Jacob R. Burgess, JD, CHC, CHPC, CIPP-US
Co-Founder | Privacy, Security & AI Compliance Leader
Jacob R. Burgess is a nationally recognized privacy, compliance, and information security professional with a decade of experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and law. Jacob is the co-founder of Schinn & Burgess, where he brings a unique blend of legal insight, technical acumen, and operational leadership to organizations facing complex challenges in privacy, security, and AI governance. He has successfully supported startups in navigating due diligence demands, unlocking over $300 million in investments.
A bit more about Jacob
A Trusted Advisor to World-Leading Organizations
Jacob has held privacy officer and compliance roles at top-tier organizations, including Takeda, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Fresenius Medical Care, and digital health innovator Biofourmis. His expertise spans:
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Navigating global regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, PIPEDA, PIPL, and evolving US/state privacy and AI laws,
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Empowering R&D, product, and clinical teams with privacy-by-design frameworks,
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Building global privacy compliance programs from the ground up,
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Negotiating high-stakes data protection agreements and managing cross-border privacy operations in over 50 countries.
Legal and Regulatory Credentials
A magna cum laude graduate of the Brigham Young University School of Law and a licensed attorney (Utah Bar), Jacob holds multiple industry certifications (CHC, CHPC, CIPP-US) and has served as a compliance leader overseeing risk, security, and data ethics initiatives across diverse healthcare and tech ecosystems.
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Advancing Innovation with Integrity
Jacob’s leadership style is pragmatic, collaborative, and outcomes-focused. He champions responsible AI and data-driven innovation—providing actionable counsel to bridge the gap between emerging technology and regulatory responsibility. He is known for turning complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions, empowering teams, and supporting digital transformation with ethical integrity.
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How Schinn & Burgess Can Help
Whether you are launching a groundbreaking digital health solution, navigating global research compliance, or building privacy-resilient AI tools, Jacob and Schinn & Burgess offer a tailored approach to help you address risk, unlock opportunity, and operate with confidence in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Let’s connect to discuss how we can advance your privacy, security, and AI goals.