Margaret J.
About Margaret J.
Margaret J. serves as the Chief Health Privacy Officer at Hearst Business Media, where she has led initiatives to enhance data privacy and security since 2014. She has a background in law and business, having earned her JD from St. John's University School of Law and a BS from Providence College.
Work at Hearst Business Media
Margaret serves as the Chief Health Privacy Officer at Hearst Business Media since 2014. In this role, she designed and implemented the first enterprise-wide data privacy and information security program. She led the data privacy due diligence team during acquisitions and integrations, focusing on standardization to achieve operational efficiencies and savings. Margaret established annual Privacy and Security Campaigns and monthly HIPAA Helpers, which contributed to a reduction in internal security incidents and prevention of breaches. She also created the first enterprise-level Privacy & Security Compliance Council, drafting the charter and developing risk treatment plans.
Education and Expertise
Margaret holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from St. John's University School of Law. She also studied at Providence College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in health privacy, compliance, and data security. Margaret has extensive experience in counseling cross-functional teams on legal, privacy, security, and compliance issues, particularly in relation to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
Background
Prior to her current role at Hearst Business Media, Margaret worked as General Counsel and Chief Corporate Compliance Officer at CITYMD from 2013 to 2014. Her experience in the Greater New York City Area equipped her with insights into health care operations and compliance. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating a culture of privacy and security awareness, developing educational materials, and providing live training to enhance workforce understanding of privacy issues.
Achievements in Privacy and Security
Margaret has conducted annual Privacy and Security Risk Assessments, identifying necessary tools and controls to ensure compliance. Her initiatives have included documenting, monitoring, measuring, and reporting on remediation efforts. She has successfully increased privacy and security awareness within the organization, leading to significant operational improvements. Her work has resulted in enhanced compliance and alignment across various health care operations.