ZDAbout Zaklina
Freelance Data Protection Specialist | External DPO | CIPP/E Certified
I help organizations ensure GDPR compliance through DPIAs, data protection gap analyses, and compliant agreements with data processors. I design privacy frameworks, policies, and risk mitigation measures, and provide actionable guidance on GDPR compliance. With 7 years of experience, I deliver practical, results-driven solutions that protect data and strengthen compliance.
Lithuanian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational
Russian
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Fribourg (up to 50km)
Experience
- National Financial supervisory Authority (banking)Chief personal data protection specialistNovember 2022 - Today (3 years and 7 months)• • GDPR compliance: data processing agreements, DPIAs, internal policies.• • Advise on data protection compliance for public procurement projects involving external data processors. Review and analyze over 150 procurement procedures annually, ensuring that all contracts include GDPR-compliant data processing clauses. Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate privacy risks and support legally sound vendor engagements.• • Managed personal data breaches and audits; provide legal advice on data protection.• • Delivered employee trainings and develop awareness programs.
- National Customs AuthorityData protection officerApril 2019 - November 2022 (3 years and 7 months)• • Oversaw GDPR implementation, including DPIAs and policy drafting.• • Reviewed cross-border data processing agreements and conducted internal audits.• • Delivered employee training and supported risk management.
- National Customs AuthorityLegal advisorMarch 2006 - April 2019 (13 years and 1 month)• • Drafted and reviewed legal agreements, internal policies, and legal opinions.• • Participated in disputes resolution.• • Developed and implemented internal procedures for Intellectual property enforcement in Lithuanian Customs in cooperation with EU member States working groups and DG TAXUD, OHIM (EUIPO).
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Education
- GDPR & DATA PRIVACY (CIPP/E CERTIFIED)GDPR & DATA PRIVACY (CIPP/E CERTIFIED)
- DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (DPIA)DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS (DPIA)