Security Industry Association names Bobby Prostko as Data Privacy Advisory Board Chair

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Robert ‘Bobby’ Prostko, Allegion Chief Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel, to serve as the new Chair of its Data Privacy Advisory Board.

The SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board – leveraging the collective expertise of industry professionals, law enforcement, security practitioners and data privacy experts – provides information and best practices to help SIA members handle sensitive data in a safe and secure manner to protect the personally identifiable information of their employees, partners and customers from potential breaches.

Driving business growth

“I am grateful for this opportunity to serve as the chair of the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board, and I look forward to building on the foundational work this organisation has already put in place,” said Robert ‘Bobby’ Prostko, adding “Understanding and navigating the intricate landscape of global privacy laws and regulations has never been more important; that’s why we will work to create valuable educational resources that ultimately help empower fellow members and encourage best practices when it comes to data privacy in an ever-evolving digital world.”

Prostko is a seasoned legal professional with a passion for driving business growth through innovation in the security industry. In addition to his current role as chief privacy officer and deputy general counsel (intellectual property and cybersecurity) at Allegion, Prostko serves as managing director for its $100 million corporate venture fund – Allegion Ventures.

Offering invaluable guidance

Prostko serves as managing director for its $100 million corporate venture fund

With a unique blend of legal and technological expertise, he offers invaluable guidance on matters such as privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property and cybersecurity strategies.

He is a trusted advisor who regularly collaborates closely with executive leaders to navigate complex cybersecurity and privacy challenges. Additionally, Prostko is an inventor on several patents leveraging AI and machine learning technologies. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and computer science from the University of Louisville, a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and a master’s degree in cybersecurity from Brown University.

“SIA is honoured to welcome Bobby Prostko as the new chair of SIA’s Data Privacy Advisory Board,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson, adding “Understanding complex government-issued privacy policies and requirements remains one of the top business challenges facing SIA members. Bobby’s deep understanding of privacy, experience as a sought-after advisor and strong track record of success in this field will bring immense value to the advisory board’s efforts to inform and educate our members about key privacy topics and recommended practices for protecting personally identifiable information.”

Holding annual conference sessions

The SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board’s primary efforts and accomplishments include holding annual conference sessions at ISC West, developing a Security Cornerstones education module on data privacy and developing publications including Ten Tips for Implementing Data Privacy, the SIA Privacy Code of Conduct, Data Privacy Code of Practice – Video Surveillance, A Security Industry Guide to Privacy and video and written resources on Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation and the security industry.

Employees of SIA member companies can make the most out of their memberships by getting more involved with the association. Volunteer opportunities include joining SIA committees or groups, lending expertise to SIA’s education and training programs, participating in SIA’s advocacy efforts, contributing to SIA’s publications and thought leadership and getting involved in SIA events.