With 30 years of industry experience, I am the founder of Alto Star, specializing in helping businesses navigate the complexities of data protection, regulatory compliance, and product design. My expertise ensures that products meet stringent regulatory standards while incorporating best practices in privacy and compliance.I possess extensive knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and other international privacy regulations, enabling businesses to safeguard sensitive information and maintain customer trust. My proven experience in developing comprehensive data protection programs for global organizations includes everything from tools to policies and processes. My expertise in CE marking, EMC, safety, and environmental compliance ensures that products adhere to necessary legal standards. Additionally, I focus on design principles to improve products whether meeting data protection regulations or product compliance requirements.My core competencies include regulatory compliance management, strategic planning and execution, risk assessment and mitigation, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. This positions me well in the AI Goverance space for the new AI Act in the EU. I am passionate about delivering innovative and effective solutions that enhance the security, quality, and performance of products and services in the technology and fintech sectors. I also focus on empowering and educating staff and customers on data privacy and compliance matters, leveraging my proven skills in leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives. My mission is to foster a culture of compliance and trust within your company and beyond.Let’s connect and explore how my experience and expertise can help your business achieve its compliance and design goals, either working with you through Alto Star or working with you directlyGDPR | CCPA | LGPD | Data Impact Assessments | Data Mapping | Data Classification | Information Security | Compliance | Privacy Policy | Data Audit | Risk Management | Internal Controls | Data Encryption | Regulatory Compliance | Information Governance | IAPP Professional | Chief Privacy Officer | Dual Citizenship British & Irish