Google's Chief of Privacy Resigns
Keith Enright, Google’s Chief Privacy Officer, has announced his resignation, marking a significant shift for the tech giant as it continues to navigate complex privacy and data protection challenges. Enright, who joined Google in 2011 and took on the role of Chief Privacy Officer in 2018, has been a key figure in shaping the company’s privacy policies during a time of increasing regulatory scrutiny. Under Enright’s leadership, Google has made substantial efforts to comply with stringent privacy regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These efforts included implementing robust privacy policies and frameworks to safeguard user data, reflecting Google’s commitment to balancing user privacy with its data-driven business model. His departure comes at a pivotal moment, as Google is in the midst of phasing out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser by the end of 2024. This initiative is part of Google’s br…
