Baljeet Singh

About Baljeet Singh

As a Data Protection & Privacy Lead at EY GDS, I drive enterprise-wide data security and…

Experience

1. Data Protection & Privacy Lead - Ey Gds

   EY

   Nov 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a Data Protection & Privacy Lead at EY GDS, I drive enterprise-wide data security and privacy initiatives, leading a team of 70+ professionals and managing 20+ global client engagements across diverse industries. With 17+ years of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in data protection strategy, regulatory compliance, and privacy governance, ensuring organizations mitigate risks, secure sensitive information, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.My expertise spans data discovery, classification, DLP, CASB, encryption/PKI, web, email & endpoint protection, enabling organizations to safeguard critical data assets from internal and external threats. I have led large-scale security transformations, working closely with C-suite executives and senior leadership to implement robust data security frameworks aligned with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other global privacy regulations.In the privacy domain, I have successfully designed and implemented privacy programs, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), Third-Party Risk Management, and Data Subject Rights management. I help organizations establish privacy-by-design principles, ensuring compliance while enabling business growth through privacy-enhancing technologies and automated risk assessments.