In the latest episode of Meta’s Privacy Conversations series, Erin Egan, Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer for Public Policy at Meta, hosted a discussion with Susan Cooper, Global Data Protection Officer at Meta, and Bojana Belamy, President of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL). The conversation focused on the intersection of risk management and artificial intelligence in privacy compliance programs.
The speakers addressed how technology and AI play a role in strengthening risk management strategies. They highlighted that ongoing investments in innovation are necessary for companies to adapt to evolving global regulations and maintain trust with users.
Susan Cooper noted that Meta has invested over $8 billion into its privacy program. She explained that this investment has been fundamental in establishing a comprehensive risk management approach. Cooper also discussed the benefits of using technologies such as Privacy Aware Infrastructure to support consistency and accountability within Meta’s compliance processes.
Bojana Belamy provided her perspective on how organizations are responding to regulatory changes worldwide. She emphasized that CIPL’s Accountability Framework, along with AI tools, can assist companies in meeting their obligations under different legal regimes.
"Erin, Susan and Bojana discuss some of the most pressing questions about the role of technology – and specifically AI – in building a risk management and compliance program. They discuss how investments in innovation can help companies keep pace with the changes in the global regulatory environment while shoring up trust."
"Susan discusses how Meta has invested more than $8 billion in its privacy program, which has served as the foundation for a mature, holistic risk management program. She also explores how the use of technology like Privacy Aware Infrastructure can provide consistency and accountability to Meta’s compliance efforts. Bojana shares her thoughts on how companies are meeting their obligations in the dynamic global regulatory landscape and how CIPL’s Accountability Framework and AI can be helpful tools for companies."
A video recording of this episode is available at https://about.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Erin-Egan_Privacy-Conversations_Risk-Management_Header.mp4.