LA JOLLA, CA – Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a global leader in digital healthcare solutions and robotic diagnostics, today announced a major step in advancing its commitment to data privacy and responsible AI governance. As its Healthcare from the Eye™ initiative continues to expand AI’s role in clinical care, maintaining trust through robust privacy, and governance is paramount.
Leading this charge is Ray Everett, Topcon Healthcare’s General Counsel and Chief Data Protection Officer. A globally recognized expert with 25 years in privacy law, Ray holds the CIPP/US, CIPM, and FIP credentials, and recently added the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The credential reflects a growing global movement to ensure AI is implemented safely, transparently, and accountably.

Ray’s credentials underscore our commitment to responsible AI in healthcare. Through Healthcare from the Eye™, we are using AI to empower providers and improve outcomes. With Ray leading our strategy in these crucial areas, we are bringing an elevated standard of trust, compliance, and innovation to every solution we deliver.

Ali Tafreshi, CEO & President, Topcon Healthcare, Inc.

Ray oversees Topcon Healthcare’s global data protection strategy, ensures patient privacy, and evaluates AI systems to meet the highest ethical and regulatory standards.
“We are entering an era where privacy professionals are not only the stewards of data, but also the architects of AI governance,” said Ray Everett. “I am honored to help ensure that Topcon Healthcare’s technologies reflect the values of trust, accountability, and innovation that our customers expect.”
Ali Tafreshi, CEO and President of Topcon Healthcare, Inc., added, “Ray’s credentials underscore our commitment to responsible AI in healthcare. Through Healthcare from the Eye™, we are using AI to empower providers and improve outcomes. With Ray leading our strategy in these crucial areas, we are bringing an elevated standard of trust, compliance, and innovation to every solution we deliver.”

About Topcon Healthcare, Inc.
Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is part of Topcon Corporation, a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions. Our vision is to improve access and quality of healthcare while decreasing the cost of care. To achieve this vision, we created Healthcare from the Eye™, a connected care ecosystem using AI-powered disease detection and management applied to noninvasive retinal imaging.

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