Senior Legal Advisor specialising in Data Protection and regulatory compliance at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). I assist in ensuring compliance and internal controls to prevent risks in a highly dynamic environment of upcoming laws & standards—hard-working and passionate professional with a positive outlook upfront the daily challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DPO & Compliance
DXC Technology
Barcelona
09.2023 - 05.2024
Privacy support for existing business models on data collection, consent, storage, policies, procedures, data usage and sharing with third parties.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws in upcoming IT projects: webs, Apps, software applications webs, and E-commerce, (RGDP, LOPD, & LSSI) when personal data is involved.
Support on issue management and security incident report (SIR) involving personal data (unauthorized access or disclosure according to the internal protocols and procedures.
Permanent monitoring: Ensuring regularly that data processing applications and processes are compliant.
Monitor that the Record of processing (both as Data Controller and Processor) is up-to-date.
Ensure data transfer safeguards, or if SCC are applicable according to jurisdiction.
Work closely with the security team to monitor compliance with data security requirements.
Regulatory and Privacy Advisor (IT & E-commerce)
FREELANCER
Barcelona
10.2021 - 12.2022
Advising on compliance and IT legal protection, GDPR, LOPD, and LSSI
Setting up and reviewing data privacy policies, GDPR annex, (Data Controllers & processors), contracts reviews, implement Standart contractual Clauses (SCC), data breach procedures, according to GDPR, LOPD
Conduct internal controls, risk evaluations and manage security and technical incidents
Advising on the type of processing using new technologies are eligible for a DPIA.
DATA PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
ARKEERO SPAIN - Digital Marketing
Madrid
10.2020 - 09.2021
Ensure and monitor compliance on Digital marketing, programmatic Advertising, retargeting and branding campaigns, and new technologies applied, according to LOPD, GDPR, LSSI, EU and non-EU legal frameworks (US, UK, Latam)
Act as the main responsible for data privacy (DPO) and report directly to the boards about any risk
Draft and review agreements and relevant legal documents (DPAs, data transfer agreement (DTA) transactions, commercial, NDAs, etc.)
Ensure data privacy by design and default on upcoming technologies
Counsel in legal matters concerning data protection on upcoming projects and developments across the company
Manage sanction files about GDPR.
Collaborate with legal counsel on compliance-related matters.
Monitored industry regulations and updated practices accordingly.
Ensured data privacy standards were consistently met organization-wide.
PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE & MANAGER
CREAMFINANCE SPAIN - Fintech
Barcelona
10.2019 - 09.2020
Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, i.e: MiFID II, PS2D, LSSI, LOPD, GDPR, DPAct
Appointed responsible before supervisory authorities i.e: Agencia española de Proteccion de Datos (AEPD), Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and SEPBLAC.
AML : point of contact before SEPBLA:
Reviewed loan portfolios for credit quality and risk exposure.
Provided guidance on the implementation of new or revised AML policies, procedures and systems.
Completed annual examination of credit union policies and procedures to check compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Investigated consumer complaints against financial institutions.
Legal Advisor
DELOITTE LEGAL
Barcelona
01.2019 - 11.2019
Deployment of global compliance projects, i.e
Technology, Global Mobility, and international assignments.
COMPLIANCE & DATA PRIVACY COUNSEL|
AXA ASSISTANCE | Insurance company
Barcelona
12.2017 - 12.2018
Compliance:
Collaborated with the Compliance Officer and cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns.
Reviewed contracts and agreements for legal compliance considerations.
Ensured adherence to industry-specific rules, laws, and guidelines.
Contact regulatory authorities for approvals and consultations
Reviewed records in cases of potential liability and determined compliance actions.
Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues.
Supported internal and external auditing teams conducting impartial compliance reviews.
Evaluated third-party vendors for adherence to necessary regulations.
Enforced regulatory policies and procedures across different teams and programs.
Data Privacy:
Assist the DPO with full deployment of the GDPR across the company implementing data protection by design and default
Handle all Data subject´s rights and requests
Work closely with the IT team to ensure Data privacy by designing new tech develops (Digital identification, apps, etc
Examine and monitor Data Protection Agreements (DPAs) and Data Privacy Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Senior lawyer & Internal Auditor - Legal Department
Ministry of Defence
Bs As
12.2010 - 12.2015
Perform audits and financial reports and map risks analysis
Review professional standards (ISO regulations), and statutory, and financial legislation
Education
Data Privacy & IT, Post-graduate Certificate, PGCert -
Pompeu Fabra University - UPF
04.2021
COMPLIANCE , Post-graduate Certificate, PGCert -
Pompeu Fabra University - UPF
04.2018
Business Management, Diploma -
Australian Pacific College
06.2017
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law | Business & Commercial -
University of Buenos Aires
03.2010
Skills
Data privacy
Compliance expertise
Legal Analysis
Advising skills
Tech-savvy
Communication
Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Languages
SPANISH
INGLES
ITALIAN
Timeline
DPO & Compliance
DXC Technology
09.2023 - 05.2024
Regulatory and Privacy Advisor (IT & E-commerce)
FREELANCER
10.2021 - 12.2022
DATA PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
ARKEERO SPAIN - Digital Marketing
10.2020 - 09.2021
PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE & MANAGER
CREAMFINANCE SPAIN - Fintech
10.2019 - 09.2020
Legal Advisor
DELOITTE LEGAL
01.2019 - 11.2019
COMPLIANCE & DATA PRIVACY COUNSEL|
AXA ASSISTANCE | Insurance company
12.2017 - 12.2018
Senior lawyer & Internal Auditor - Legal Department
Ministry of Defence
12.2010 - 12.2015
Data Privacy & IT, Post-graduate Certificate, PGCert -
Pompeu Fabra University - UPF
COMPLIANCE , Post-graduate Certificate, PGCert -
Pompeu Fabra University - UPF
Business Management, Diploma -
Australian Pacific College
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law | Business & Commercial -
Professional 2 Networks at DXC Technology (Was transitioned from AT&T to DXC)Professional 2 Networks at DXC Technology (Was transitioned from AT&T to DXC)