Nevada Names First Statewide Chief Privacy Officer

Casey Quinn will lead privacy and data protection across Nevada state agencies as the state's chief privacy officer and general counsel.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in People

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Nevada has appointed Casey Quinn as its first statewide chief privacy officer and general counsel, serving as top legal adviser to the Governor's Technology Office. The appointment follows the state's earlier introduction of a statewide data classification framework in 2026.

Why it matters

Rising use of AI by state agencies has increased the need to protect the data behind those efforts, and privacy has moved higher on the state's priority list. A 2026 National Association of State Chief Information Officers report found 31 states now have a chief privacy officer.

A 2026 National Association of State Chief Information Officers report found 31 states have a chief privacy officer, compared with 17 states in 2020. The announcement does not specify the size of the new office or its budget.

The players

Casey Quinn

Quinn is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with nearly 20 years of legal experience who now serves as Nevada's first statewide chief privacy officer and general counsel.

Timothy Galluzi

Galluzi is Nevada's state chief information officer and executive director of the Governor's Technology Office, overseeing the state's technology operations.

Jared Wilkin

Wilkin is chief IT manager of the Governor's Technology Office Client Services Division, with more than a decade of state government technology experience.

Megan Franklin

Franklin serves as the Governor's Technology Office communications and policy officer, bringing more than 10 years of communications experience.

The details

Quinn will advise agency leaders on contracts, purchasing, state rules, legislative matters and emerging technology policy. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with nearly 20 years of legal experience in private practice and government, and is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Arizona and New York.

Earlier in 2026: Nevada introduced its statewide data classification framework.
2026: The National Association of State Chief Information Officers reported that 31 states have a chief privacy officer.
2020: 17 states had a chief privacy officer.
2022: Jared Wilkin joined the Governor's Technology Office.
2013: Jared Wilkin started at the Division of Child and Family Services.

Industry Dynamics

Nevada joins a growing group of states, now 31 according to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers' 2026 report, that have created dedicated chief privacy officer positions, up from 17 in 2020. The move reflects a broader state government shift toward formal privacy oversight as agencies expand their use of AI and data systems.

Nevada residents and businesses dealing with state agencies may see stronger privacy protections as Quinn's office sets rules for how agencies handle data. The appointment signals that state contracts and AI tools will face closer legal review on privacy grounds.

The takeaway

As states expand AI and digital services, dedicated privacy leadership is becoming a standard part of state government, so residents should expect privacy to be treated as a core administrative responsibility.