Build your Data Protection and Privacy career
As data privacy and data protection regulations become increasingly numerous and complex , organisations are looking for professionals who can lead compliance initiatives, mitigate risks, and provide strategic oversight. Mid-level professionals with some experience or qualifications in this field are uniquely positioned to step into dedicated roles, driving organisational compliance while advancing their careers.
Transitioning from responsibility to accountability requires the right certifications, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across teams. This webinar is designed to help you navigate this transition, providing the insights and tools needed to build authority in your field and take on more senior responsibilities.
Join us to explore the pathways to privacy career advancement, with a focus on the certifications and competencies needed to succeed.
Agenda
During this webinar, we’ll discuss:
- From responsibility to accountability: becoming the go-to person or DPO.
- Leading privacy programs and managing data protection compliance.
- The business case for in-house DPOs and professional advisers.
- Certifications and credentials to establish authority in the field.
- Collaborating with teams and stakeholders to address risks.
- Professional tips and tools for effective task implementation.
- Proven pathways for advancing your privacy career.
Q&A with our experts
Get involved in the live Q&A session to ask specific questions about advancing in your privacy career.
Meet our speakers
Delivered by:
Andrew Snow
Data Protection and Cyber Security Specialist & Trainer, IT Governance
Andrew is a highly experienced consultant renowned for his expertise in the GDPR, data privacy and cyber security. With a career spanning the public and regulated sectors, he has demonstrated exceptional skills in GDPR implementation, data privacy programme management, risk assessment (including DPIAs (data protection impact assessments)) and cyber security management. Andrew is also an accomplished ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 auditor.
His most notable achievements include creating the GDPR Implementation and Management Tool and delivering GDPR gap analysis, audit and privacy audit services for various organisations. He has implemented GDPR programmes for financial institutions, charities and the NHS, and has led DPIAs for a global construction company.
Andrew’s career began in public-sector data privacy under the Data Protection Act 1998. He later transitioned to cyber security, earning CompTIA® Network+ certification. In 2016, he developed a widely used GDPR project management tool. Since 2018, Andrew has been a sought-after expert in data privacy and cyber security, regularly helping clients with programme redesigns and audits.
Hosted by:
Andrew Johnston
Divisional Director - Training, IT Governance
Andrew leads the design and development of exceptional training programmes focused on privacy and cyber security.
His career as a sales and operations leader in training and education organisations has included delivering high-quality training to more than 15,000 people annually. He won Interserve Group’s Team of the Year award in the process.
Andrew has demonstrated excellence in performance turnaround, mobilising large and complex projects, building new solutions, and leading teams to exceed service and stakeholder expectations.
He is passionate about enabling or equipping organisations and people with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape, helping them enhance their growth, development and success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your privacy career
Register now to secure your spot for this insightful webinar and take a decisive step toward becoming a leader in privacy and data protection.