Selana Kerimova
Riga
Summary
Accomplished Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer with proven expertise in data protection compliance and contract advisory, honed at the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia. Excelled in enhancing organizational adherence to GDPR, demonstrating exceptional legislative analysis and interpersonal skills. Achieved significant improvements in compliance assessments, ensuring robust data protection strategies are in place.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer
Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia
09.2016 - Current
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with a focus on data protection compliance.
- Developing and updating internal policies, official regulations, and procedures aligned with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.
- Advising management and colleagues on regulatory frameworks and best practices for data protection and privacy.
- Assessing compliance with data protection standards in the operation of information systems and recommending necessary improvements.
- Conducting compliance assessments and ensuring organizational adherence to legal requirements.
- Supporting cross-functional teams in addressing data protection concerns and implementing compliant solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Law
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia07-2016
Skills
- Data protection compliance
- Contract advisory
- Regulatory compliance
- Legislative analysis
- Supervisory authority liaison
- Complaint management
- AI and Cybersecurity regulation knowledge
Certification
- Discover Tech, Riga TechGirls / October, 2022.
- Gen AI for Data Privacy & Protection, Coursera / June, 2024.
- General Data Protection Regulation, Udemy / September 2024.
- Fundamentals of NIS2 Directive - EU Cybersecurity Enhancement, Alison / October 2024.
- AI Foundations Program, Women Go Tech / November 2024.
Languages
Russian
Native language
Latvian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer
Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia
09.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Law
University of Latvia
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