Stephan Pfeifer Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Co, Us

Santa Monica, California, Us

★ Here, I led the charge in building and managing a global privacy governance program, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations like GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and LGPD. I worked closely with cross-functional teams—Product, Marketing, Technology, and more—to weave privacy considerations into every aspect of the business, from app features to marketing campaigns.★ I created and maintained privacy documentation and policies for over 35 countries (spanning the US, EU, and LATAM), designed role-specific training programs, and advised on everything from data subject rights to consent management. Whether it was guiding the Product team on Privacy by Design strategies or helping Marketing navigate consumer protection laws like VPPA, COPPA, or CAN-SPAM, I ensured compliance while empowering innovation.★ When it came to data breaches, I didn’t just manage responses—I proactively investigated incidents, mitigated risks, and protected both consumer and company data integrity. I also conducted risk assessments, led privacy audits across business units, and developed practical controls to keep the privacy program strong and effective.★ I even ventured into the frontier of AI compliance, creating an AI Governance Framework to address emerging regulatory challenges. From drafting policies and vetting AI projects to negotiating contracts, I helped position the organization to thrive responsibly in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.★ One of my proudest achievements? Gaining recognition from senior leadership for going above and beyond expectations, leading to a well-deserved promotion. Privacy and compliance aren't just about meeting legal requirements for me—they’re about safeguarding trust and enabling sustainable growth.

Santa Monica, California, Us

★ In this role, I wore many hats to ensure legal compliance, protect our intellectual property, and align our contracts and strategies with the company’s growth objectives. I led contract negotiation, drafting, and administration for a variety of business functions, overseeing agreements for content distribution across DTC, OTT, and MVPD platforms. This included everything from MSAs and SOWs to creative reviews for video, digital, and print campaigns.★ I also managed the company’s trademark portfolio—including STARZ, ENCORE, and related brands—making sure our trademarks were protected as the business expanded into new markets. Collaborating closely with the Marketing team, I provided guidance on privacy and compliance for CAN-SPAM, COPPA, copyright, endorsements, and sweepstakes, helping mitigate risks while supporting innovative campaigns.★ On the Product and Technology side, I partnered with teams to enhance user experiences by ensuring app development, technology integrations, and device compatibility all met regulatory standards. Additionally, I spearheaded anti-piracy and content security initiatives, devising strategies to safeguard our intellectual property and combat unauthorized content distribution.★ Through all these efforts, I aimed to balance creativity, compliance, and strategic alignment—helping the company thrive in a competitive and ever-evolving industry.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, (Information Technology Concentration)

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Paralegal Certifcate, Aba Accredited Legal Assistant Program