Eric Newman
About Eric Newman
Eric Newman serves as the Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Sutter Health, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in privacy and compliance, with previous roles in social media management and legal positions across various organizations.
Work at Sutter Health
Eric Newman has been serving as the Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Sutter Health since 2020. In this role, he oversees the privacy function for the Valley Operating Unit and actively participates in the development of system policies, standardized processes, training programs, and risk mitigation strategies for the Privacy & Information Security Program. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Interim Deputy Chief Privacy Officer for three months in 2019 and worked as a Privacy Officer from 2013 to 2020. During his tenure, he played a significant role in expanding the Privacy & Information Security Program from approximately 12 members to over 140 members.
Education and Expertise
Eric Newman holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he studied Health Law, Health Care Compliance, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a Public Law Concentration from Western Michigan University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in privacy and compliance within the healthcare sector.
Background
Newman has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to privacy, compliance, and social media management. His career includes positions at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and the Health Care Compliance Association as a Social Media Manager. He has also served as a Law Clerk at multiple law firms and worked as a Certified Student Attorney. His early career included a role as a Student Representative at LexisNexis.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Eric Newman has contributed to significant initiatives in privacy and compliance. He has cooperated with government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, in compliance reviews and investigations. He has also developed processes to mitigate risks associated with third-party arrangements, ensuring compliance with business associate agreements and conducting third-party risk assessments. Additionally, he implemented changes to address burnout and remote work challenges within the privacy team.