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Data Protection/GDPR Specialist
Cecilia Blanche FRSA
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WOKINGHAM, United Kingdom
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A results-driven, proactive and adaptable practitioner with sound experience of managing UK and international Privacy and Data Protection compliance activities within highly regulated sectors, including telecommunications and financial services. Provides high level consultancy and communications across all levels of a business, with effective management of key stakeholders, cross-functional engagement and teamwork. Assesses compliance requirements in line with applicable legislation, codes of practice and guidelines, translating the same into operational strategy, frameworks, policies and procedures delivering pragmatic and commercially viable solutions for implementation within an organisation.
KEY SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
➢ Privacy and related Legislation ➢ International data transfers
➢ Privacy Impact Assessments
➢ Legitimate Interest Assessments
➢ Development of policies and procedures
➢ Risk Management and reporting
➢ Individual rights compliance
➢ Vendor Due Diligence
➢ Privacy Training and awareness
➢ Auditing for compliance
➢ Contract negotiations
➢ Information Security
KEY SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
➢ Privacy and related Legislation ➢ International data transfers
➢ Privacy Impact Assessments
➢ Legitimate Interest Assessments
➢ Development of policies and procedures
➢ Risk Management and reporting
➢ Individual rights compliance
➢ Vendor Due Diligence
➢ Privacy Training and awareness
➢ Auditing for compliance
➢ Contract negotiations
➢ Information Security
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2015 - 2017
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EMEA PRIVACY OFFICER
Thomson Reuters.
• Working within the organisation's Global Compliance Office and reporting directly to Thomson Reuters' GDPR Readiness Programme Lead;
• Involved in Implementing plans and actions to enable the business to meet its obligations under General Data Protection Regulation including;
◦ Development of new Policies and Governance Framework
◦ Undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on high risk products and process and agreeing remediation steps with business and technology representatives;
◦ Revising training and awareness content;
◦ Improving vendor risk management and contract remediation;
• Involved in Implementing plans and actions to enable the business to meet its obligations under General Data Protection Regulation including;
◦ Development of new Policies and Governance Framework
◦ Undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments on high risk products and process and agreeing remediation steps with business and technology representatives;
◦ Revising training and awareness content;
◦ Improving vendor risk management and contract remediation;
Training, GDpr, Content, Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Technology, Development, Office, Organization, Framework
2013 - 2015
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DATA PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Clifford Chance.
• Initiated and developed an effective data protection compliance framework within the context of an international law firm, reporting to the Global Director of Risk and Compliance;
• Established a Privacy Champions community to promote compliance and awareness and delivered targeted e-learning for lawyers and wider business functions, working closely with the Corporate Training Team.
• Established a Privacy Champions community to promote compliance and awareness and delivered targeted e-learning for lawyers and wider business functions, working closely with the Corporate Training Team.
Training, E-learning, Compliance, International, Community, Framework
2012 - 2013
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PRIVACY MANAGER
Vodafone UK.
• Successfully implemented a local Privacy Risk Management System based on Vodafone Group strategy, incorporating key areas which included:
◦ The use of Privacy Impact Assessments in new product and service development;
◦ Introduction of a third party supplier due diligence process and applicable contractual controls;
◦ Establishment of a data breach incident management and reporting process in conjunction with various security teams.
• Completely restructured business processes for managing Data Subject Access Requests and information requests from the Information Commissioner's Office and Ofcom to ensure compliant responses delivered in a timely fashion;
◦ The use of Privacy Impact Assessments in new product and service development;
◦ Introduction of a third party supplier due diligence process and applicable contractual controls;
◦ Establishment of a data breach incident management and reporting process in conjunction with various security teams.
• Completely restructured business processes for managing Data Subject Access Requests and information requests from the Information Commissioner's Office and Ofcom to ensure compliant responses delivered in a timely fashion;
Fashion, Management, Risk Management, Service, Security, Due Diligence, Development, Office, Incident Management, Processes, Manager
2009 - 2012
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DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
Cable & Wireless Worldwide.
• Fully responsible for Data Protection compliance across this global wholesale telecommunications provider, reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Security and operating in a highly technological environment;
• Developed and implemented a Data Protection compliance strategy and Data Protection Framework for the entire business including production of policies and procedures in accordance with internal governance process;.
• Developed and implemented a Data Protection compliance strategy and Data Protection Framework for the entire business including production of policies and procedures in accordance with internal governance process;.
Compliance, Security, Production, Wholesale, Framework
2007 - 2009
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DATA PROTECTION MANAGER
unknown.
Aviva Investors
• Led Data Protection compliance across the UK firm and European branches, operating within an FSA regulated environment and reporting to the Head of Information Assurance;
• Led Data Protection compliance across the UK firm and European branches, operating within an FSA regulated environment and reporting to the Head of Information Assurance;
Compliance, LED, Manager
2004 - 2007
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DATA PROTECTION MANAGER
Ernst &Young LLP.
Responsible for Data Protection compliance in all offices, Business Units and Service Lines within UK, and Privacy leader for firms within the E&Y Northern Europe, Middle East, Southern Africa and India Area (NEMIA) reporting to Area Legal Counsel within Quality and Risk Management function;
Management, Risk Management, Service, Compliance, Manager
2002 - 2004
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Transport for London.
Management, Information Management
2000 - 2002
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COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Information Commissioner's Office.
Compliance, Manager
My education
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Bachelors, ISEB Certificate
Bachelors, ISEB Certificate
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