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At our recent roundtable led by Jo\u00e3o Barreiro<\/a>, Chief Privacy and Data Ethics Officer at BeOne Medicines<\/a> and Monica Mahay<\/a>, Chief Compliance Officer (VP) at SkyShowtime<\/a>, we explored how data protection and privacy leaders can reposition data protection as a driver of trust, innovation and business value – especially as AI accelerates data use and regulatory scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving beyond tick-box compliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As long-established data protection recruiters<\/a>, we know it\u2019s common for privacy to be treated as a regulatory burden: a \u201ccost of doing business.\u201d Today, that mindset is shifting. Organisations are recognising that privacy can strengthen resilience and unlock opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach aligns with the UK ICO\u2019s Accountability Framework<\/a>, which advocates embedding privacy into governance and operational processes. Boards respond to narratives about resilience and growth, so framing privacy as a risk mitigator and trust enabler positions compliance as a strategic asset rather than a legal obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linking privacy to ESG and investor confidence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Privacy is no longer just a compliance issue; it\u2019s a marker of corporate integrity and investor trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PWC research<\/a> backs this up: strong data governance underpins ESG reporting and influences investor confidence. Nearly 80% of global investors consider ESG factors<\/a>, including data governance, important in decision-making. With frameworks like CSRD and IFRS Sustainability Standards<\/a> requiring governance-related disclosures, privacy risk management is now integral to ESG strategy. Treating privacy KPIs (such as breach rates and DPIA completion) as part of ESG dashboards demonstrates transparency and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical steps for reframing the conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jo\u00e3o shared a maturity model approach, mapping current and target states across 15 privacy domains. This visual, risk-based method resonates with boards because it shows progress beyond compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended actions for measuring the value of data protection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n