IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. + AI Governance Global 2026
SEATTLE
6-9 October
Launching A Privacy and Data Security Business: A Guide to Success
Friday, 9 Oct.
15:45 - 16:45 EDT
Advanced level
Ever wonder if you could be successful with your own data privacy/security business? Considering taking the leap, or have you jumped in headfirst? There has never been a better time to start your own practice. But is it for you?
Join a lively discussion with three successful founders and learn what we wish we had known before it all began. We will share practical insights, lessons learned, mistakes along the way, and actionable strategies for establishing a business and managing growth, strategy and client relationships. Our insights come from starting and managing a law firm, a privacy consultancy and a technology business. Whether you are still considering your own business, you have just started, or are ready to scale, you will leave with a practical roadmap to help navigate what comes next.
What you will learn:
- Considerations for whether owning your own business is right for you, including what it is really like to run your own show and how to know if you are ready.
- Mistakes to avoid, including some real stories of what we would do differently.
- What actually works for building and growing a privacy business and how to have some fun along the way.
Moderator and speakers

Sharon Anolik
President and Founder
Privacy Panacea

Justine Gottshall
AIGP, CIPP/US, FIP
Managing Partner
InfoLawGroup

Amanda Hartle
Managing Director, Chief Architect
Fiddlers Tech