Jim Nieman is an insurance industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in legal and compliance roles. He currently serves as Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Guardian, where he leads the development and implementation of the company's Global Privacy Program. With a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, Jim has extensive expertise in privacy law and program management, which he has honed throughout his career.

Prior to joining Guardian, Jim held various senior legal and compliance positions at companies such as Prudential Financial, AIG, and MetLife. As Director of Regulatory Supervision at Prudential, he gained experience in collaborating with regulatory agencies to develop and implement compliance programs. Jim's role as Chief Privacy Officer at Guardian involves managing the Global Privacy Program, which includes developing policies and procedures, conducting assessments of third-party service providers, and managing the company's privacy incident management program.

Jim's expertise covers multiple privacy domains at the state, federal, and international levels, including HIPAA, GLBA, CCPA, and TCPA. He is responsible for both safeguarding customer data and ensuring that data is collected, used, and shared correctly. Jim has built a dedicated Privacy Office and Global Privacy Program that provide privacy training and awareness for colleagues across the company.

Overall, Jim Nieman's extensive experience in the insurance industry and legal expertise has made him a valuable asset to Guardian's leadership team as they continue to prioritize the privacy and security of their customers' data.