Christopher Wheaton

Christopher Wheaton serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he teaches Privacy & Data Protection and Mentor Externship courses. He is also the Director of Global Privacy and Information Security Counsel at LivaNova PLC, focusing on medical device data privacy. Holding a JD from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a BA in Quantitative Methods and Computer Science (QMCS), he is certified in US and EU privacy laws (CIPP/US, CIPP/E). His expertise spans international data protection regulations, information security, and compliance.

Education:

• JD, University of St. Thomas School of Law
• BA in Quantitative Methods and Computer Science, University of St. Thomas

Research Interests: Mr. Wheaton specializes in navigating complex privacy laws, data governance in emerging technologies, and cross-border data transfers. His work bridges legal compliance with technical challenges, particularly in healthcare and medical device sectors.

Professional Roles: He advises clients on privacy regulations, represents startups in tech and healthcare, and integrates privacy-by-design principles into medical technologies. His courses at the law school emphasize practical compliance strategies and evolving global privacy frameworks.