The end of the year is often when companies evaluate their budgets, and it is a crucial time to make sure the CEO is educated about data privacy legislation and its potential repercussions. So, how can privacy officers best advocate for system-wide buy-in and budget support of their data privacy programs? At a recent panel at IAPP’s Practical Privacy Series 2016 conference, compliance leaders from Shire, CBRE and InterSystems discussed their three different operational approaches and practical tactics for making sure the compliance office has the tools and the budget it needs to comply with dynamic global data privacy regulations, including the GDPR. See also “Privacy Leaders Share Key Considerations for Incorporating a Privacy Policy in the Corporate Culture” (Oct. 19, 2016).