Brandon Kerstens

Brandon Kerstens serves as the VP, Associate General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at Match Group since 2017, overseeing a team of privacy professionals in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. Key responsibilities include acting as Data Protection Officer for US brands, managing regulatory inquiries, conducting Privacy-by-Design and Data Protection Impact Assessments, and implementing compliance projects like GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. Previously, Brandon held several roles at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, where extensive experience was gained in privacy and data protection law, advising diverse clients on compliance and incident management. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Queen's University and an Hon. B.Sc. in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Toronto.