical infrastructure data collection, access, maintenance, and retention.
● Developed and implemented privacy frameworks for collection, review, and disposal of information submitted by grantees for environmental law compliance review of 6,700+ telecommunications projects.
● Anticipated and resolved issues raised by annual program and 25 grantee audits from the Department of Commerce Office of the Inspector General.
● Provided critical analysis and counsel to Congress, NTIA, and other federal agencies in the legislation and policies that created FirstNet.
● Managed relationships with international, national, state, and local public safety partners.
● Assisted in drafting RFIs/RFPs and evaluations of proposals for procurement and service contracts.
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University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Senior Policy Analyst
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
● Supported emergency preparedness efforts and communications interoperability at Maryland’s Department of Transportation, Maryland State Police, and National Capital Region (NCR) planning committees.
● Developed stakeholder consensus with disparate state and local agencies to successfully lobby for an executive order and legislation to formally create a Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC).
● Performed Privacy Impact Assessments; Identified existing documentation, policies, and procedures for collection of sensitive communications infrastructure data; used GRC tools with SIEC members to develop and implement a privacy framework for state interoperability communications operations and information sharing applications across multiple jurisdictions.
● Drafted federal grant applications and managed grant compliance on behalf of the SIEC; received $30m+ in federal funding.
● Assisted in drafting RFIs/RFPs and evaluations of proposals for procurement, engineering, construction, and support contracts for $700m in state infrastructure spending.