Masters of Privacy

As Executive Director of CalPrivacy (California Privacy Protection Agency), Tom Kemp oversees the CPPA’s mission to enforce and implement California’s comprehensive privacy laws and ensure the public has a strong understanding of their rights. Tom has a deep understanding of privacy and cybersecurity, combined with his track record as an executive in the tech industry.References:* Breakfast Workshop: Santa Monica - Registration* Tom Kemp on LinkedIn* Daniel Solove: On Privacy and Technology (Masters of Privacy, March 2025)* CalPrivacy* DROP System* Data Broker Registry* California expands data broker registration requirements, SP 361 (Hunton Privacy Blog, October 2025)* Expanding Privacy Rights Act (SB 923, introduced on January 28, 2026)* California enacts first-in-nation law requiring web browser opt-out preference signal, AB 566 (Hunton Privacy Blog)* California Proposition 24, Consumer Personal Information Law and Agency Initiative (2020)* Data broker-provided customer properties in action - enriching first-party data sets for Conversion API uploads (Cognism)* California Privacy Protection Agency releases letter opposing the SECURE Data Act* SECURE Data Act (H.R. 8413, Introduced 04/21/2026)* Whistleblower Protection and Privacy Act (AB 2021), linking the California Whistleblower Protection Act’s principles to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to expose privacy violations hidden within corporate “black boxes”. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

Mark Webber is the US Managing Partner responsible for overseeing the operations of Fieldfisher in the country - an English lawyer located full time in Silicon Valley. Mark is a recognised leading privacy and AI expert, with a wealth of experience working alongside the world’s leading tech companies. Much of his time today involves the responsible development, training, and scaling of AI models and solutions.Our guest teaches classes for both the CIPP/E and AI Governance Professional Programme certification for the IAPP. He is a Fellow in Information Privacy (IAPP).As a leader at Fieldfisher he has been instrumental in establishing, nurturing, and expanding Fieldfisher’s presence, operations and services in the United States.References:* Mark Webber on LinkedIn* Mark Webber at Fieldfisher* Colorado AI Act* DPO Central (TODO.LAW)* EU AI Act: rolling out an AI governance framework with AI Sentinel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe