Haran C K

About Haran C K

As a seasoned data privacy professional, I specialize in driving and leading strategic privacy program management at the intersection of technology, law, and operations. My expertise centers on integrating Privacy by Design principles, implementing advanced privacy controls, and orchestrating privacy operations that foster a privacy-first culture throughout organizations. With a strong command of global privacy laws and regulations, I build and execute robust privacy programs that safeguard personal data and align seamlessly with industry best practices and evolving regulatory landscapes. I am committed to bridging the gap between legal requirements, technical solutions, and operational realities—ensuring privacy considerations are deeply embedded in both products and business processes, and enabling scalable, compliant growth in today’s digital environment. Passionate about continuous learning and innovation.

Experience

1. Privacy Specialist 2

   UST

   Feb 2025 — Present · Kochi, IN

   As a Privacy Specialist, I drive organizational compliance with global data privacy regulations and lead strategic initiatives to embed privacy into business operations- Develop and implement data privacy policies aligned with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring privacy considerations are integrated into new products and projects from the outset- Conduct and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to proactively identify and mitigate privacy risks in technical and business processes- Lead privacy-by-design initiatives for new applications, embedding privacy requirements into system architecture, data flows, and user interfaces from the earliest stages-Oversee AI governance by establishing frameworks to assess, document, and mitigate privacy risks associated with AI and machine learning systems, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with evolving regulations-Develop and maintain data processing agreements and ensure alignment with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, DPDPA 2023, and US legal obligations-Create educational content and training to raise awareness of AI privacy risks and responsible data handling practices across the organization.Core Competencies-Strategic Privacy Program Development-Privacy Engineering & Technical Controls-Data Protection Impact Assessments-Privacy-by-Design for New Applications-AI Governance & Responsible AI Practices-Cross-functional Collaboration-Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA, etc.)

Education

• College of Engineering,Thrikkaripur

  B.tech, Computer science and engineering

  2014 — 2018

• Cochin University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science and Engineering

  2014 — 2018

• University of Derby Online Learning

  GDPR Data Protection Officer skill