| City of Phoenix Appoints New Chief Privacy Officer to Strengthen Commitment to Data Privacy | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/information-technology-services/3326 | Information Technology Services | | 1/16/2025 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3326/CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER_newsroom.png | | City of Phoenix Appoints New Chief Privacy Officer to Strengthen Commitment to Data Privacy | <div class="ExternalClass1D5DC38A2C5B46E5B1C102880CEB3843"><html>
<p>The City of Phoenix and Information Technology Services Department are pleased to announce the appointment of Ciara Maerowitz as the City’s Chief Privacy Officer (CPO). This role underscores the City’s commitment to responsibly handle and protect the data of our employees, residents, and business partners. </p>
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<p>Maerowitz brings nearly ten years of experience in regulatory compliance. Previously, she held positions at multiple global financial services firms, where she implemented global privacy programs across over 50 jurisdictions in highly complex and tightly regulated environments. </p>
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"I am honored to continue my work in privacy as the City’s first dedicated Chief Privacy Officer,” said Maerowitz. “Privacy is a cornerstone of the trust our residents place in us, and I look forward to leading the City's efforts in enhancing privacy protections and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations."
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<p>In this role, Maerowitz will drive transparency, trust, and accountability in handling personal information by pursuing the highest standards of data protection. Maerowitz will play an integral role in developing and maintaining frameworks for data governance, providing guidance on mitigation of privacy risks, and ensuring the City of Phoenix continues to comply with emerging global privacy laws. The Chief Privacy Officer will also act as the main contact in the event of a privacy breach, both internally and externally. </p>
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Maerowitz holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College. She is recognized as a Fellow in Information Privacy (FIP), a prestigious designation given to select experts in the fields of privacy risk management by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. The City of Phoenix is committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection, ensuring that the personal data of its residents and customers is always treated with the utmost care and respect. The Data Privacy Office can be reached at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:privacy@phoenix.gov">privacy@phoenix.gov</a>.
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| Phoenix Deputy CIO Takes Center Stage During IoT and Smart Cities Conference | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/information-technology-services/751 | Information Technology Services | | 5/20/2019 3:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/751/Newsroom_ITS_002.jpg | | Phoenix Deputy CIO Takes Center Stage During IoT and Smart Cities Conference | <div class="ExternalClassAE4FC2B9D89F4D0CA14B84FF633341F0"><html>
<p>As the fifth largest city in the country, Phoenix is engaged in a collaborative process to develop a roadmap and strategy to implement smart city projects that align with its leaders’ mission and goals. City of Phoenix deputy CIO Ajay Joshi presented an overview of Phoenix’s smart city and smart region initiatives during the Internet of Things (IoT) World and Smart Cities Conference in Santa Clara, CA this summer. <br></p>
<p>Joshi, an IT leader with the City since 2012, was a featured panelist during a discussion on overcoming challenges and creating an intelligent, resilient city. He also delivered a session on charting the course to become a smart city and smart region during the May 2019 conference.<br></p>
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| City of Phoenix CIO Named to 2020 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/information-technology-services/748 | Information Technology Services | | 7/30/2019 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/748/Matthew Arvay Business Transformation 150 Award 2019 - Copy.jpg | | City of Phoenix CIO Named to 2020 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150 | <div class="ExternalClass63E4057196934937BC81BE3AFAC067E2"><html>
<div>Matthew Arvay, chief information officer (CIO) for the city of Phoenix, has been recognized by Constellation Research on its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.constellationr.com/business-transformation-150/2020">2020 Business Transformation 150</a>, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe.<br><br></div><div>“To be in the company of influential and transformative global leaders from different industries is such an honor,” said Arvay. “As Phoenix establishes itself to become a Smart City, I am more motivated to find solutions to our community’s challenges through strategic partnerships and collaboration, and by leveraging technology and exploring different business models to realize efficiencies and improve our customers’ experience.” </div><div><br></div><div>Currently, Arvay is leading Phoenix’s first Smart City Strategic Plan, which will have a community-centric approach to implementing innovative solutions to civic challenges. Having only been with the city for less than three years, Arvay has led the Information Technology Services Department in modernizing the city’s foundational infrastructure by replacing the organization’s network that supports more than 12,000 telephones across 500 city locations, connected by approximately 300 miles of cables. </div><div><br></div><div>“Matt has worked tirelessly since coming to the city to find creative solutions to an ever-increasing demand from residents and employees to make smart use of technology to solve big problems,” noted Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher. “Good, coordinated use of technology is key to government transparency and access, and is a foundation of our success.” </div><div><br></div><div>The 2020 Business Transformation 150 identifies the world’s most influential executives across a variety of industries, including Arvay. Nominations from peers, industry influencers, technology vendors and analysts powered the six-month selection process. Each executive on the list demonstrates an understanding of how the business environment is transforming in response to digital and exponential technologies, and these leaders are actively preparing their organizations to excel during and after the transformation.</div><div><br></div><div>In addition to Arvay, the list of honorees includes C-Suite leaders from PepsiCo, Qantas Air, Kaiser Permanente, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Ikea. For a full list of executives, visit:<a href="https://www.constellationr.com/business-transformation-150/2020" target="_blank"> https://www.constellationr.com/business-transformation-150/2020</a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>About the City of Phoenix, Information Technology Services:</strong></div><div>The City of Phoenix Information Technology Services Department provides and supports technology solutions to the municipal organization, which includes key business sectors such as Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Water Services, and the Phoenix Fire and Police departments. The department manages the Enterprise infrastructure, Enterprise applications, data information management and IT project management that help deliver services to the residents of the of the 5th largest city in the United States. Phoenix is the home of major companies, such as Banner Health, American Express, Honeywell, Mayo Clinic and USAA Phoenix, and has been named a Top 10 Digital City by Government Technology Digital Cities Survey. <br><br><br></div><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><p></p>
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