From humble beginnings in a rural dairy farming region of New Zealand, to a global leader in the privacy profession, the arc of Brendon Lynch’s career spans a wide and impressive berth, one that influenced a generation of professionals in the space. Lynch, who served as chief privacy officer for Microsoft and, more recently, Airbnb, died in late October after a long battle with melanoma. The outpouring of support and condolences for his death have been felt across the industry, one upon which he has had a clear and lasting impact. IAPP Editorial Director Jedidiah Bracy looks back at his pioneering career and influence.
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