Erin Stephens
Data Protection Officer @BBC
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WORK HISTORY
Data Protection Officer @BBC
EDUCATION
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
The College of Law, London
Master of Laws (LLM), International Commercial Law
The College of Law, Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Asian Studies and International Relations
SKILLS
ABOUT ERIN STEPHENS
The BBC’s global Data Protection Officer with responsibility for data protection risk management and compliance across 60 jurisdictions. A dually qualified (England & Wales and Australia) London-based solicitor with significant in-house expertise in commercial, administrative, data protection, and information law, as well as major projects with line and department management experience.Possesses a strong background in developing and implementing data protection strategies and frameworks, managing data breaches, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and other international data protection laws. Skilled in facilitating the implementation of comprehensive data strategies, ensuring integration with organisational objectives, data governance practices and regulatory requirements.Expert in risk management and data governance, adept at identifying and mitigating data-related risks, and establishing robust data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity and security.As Chair of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) DPO Group, actively contributes to the advancement of data protection practices within the public service broadcast/media sector in both the UK and EU. Currently holds a Non-Executive Director role in the charity sector. Previous experience includes serving as a Non-Executive Director of a UK National Governing Body of Sport, director/trustee of a charity, and member of the Board of Governors for a North London-based primary school. Named in The Lawyer Hot 10•••15 In-House Lawyers.
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