Internet Privacy & Data Protection Expert; CEO at Future of Privacy Forum; Former Chief Privacy Officer at AOL & DoubleClick
Jules Polonetsky Biography
Jules Polonetsky is an American lawyer and internet privacy expert known for his work in data privacy and responsible data use. He serves as chief executive officer of the Future of Privacy Forum, a global nonprofit organization focused on advancing principled data practices and privacy leadership in support of emerging technologies. Before founding the Future of Privacy Forum, Polonetsky held roles as chief privacy officer at AOL and DoubleClick, consumer affairs commissioner for New York City, elected New York state legislator, and congressional staffer.
Polonetsky entered the technology sector during a significant period in internet history, joining DoubleClick to address privacy concerns following its merger with a data company. He later became AOL's vice president of integrity assurance and then chief privacy officer, overseeing the company’s data protection and user trust initiatives. These experiences provided Polonetsky with a practical perspective on balancing innovation with consumer protection, shaping his ongoing work in digital advertising, data collection, and privacy law.
As leader of the Future of Privacy Forum, Polonetsky has contributed to the development of codes of conduct, best practices, and data protection legislation. He has provided expert testimony to agencies and legislatures globally. Among his achievements is co-producing the Student Privacy Pledge, which outlines commitments for school service providers to safeguard student privacy and data security. The pledge has been signed by more than 200 providers and received endorsement from the White House. The Future of Privacy Forum’s projects address artificial intelligence, machine learning, connected cars, student privacy, health information, advertising technology, smart communities, and data sharing for research. Polonetsky is also co-founder of the Israel Policy Tech Institute, a think tank dedicated to ethical technology policy and emerging technologies.
Polonetsky is co-editor of "The Cambridge Handbook of Consumer Privacy" and has served as adjunct faculty for the AI Law & Policy Seminar at William & Mary University Law School. He has lectured in privacy protection courses at the Magid Institute, the Faculty of Law, and the Federman Center for Cyber Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a frequent speaker at privacy and marketing industry events and has testified before Congressional committees and the Federal Trade Commission.
Polonetsky has received recognition for his contributions to privacy policy, including the International Association of Privacy Professionals Privacy Leadership Award. He is also an IAPP Westin Emeritus Fellow. With experience spanning government, technology, and civil society, Polonetsky continues to be a leading voice on data privacy, artificial intelligence governance, and digital rights.
Jules Polonetsky Videos
Ep. 36: Jules Polonetsky on privacy and its future. - YouTube
We chat with Jules Polonetsky -- lawyer, CEO of the Future of Privacy Forum, and Co-Chairman of the Israel tech Policy Institute -- about the ...
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