Zachary S. Heck

Zachary Heck, CIPP, CIPM, has extensive experience in the field of privacy and data security. Zachary has worked at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as a Partner, focusing on privacy compliance, data governance, and guidance after information security events. Zachary has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Wright State University. Additionally, Zachary has been actively involved with non-profit organizations such as Brigid's Path and SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, serving on their respective boards of directors. Zachary has also volunteered as the Mock Trial Head Coach at Centerville High School. Prior to their current roles, Zachary worked as an attorney at Faruki Ireland Cox Rhinehart & Dusing PLL and completed internships at Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L. and the Montgomery County Common Pleas. Zachary also has experience as a Supplemental Instructor for the Philosophy Department at the University of Dayton.

Zachary Heck, CIPP, CIPM, obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Trial Procedure, Legal Ethics, and Constitutional Law from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy, with minors in Sociology and Religious Studies, from the University of Dayton in 2011. Their secondary education was completed at Centerville High School from 2003 to 2007. In addition to their academic achievements, they have certifications including Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) obtained in 2022, CIPP/E obtained in 2019, and CIPP/US obtained in 2015, from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals.