About the IAPP

Michael Rose is the Head of Data Governance Policy, APAC for Google, covering data governance issues such as privacy, cyber security, and data flows across the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining Google, Michael served as the lead policy advisor on data policy issues at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Michael was the lead negotiator for privacy and data governance issues in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), G7, and G20. During his time working in multilateral fora, Michael served as Chair and Vice Chair of APEC's Data Privacy Subgroup and E-Commerce Steering Group as well as a negotiator at the Committee on Trade and Investment. Michael has worked at the White House's Office of the U.S. Trade Representative as Director for APEC Affairs and has previously served as a staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives covering digital policy issues.