From Awareness to Authority: Becoming a Leader in Privacy & AI Compliance
Many professionals today are aware of privacy laws and AI governance frameworks. But awareness is only the first step. The real career growth happens when you move from understanding regulations to leading compliance initiatives . Stage 1: Awareness At this stage, professionals: Know the basics of DPDP Act 2023 Understand that ISO 42001 governs AI systems Recognize compliance as important This is foundational — but not enough for leadership roles. Stage 2: Application Here, you begin to: Translate regulations into policies Conduct risk assessments Support audits and governance reviews Advise teams on compliance decisions This is where professionals start becoming valuable assets to organizations. Stage 3: Authority True authority in privacy and AI compliance means: Designing governance frameworks Leading compliance strategy Managing cross-functional risk discussions Representing the organization in regulatory matters At this level, you ar...