Christopher Bramwell

Christopher Bramwell

Christopher Bramwell

Chief Privacy Officer

State of Utah

Speaking at

Sunday 18 October, 11:10 - 11:30

Digital Identity Is Broken: States Have a Solution

Biography

Christopher Bramwell serves as Utah's Chief Privacy Officer and Director of the Utah Office of Data Privacy within the Department of Government Operations. Appointed by Governor Spencer J. Cox, he leads Utah's statewide privacy program, oversees implementation of the Government Data Privacy Act, and directs statewide initiatives related to privacy, data governance and state-endorsed digital identity.

Christopher has led the development of Utah's privacy framework and is leading the policy strategy for the nationally recognized State-Endorsed Digital Identity (SEDI) initiative, which advances privacy-preserving, individually controlled digital identity through state-led governance. He frequently collaborates with state, national, and international partners on emerging technology policy and regularly advises policymakers on privacy, AI, and digital trust. Christopher has over a decade of experience in government privacy, security, and information governance and is committed to ensuring innovation strengthens both public trust and individual liberty.