Instructure Names Stephan Geering Chief Privacy Officer

In his new role, Geering will coordinate across legal, security, and product departments to integrate privacy requirements into the company's development roadmap. His mandate includes assessing AI features for potential safety risks before they are deployed to Canvas LMS users and establishing governance protocols for how learner data is handled. CEO Steve Daly emphasized that as AI integration accelerates in classrooms, establishing robust data protections is essential for maintaining institutional trust.

Geering joins the Salt Lake City-based firm after leading privacy and AI governance programs at another major education technology company, where he managed key ISO certifications. His background includes overseeing international compliance for financial institutions and serving within government data protection authorities. He holds Masters of Law from the University of Basel and University College London, and maintains certifications as a privacy professional in both the United States and Europe.