Managing Director at Center for Democracy and Technology
A leading voice in privacy policy that directly shapes AdTech compliance requirements, identity frameworks, and consent mechanisms across the industry.
Last updated May 1, 2026 by jonholm
Ari Schwartz is a leading privacy and internet policy expert who has shaped digital advertising regulation through his work at CDT and previously at NIST. His policy guidance directly influences how AdTech companies approach consent, data governance, and compliance frameworks. He is frequently cited in industry discussions around privacy-preserving advertising.