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Specialize in data privacy laws in the US focusing depth and/or breadth of expertise related to the changing laws and new legislation within the USA and Latin America with full fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Interpretation of internal / external issues making recommended solutions based on best practices. Agile and creative thinker able to solve complex problems by taking a broad perspective to identify solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, programs and projects. Independent worker requiring collaboration and consultation for guidance in only the most complex situations.Currently, established the role of DPO and created the program from greenfield conception to operation, performing audits and inventories to ensure continuous growth and accuracy, while preparing for the upcoming legislative impacts. Extensive collaboration primarily with both the Legal and IT departments to identify data risks and to establish procedures designed to reduce or eliminate these risks. Monitor procedures related to the collection, storage, disposal and retrieval and disclosure of personal data within the diverse business units of the company and according to their needs and specialized regulations. Identified and addressed data protection issues for further investigation, resolution and/or legal action. Primary point person taking on the training and education as required by law for data compliance programs. In past positions, coordinated and developed, the policies, processes and procedures required to implement and administer programs which ultimately ensured not only the protection of personal data in compliance with organization and regulatory requirements but also reduced corporate risk and liability. Typically, an individual contributor however possess managerial experience leading teams of globally dispersed employees and contractors to improve internal processes and procedures.Other capabilities:- Education with a focus on international management, data privacy and compliance. - Ability to synthesize complex and ambiguous information to create simplified, relevant, auditable, winning strategies.- Skilled in PMO project, proposal, program management and technical writing for domestic and global platforms for both federal government and private sector companies.

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