Featuring Mary Ann Bates, Executive Director, California Cradle-to-Career Data System, Jason Lally, State Chief Data Officer, California Office of Data and Innovation, Katie Regan, State Data Services Manager, California Department of Technology and Agnieszka Rykaczewska, Deputy Director, Insights Lab at CalHHS Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII), the panel explored the evolving role of the chief data officer as state programs increasingly rely on enterprise data to enhance digital services while safeguarding privacy and navigating complex data-sharing regulations. The 45-minute discussion was moderated by Michael Wilkening, former Special Advisor on Innovation and Digital Services to Governor Gavin Newsom, presented at the Forum on Emerging Technologies on December 5, 2024.