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VP, Global Associate General Counsel - Privacy, Product and Corporate Governance at SumUp
Location: Denmark 14 work roles 4 schools
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Julian Waagensen is listed as VP, Global Associate General Counsel - Privacy, Product and Corporate Governance at SumUp, a with 3611 employees, based in Denmark. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Julian Waagensen.

Julian Waagensen previously worked as VP, Associate General Counsel - Privacy & Governance at Sumup and Global Head of Privacy (Global DPO) at Sumup. Julian Waagensen holds L.Lb, Law from Københavns Universitet - University Of Copenhagen.

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Experienced Privacy/Data Protection leader. I’ve got extensive experience building fit for purpose global privacy programs (incorporating legal, compliance and tech/engineering requirements) that balances legal and compliance requirements with business needs, to find practical, scalable and efficient solutions to privacy challenges. I know how to develop, manage and mentor global privacy teams to build high performing, happy teams. I always focus on building strong relationships across teams and departments and I've spent years acting as a key advisor for senior leadership, providing timely strategic advise and vision.

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VP, Global Associate General Counsel - Privacy, Product and Corporate Governance
Copenhagen, DK
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Vp, Global Associate General Counsel - Privacy, Product And Corporate Governance

Copenhagen, Dk

Vp, Associate General Counsel - Privacy & Governance

Current

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Jul 2023 - Present

Global Head Of Privacy (Global Dpo)

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Develop and expand SumUp’s global privacy and data protection frameworkLead a team of privacy/data protection professionals to support privacy and data protection compliance globally, including creating policy and governance documentation and advising on products and operations with privacy-related implicationsWork with internal stakeholders to develop privacy and data protection practices and processes that address risk while allowing the business the flexibility to move quicklyAct… Show more Develop and expand SumUp’s global privacy and data protection frameworkLead a team of privacy/data protection professionals to support privacy and data protection compliance globally, including creating policy and governance documentation and advising on products and operations with privacy-related implicationsWork with internal stakeholders to develop privacy and data protection practices and processes that address risk while allowing the business the flexibility to move quicklyAct as Data Protection Officer for SumUp, with all the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer under the GDPRMonitor changes in applicable laws and ensure that internal clients are kept abreast of relevant developmentsProvide strategic advice to the General Counsel and key business leaders on privacy and data protection matters Show less

Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

Global Data Protection Officer (Dpo)

County Dublin, Ireland

Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

Group Data Protection Officer & Head Of Information Security Governance

County Dublin, Ireland

Key responsibilities:Ensuring that the control environment pertaining to data protection and privacy risk is suitability robust and fit for purpose, by:• Providing crucial data protection input to new projects being implemented across the business.• Informing and advising the business and all colleagues of their obligations under the GDPR• Monitoring compliance with GDPR• Providing leadership in the development and maintenance of the strategic data protection and… Show more Key responsibilities:Ensuring that the control environment pertaining to data protection and privacy risk is suitability robust and fit for purpose, by:• Providing crucial data protection input to new projects being implemented across the business.• Informing and advising the business and all colleagues of their obligations under the GDPR• Monitoring compliance with GDPR• Providing leadership in the development and maintenance of the strategic data protection and privacy risk frameworks.• Providing advice relating to privacy impact assessments and monitoring their performance• Developing and molding a Privacy Risk team, creating a clear vision and building strong relationships for future collaboration• Act as the DPO for all the business’s data controllers• Developing Data protection champion for each Business Unit• Establishing and maintaining the business’ data protection and privacy risk framework.• Ensuring thorough breach investigations are carried out and incidents are managed and reported to management, the ICO/ODPC and data subjects as appropriate• Coordinating with HR in the development of policies, procedures, and practices for job applicants and staff.• Coordinating with IT in the development of technical and security measures to protect data within each business unit.• Coordinating with CTO in the development of Privacy impact assessments for integration projects and risk mitigation• Report on GDPR compliance directly to the CEO Show less

Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

Data Protection Officer (Dpo)

Maynooth, Ireland

Key duties:• Monitor Trócaire’s compliance with the GDPR and any other current or future EU data protection provisions;• Provide guidance in respect of Data Protection to the organisation on key projects and initiatives to ensure compliance with Data Protection legislation;• Produce regular status reports for the Executive Leadership Team, with respect to key data protection issues;• Address a series of identified organisation-wide data protection risks;• Responsibility… Show more Key duties:• Monitor Trócaire’s compliance with the GDPR and any other current or future EU data protection provisions;• Provide guidance in respect of Data Protection to the organisation on key projects and initiatives to ensure compliance with Data Protection legislation;• Produce regular status reports for the Executive Leadership Team, with respect to key data protection issues;• Address a series of identified organisation-wide data protection risks;• Responsibility for review, creation and implementation of Data Protection Policies and Procedures across the entire organisation;• Develop and manage training modules for Trócaire staff with regards to Data Protection and the GDPR;• Lead and co-ordinate the Trócaire Data Protection Champions as they deliver plans to address identified data protection risks in their respective areas of work;• Inform, and advise Trócaire, and the employees who carry out processing, of their obligations pursuant to the GDPR and any other current or future EU and Irish data protection provisions;• Maintain records of all data processing activities conducted by Trócaire pursuant to Article 30 GDPR;• Provide advice where requested as regards data protection impact assessments and monitor performance pursuant to Article 35 of the GDPR;• Manage Trócaire’s relationship with third party data protection consultancy providers;• Co-operate with, and act as the contact point for, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner;• Interface, as necessary, with data subjects to inform them with regard to: how their data is being used, their rights under Data Protection legislation, and what measures Trócaire has put in place to protect their personal information;• Remain up to date on all relevant data protection, best practice, industry, legislative and regulatory developments, and assess the impact on Trócaire operations; Show less

May 2018 - Jun 2018

Policy Advisor/Data Protection Champion

Maynooth, Ireland

Lead the development and implementation of Trócaire’s Policy and Advocacy work on governance, human rights and business & human rights, develop key organisational data protection policies, and act as Project Manager on project to develop and implement tools and guidance on strategic advocacy approaches for the organisation. Tasks include the following:• Analyse the external environment as it relates to Trócaire’s key policy and advocacy priorities and advise on opportunities… Show more Lead the development and implementation of Trócaire’s Policy and Advocacy work on governance, human rights and business & human rights, develop key organisational data protection policies, and act as Project Manager on project to develop and implement tools and guidance on strategic advocacy approaches for the organisation. Tasks include the following:• Analyse the external environment as it relates to Trócaire’s key policy and advocacy priorities and advise on opportunities and challenges• Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of laws and public policies that impact Trócaire’s work.• Analyse/amend/develop data protection policies to ensure compliance with the GDPR• Responsible for developing and implementing advocacy strategies around current Governance and Human Rights policy priorities, at Irish, EU and International (including UN) level.• Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policy makers/influences and beneficiaries• Providing legal and other technical analysis and expertise internally to the organisation on issues related to rights-based approach, business & human rights human rights law, EU data protection law, refugee law and international humanitarian law.• Representing the organisation on external networks and at high-level technical meetings and conferences, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade NGO Standing Committee on Human Rights.• Developing and contributing to policy papers and briefings, both internally and externally, in collaboration with other Trócaire colleagues and as part of network activities.• Developing and maintaining relationships with overseas colleagues and support county level advocacy as appropriate.• Building the capacity of overseas programmes by responding to learning needs related to effective advocacy planning and implementation.• Ensure Trócaire’s field offices comply with the requirements under the Regulation of Lobbying Act. • Manage consultants. Show less

May 2017 - May 2018

Policy Officer

Maynooth, Ireland

As part of the Programmes, Advocacy and Strategic Impact Division:Lead the development and implementation of Trócaire’s Governance and Human Rights related policy and advocacy work. Tasks include the following:• Conduct policy and context analyses.• Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of laws and public policies that impact Trócaire’s work.• Responsible for advocacy strategy around current Governance and Human Rights policy priorities, at Irish, EU and International… Show more As part of the Programmes, Advocacy and Strategic Impact Division:Lead the development and implementation of Trócaire’s Governance and Human Rights related policy and advocacy work. Tasks include the following:• Conduct policy and context analyses.• Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of laws and public policies that impact Trócaire’s work.• Responsible for advocacy strategy around current Governance and Human Rights policy priorities, at Irish, EU and International (including UN) level and implement it through engagement with Irish, EU and UN politicians and Government officials.• Providing legal and other technical analysis and expertise internally to the organisation on issues related to rights-based approach, business & human rights human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law.• Co-manage creation and roll-out of M&E framework for policy and advocacy work.• Act as project manager on designated projects. • Accompanying and supporting operational research linked to global policy and advocacy priorities.• Representing the organisation on external networks and at high-level technical meetings and conferences.• Developing and contributing to policy papers and briefings, both internally and externally, in collaboration with other Trócaire colleagues and as part of network activities.• Developing and maintaining relationships with overseas colleagues and support county level advocacy as appropriate.• Building the capacity of Programme officers by responding to learning needs related to effective advocacy planning and implementation.• Ensure Trócaire’s field offices comply with the requirements under the new Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015. • Manage and mentor graduates, Bar Council placements and interns Show less

May 2012 - May 2017

Associate Expert

Geneva Area, Switzerland

As part of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division, Middle East and North Africa Section• Development and implementation of policy strategies aimed at improving the human rights situation in the Middle East and North Africa region.• Planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes and activities through a result-based management framework in line with the strategic priorities and mandate of OHCHR. • Supporting/advising field offices in relation to reporting… Show more As part of the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division, Middle East and North Africa Section• Development and implementation of policy strategies aimed at improving the human rights situation in the Middle East and North Africa region.• Planning, implementing, and evaluating programmes and activities through a result-based management framework in line with the strategic priorities and mandate of OHCHR. • Supporting/advising field offices in relation to reporting obligations concerning data protection and safeguarding. • Provide protection for NGOs and Human Rights Defenders and support and increase their capacity to engage with UN human rights mechanisms.• Engage with Government officials to promote understanding of the work of OHCHR and pursue OHCHR strategic goals. • Conduct substantive research on human rights issues/events and analyse the impact on the human rights situation in the MENA region. • Prepare country reports, analyzing the human rights situation and reviewing national legislation to determine compatibility with UN Human Rights Conventions.• Act as project manager on designated projects e.g.• Represent OHCHR at public and inter-UN events and deliver training and awareness raising talks to Government officials. • Provide support to all agencies within UN Country Teams in relations to human rights issues and the human rights-based approach to development and ensure human rights mainstreaming throughout the work of all UN agencies.• • Act in a coordinating role to provide support to and liaise with various stakeholders within the MENA region, to ensure effective communication, cooperation and information sharing.• Produce and review work plans and budgets for the MENA Section and field presences. • Plan, facilitate and document internal strategic meetings as well as public events. • Write a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements and funding proposals, including for policy-making bodies. Show less

Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

Legal Researcher

Job Description:Responsible for Danish part of a EU Commission project concerning codification of the Acquis Communautaire. Main duty consists of: Researching necessary legislation and creating codified documents to ensure the compatibility of the Danish and original versions. The work required extensive use of the Microsoft Office Package and the LEGISWRITE codification program as well as various internet databases, including EURLEX.

Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

Intern

Northern Ireland Council For Ethnic Minorities

Job Description:• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data from research carried out in workshops across Europe for the EU SOLID (Strategies on Litigation Tackling Discrimination in EU countries) programme.• Extracting the relevant information for use in the final report. • Assisting in developing a framework for processing the collected data.

Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

Intern

The Permanent Danish Representation To The Council Of Europe

Job Description:• Participation in Council and EU coordination meetings.• Drafting of reports for various Government departments. • Focus on the legal aspects of the Council of Europe, mainly the European Convention of Human Rights. • Support to diplomatic staff in carrying out their mandate.

Aug 2005 - Feb 2006

Legal Assistent

The Danish Center For Human Rights

Compiled data for a White Paper on Danish immigration laws and their compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights. Tasks included: Information gathering, drafting of summaries of judgments.

Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

Intern

Danish Center For Human Rights

Assisted in setting up and facilitating a two-week course for international partners of the Institute, tasks included: •Support development of course program and materials.•Course evaluation and assisting in budget reviews.•Communication with course participants; embassies and the Danish Foreign Ministry.

Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
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Julian Waagensen works for SumUp.

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Julian Waagensen is listed as VP, Global Associate General Counsel - Privacy, Product and Corporate Governance at SumUp.

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Julian Waagensen is based in Denmark while working with SumUp.

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Julian Waagensen has worked for Sumup, Bentley Systems, Clanwilliam Group, Trócaire, and Trocaire.

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Julian Waagensen's colleagues at SumUp include Daniele Rodrigues Machado De Oliveira, Helena Félix S. Barbosa, Federica Figus, Diego Galais, and Alma Pasiauriene.

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Julian Waagensen holds L.Lb, Law from Københavns Universitet - University Of Copenhagen.

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