Robert S. Jett III (“Bob”) serves as the first Global Chief Data Privacy Officer at Bunge, where he leads global privacy initiatives and supports key projects in digital transformation, AI, and data management. With over 30 years of legal and in-house counsel experience across manufacturing, insurance, and financial services, he has built and managed global programs for compliance, data privacy, and incident response. Bob has worked extensively across IT, cybersecurity, information security, and corporate compliance teams. He holds a BA in international relations and political science from Hobart College and a JD from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Bob is active in the ACC, IAPP, Georgia Bar Privacy & Law Section, and the Maryland State Bar Association.

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Managing privacy and security across multiple jurisdictions has never been more challenging for global companies, as regulations evolve and privacy, security, and AI risks accelerate at the same time. The challenge becomes particularly acute for businesses managing supply chains that span dozens of countries, where they must navigate geopolitical shifts and comply with strict employee data regulations that differ by region. These organizations also face the added complexity of governing AI tools to protect sensitive data. Navigating these challenges requires close coordination between privacy, security, and operational teams so risks can be identified quickly and addressed in real time. 

A simple way global companies can address these challenges is by embedding privacy leaders into operational teams. For global companies, like Bunge, regular communication between privacy, IT, and cybersecurity teams keeps threats visible in real time, while cross-collaboration helps identify vulnerabilities and mitigate weak points. The company also incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its privacy framework, using traceability to validate supply chain data and meet regulatory requirements. When it comes to managing emerging technologies like AI, foundational privacy principles apply. Companies need to establish governance for data quality, prompt management, third-party vendors, and automated tools, such as AI notetakers. These steps build transparency, reduce risk, and strengthen trust across the organization. 

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Robert “Bob” Jett, Global Chief Data Privacy Officer at Bunge, about building and leading a global privacy program. Bob emphasizes the importance of embedding privacy leadership into operational teams, like IT departments, to enable collaboration and build trust. He discusses strategies for adhering to ESG principles, managing global employee data privacy, and applying privacy fundamentals to AI governance. Bob also provides tips for responsible AI use, including the importance of prompt engineering oversight, and explains why relationship-building and transparency are essential for effective global privacy and security programs.