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Stephen Bolinger

Stephen Bolinger

Privacy expert, AI governance leader, and filmmaker

London, United Kingdom
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Jersey
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Joined July 2025
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Summary

Stephen Bolinger is a highly accomplished privacy professional with nearly two decades of experience, currently serving as Chief Privacy Officer at Informa and a Voting Member of the Jersey Data Protection Authority. His expertise spans privacy, data ethics, and AI governance across technology, finance, and medical devices, having held leadership roles at major multinational organizations like Microsoft, Cochlear, and NAB. informaconnect+3
Bolinger has a unique background combining extensive technical knowledge with legal acumen. Starting as a System Administrator and Senior Software Development Engineer at companies like Paramount Digital Entertainment and Microsoft, he transitioned into law, earning a JD and an LLM in Computer and Communications Law. This blend of skills enables him to effectively navigate the complexities of technology, privacy law, and AI governance. justia+1
Beyond his corporate roles, Stephen Bolinger is a documentary filmmaker. His directorial debut, 'Privacy People', explores the history and future of the privacy profession, demonstrating a passion for communicating the critical importance of privacy to broader audiences. This project also highlights his creative and interdisciplinary approach. privacypeoplefilm+2
His career trajectory showcases a continuous engagement with emerging technologies and their ethical implications, particularly in the realm of data and AI. From developing privacy policies at NAB to leading AI governance discussions at Informa, Bolinger consistently positions organizations at the forefront of responsible data use. com+1

Work

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Writing

Article on Data Security and Multi-Factor Authentication

August 1, 2015

An article published on The Privacy Advisor (IAPP) by Stephen Bolinger, citing research on data security and multi-factor authentication.

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Dynamic email directory harvest attack detection and mitigation

January 1, 2009

A patent co-invented by Stephen Jarrard Bolinger during his time at Microsoft, concerning methods for detecting and mitigating email directory harvest attacks.

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Infrastructure Architecture Innovation Patent (U.S. No. 8,060,569)

An issued patent by Stephen Bolinger related to innovations in infrastructure architecture, developed during his tenure as a Senior Software Development Engineer at Microsoft.

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Hobbies

Filmmaking, particularly focusing on documentaries that explore complex societal topics like privacy. privacypeoplefilm+2