TrustArc

TrustArc (operating at trustarc.com) is a privacy compliance technology platform engineered for enterprises navigating complex data protection regulations. Founded in 1997 as a non-profit industry association called TRUSTe by Lori Fena, then executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, TrustArc evolved to address the growing challenges of digital privacy and regulatory compliance. Under the hood, the company combines software, consulting, and TRUSTe certification solutions to automate privacy management, reducing manual risk assessment and ensuring continuous compliance. This allows organizations to streamline their privacy programs, minimize operational risk, and maintain trust with customers in an era of stringent data protection laws. Backed by $107M in funding across four rounds, TrustArc serves as a critical partner for businesses seeking to balance innovation with responsible data governance.