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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Data Privacy Compliance - **Company:** Zeta Global - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Mapping - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/director-data-privacy-compliance/9474001 ## About the Role * 8+ years of progressive experience in privacy, regulatory compliance, or related legal/compliance roles, preferably within marketing technology, AdTech, or a data-intensive industry. * Deep, demonstrated expertise in GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and U.S. state privacy law landscape. * Strong knowledge of digital advertising regulations, consent frameworks (IAB TCF), and email/SMS marketing compliance (CAN-SPAM, TCPA). * Proven track record of building and scaling compliance programs in a complex, multi-product environment. * Experience managing and developing compliance teams. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Preferred * CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or other relevant privacy certification (IAPP). * JD or advanced degree in law, compliance, or a related field. * Experience with M&A integration from a privacy and compliance perspective. * Familiarity with AI/ML governance frameworks and emerging regulatory requirements. * Experience with publicly traded companies and associated governance obligations (e.g., SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements). * Knowledge of international privacy regimes beyond GDPR (e.g., Australia, Singapore, Japan). * Previous experience working as in-house counsel, particularly at a tech startup ## Description Responsible for developing and implementing Zeta Global's privacy compliance program, overseeing federal and state privacy laws, and managing compliance teams and audits., The Director of Privacy Compliance is a leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and operationalizing Zeta Global's enterprise-wide privacy compliance program. Reporting to the VP Privacy Compliance & Legal Operations, this individual will serve as a subject matter expert on global privacy laws, emerging artificial intelligence laws & regulations, advertising regulations, and emerging regulatory requirements affecting the marketing and advertising technology industry., Privacy Program Leadership * Work closely with Zeta's Chief Privacy Officer to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maturation of Zeta's global privacy compliance program across all business units and acquired platforms. * Serve as a senior subject matter expert on federal privacy laws relevant to Zeta's business (e.g. TCPA and CAN-SPAM), U.S. state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA and comprehensive state equivalents), GDPR, and other applicable international privacy frameworks. * Oversee privacy impact assessments, data mapping exercises, and records of processing activities across Zeta's product portfolio. * Manage privacy policy development and maintenance, including cross-platform privacy integration and harmonization following acquisitions. * Lead incident response coordination for data breaches and privacy events, including regulatory assessment of federal, state, and international notification obligations. * Able to engage confidently with business executives, clients, law enforcement, and opposing counsel. * Self-directed, but collaborative, team-focused attitude, with a sense of humor. Regulatory Compliance * Oversee compliance programs covering TCPA (telemarketing and SMS), CAN-SPAM, and digital advertising regulations including IAB TCF (Transparency & Consent Framework) requirements. * Direct multi-state registration and licensing compliance programs, including telemarketing registrations, DBA filings, WHOIS/domain compliance, data broker registrations, privacy certifications and audits. * Monitor and assess the impact of emerging regulations, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), AI/ML governance frameworks, and new U.S. state privacy laws. * Develop and maintain compliance roadmaps with actionable implementation timelines across all regulatory areas. Team Leadership & Legal Operations * Manage and mentor a team of compliance and legal operations professionals, setting clear objectives and fostering professional development. * Partner with Legal Operations on process optimization, development of playbooks and client-facing materials to facilitate efficient and effective contract management processes, and technology solutions to scale compliance functions efficiently. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to embed privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default principles. * Prepare compliance reports and board-level materials for executive leadership and, as needed, external stakeholders. Publishers, Partners & Third-Party Management * Develop and maintain publisher and partner compliance onboarding materials, guidance and effective oversight through auditing & monitoring compliance with TCPA, CAN-SPAM, and state and federal laws and regulations. ## Related Videos - [Rethinking Recruiting: What you didn’t know about Responsible AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1090-rethinking-recruiting-what-you-didn-t-know-about-responsible-ai) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [Europe's Regulatory Paradox: Burden, Barrier or Competitive Advantage?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100347-europe-s-regulatory-paradox-burden-barrier-or-competitive-advantage) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [Why Your AI Agent Keeps Hallucinating Your Data: Building Deterministic Context Layers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2055-why-your-ai-agent-keeps-hallucinating-your-data-building-deterministic-context-layers) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Should AI be Regulated? 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