Phoenix appoints first dedicated Chief Privacy Officer

Ciara Maerowitz has been appointed Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) to drive transparency, trust, and accountability in handling personal information for the City of Phoenix.

Maerowitz will serve as the city's first dedicated CPO – the role was previously an additional duty for the Chief Information Security Officer.

Ciara Maerowitz, CPO, City of Phoenix (c) LinkedIn/Maerowitz

“Separating the two roles is a clear signal that the city recognises that data privacy has evolved with its own set of risks and mitigation efforts,” she told Cities Today. “The importance of data privacy and protection will only grow as the world grows increasingly digital. Having this as a dedicated role helps us...