Anne Toth

Anne Toth is the CEO and Founder of PrivacyWorks, LLC, a company focused on privacy and technology policy. With over 25 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to building customer trust in emerging technologies. Toth has worked on various technology policy issues, including data privacy, protection, governance, accessibility, and ethical product design. Her approach emphasizes strategic thinking and inclusivity, aiming to ensure that technology benefits everyone equally.1

Professional Background

• PrivacyWorks, LLC: Founder and CEO.
• Venable LLP: Senior Director of Privacy Services since June 2023.
• Self-employed: Trust, Privacy, and Technology Policy Consultant from May 2022 to June 2023.
• Amazon: Director of Alexa Trust from August 2020 to May 2022.
• World Economic Forum: Head of Technology Policy & Partnerships from October 2017 to July 2019.
• Slack: Vice President of People & Policy from October 2014 to April 2017.
• Google: Head of Privacy & Policy for Social Products from October 2011 to November 2012.
• Yahoo: Held multiple roles including Chief Trust Officer and Head of Global Privacy & User Policy from June 1998 to October 2011.13

Education

Toth holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and has pursued further studies at notable institutions such as Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.1

Contributions

Anne Toth is recognized for her insights into privacy concerns surrounding emerging technologies. She has participated in discussions on digital trust and privacy priorities as a member of the ISACA Digital Trust Advisory Council.2