Full Name
Shameak Belvitt
Job Title
Senior Counsel – Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Company
Nissan North America, Inc.
Speaker Bio
Shameak is a senior privacy and cybersecurity attorney who leads enterprise-wide privacy compliance programs at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. Well versed in GDPR, CCPA, and other U.S. regulatory frameworks, Shameak helps organizations translate evolving legal standards into practical, business-ready solutions.

In her role as Senior Counsel, Shameak oversees privacy strategy and data governance for complex, highly regulated environments, advising on the full lifecycle of data use—from product design and engineering through vendor relationship and data deletion. She routinely drafts and negotiates data privacy and cybersecurity provisions in commercial and technology agreements, strengthening contractual risk protections and ensuring alignment with internal and regulatory expectations. Through close partnership with regional privacy offices, Shameak helps interpret new legislation and convert regulatory change into scalable internal policies and operational playbooks.

Shameak is a trusted advisor to engineering, product safety, information security, IS/IT, and business teams, guiding privacy-by-design, incident response planning, and compliance for emerging technologies, including connected services and automotive data ecosystems. Her work ensures that innovation moves forward while remaining compliant with U.S. and global privacy laws.

Holding both the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credentials, Shameak brings a rare blend of legal rigor and operational privacy leadership. As a speaker, she offers practical, real-world insight into building defensible privacy programs, managing regulatory risk, and enabling responsible innovation in data-driven industries.
Shameak Belvitt