About the IAPP

James Smith, in his role as Chief Compliance, Risk, and Privacy Officer at Environics Analytics, directs his focus towards corporate privacy, risk, security, data governance, compliance, and audit matters. With a blend of business acumen and a strategic grasp of technology, data, and analytics, James brings over extensive executive experience to the position. His expertise spans diverse industries including financial services, marketing, retail, loyalty programs, and government sectors. He holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Canadian Institute of Access and Privacy Professionals (CIAPP), and Master Access and Privacy Professional (MAPP). Additionally, he actively contributes to various industry bodies and committees, including the Canadian Marketing Association’s Privacy Committee, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Information Systems Audit and Control Association, The Canadian Anonymization Network, Privacy and Access Council of Canada, Chief Council of Privacy Officers, and Brock University’s Centre for Business Analytics Advisory Committee.