David Burkholder
About David Burkholder
David Burkholder serves as the Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Command Alkon, where he has worked since 2016. He has developed key policies related to data retention, BYOD, and compliance with privacy regulations.
Work at Command Alkon
David Burkholder has served as Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Command Alkon since 2016. In this role, he has developed and implemented several key policies, including a Document and Data Retention and Disposal policy and a corresponding Retention Schedule. He also spearheaded the company's open source initiative and conducted product audits. Burkholder has worked to ensure compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Additionally, he implemented a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy and created an Acceptable Use of Information Technology policy.
Education and Expertise
David Burkholder holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Auburn University, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor from The University of Alabama School of Law, completing his studies from 2000 to 2003. His academic background supports his expertise in legal matters, particularly in privacy and data protection.
Background
Before joining Command Alkon, David Burkholder worked as an attorney at Balch & Bingham LLP for 13 years, from 2003 to 2016, in Birmingham, Alabama. His diverse background includes experience as a police officer in Billings, Montana, where he served as a hostage negotiator and field training officer. Additionally, he was part of a counter-terrorist team during the 1988 Olympics while serving in the United States Army with the 3rd Ranger Battalion and United Nations Command Joint Security Force in South Korea.
Achievements
During his tenure at Command Alkon, David Burkholder has made significant contributions to the company's legal and compliance framework. He has developed critical policies that enhance data management and security. His work in ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA reflects his commitment to privacy and data protection. Burkholder's leadership in implementing a BYOD policy and creating an Acceptable Use of Information Technology policy further demonstrates his proactive approach to legal challenges in the technology sector.