Anthony Taylor

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ABOUT ANTHONY TAYLOR

A UK-qualified solicitor with specialist expertise in privacy, data protection, and artificial intelligence, with broad experience advising multinational organisations across a range of industries, including legal, tax, media, publishing, insurance, and financial services. I am a Consultant Senior Privacy & AI Counsel at Axiom, on secondment at American Express, focusing on privacy matters and implementing the EU AI Act.I thoroughly enjoy working in privacy, and I have been fortunate to have had a variety of rewarding roles and opportunities in my career so far, during which I have developed a diverse skill set and deep knowledge base.Privacy and AI Expertise - Skilled in applying in-depth privacy, data protection, and AI knowledge within global, highly regulated environments to navigate industry advancements, emerging technologies, and evolving legal frameworks- Extensive experience advising on data protection, privacy and AI compliance, including global privacy and AI programme development, data mapping, carrying out privacy and AI risk assessments, building records of processing activities and AI system inventories, championing transparency, privacy by design and organisational accountability- Proven ability to design risk assessment frameworks, such as a global DPIA with automated risk-ranking capabilities tied to corporate risk taxonomies—enhancing efficiency, accountability, and risk mitigation.Collaboration, Innovation and Leadership - Skilled at translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for businesses- Regarded by peers as an approachable and trusted advisor, supporting stakeholders and strategic growth by aligning privacy and AI compliance with commercial objectives and the changing legal and regulatory landscapes- Experienced in shaping the design of new products, services, and technologies by advising on privacy and AI risks during early development stages, ensuring smooth and compliant rollouts- Member of the Consulting Editorial Board for Lexis+ Risk & Compliance and Information Law practice areas- Published contributor and editor for LexisNexis, including three editions of the Butterworths Data Protection Law Handbook and An Introduction to Data Protection Law.