Mojisola Sowemimo
@mojisolasowemimo
Data privacy and security consultant specializing in GDPR/US compliance and responsible AI.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a passionate, detail-focused privacy professional with deep expertise in data privacy laws, regulations, and how to apply them. My understanding of jurisdictional requirements, enforcement models, and handling and transferring data helps me turn compliance into practical work.
I’ve built my foundation through ongoing advanced credentials, including Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), Fellow in Privacy (FIP), CIPM, and CIPP/US and CIPP/E. I also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Data Privacy and Technology through Harvard University, supporting my ability to connect privacy requirements with real-world technology and operations.
In my senior roles, I collaborate across cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert to develop and implement privacy programs, conduct privacy program gap analysis, and create privacy roadmaps. I produce consistent documentation to support privacy framework readiness, manage compliance incident casework with Legal and Information Security, and lead assessments such as Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and Records of Processing Activity (ROPA). I also define and operationalize responsible AI risk assessment processes and translate policies into effective controls within sales and delivery systems.
Earlier in my career, I supported data governance and business process improvement by leading data mapping, record retention and deletion activities, and end-to-end process analysis to reduce inefficiencies. I’ve also contributed to privacy and data protection knowledge through published articles, including topics on risk management versus IT, legal hacking, and data privacy in the world of AI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert on privacy programs and workflows. Conduct privacy program gap analysis, develop privacy roadmaps, and manage privacy compliance documentation, incident case management, and DPIA/PIA/ROPA activities, including responsible AI risk assessments.
Lead privacy and data governance activities across clients, including data governance (mapping, retention, deletion) and privacy program implementation. Manage compliance incident case work, conduct PIAs/DPIAs/ROPA and risk assessments, and develop privacy compliance and risk management aligned with regulations such as GDPR, PIPEDA, and CCPA/CPRA.
Senior Privacy & Business Process Analyst
Gemalto Thales
May 2016 - Jan 2022 (5 years 8 months)
Conduct research and root cause analysis for operational deficiencies as part of business process improvement initiatives. Perform privacy and data governance activities including PIAs/DPIAs/ROPA, data mapping, record retention/deletion, creation of data inventories, and support for privacy and security incident investigations.
Create processes for production, operations, and business teams to assess efficiency and diagnose bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Perform end-to-end process analysis using structured methodologies, maintain performance metrics, facilitate sustainable process improvement solutions, and manage data governance activities including data mapping and record retention/deletion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Accounting
1995 - 1999
Earned a BSc in Accounting from the University of Lagos between 1995 and 1999.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Fellow in Privacy (FIP), Privacy
2024 -
Earned the Fellow in Privacy (FIP) credential in 2024, recognizing advanced privacy expertise and contribution.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), Artificial Intelligence Governance
2024 -
Earned the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) credential in 2024, focused on AI governance practices and privacy considerations.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (U.S.) (CIPP/US), Data Privacy (U.S.)
2024 -
Earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional (U.S.) (CIPP/US) credential in 2024 for U.S. privacy regulations.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Information Privacy Management
2024 -
Earned the Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) credential in 2024, focused on privacy program management.
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business Strategy
2003 - 2004
Completed an MBA focused on international business strategy at the University of Hertfordshire between 2003 and 2004.
University of Lagos
Postgraduate Diploma, Economics and Statistics
2002 - 2003
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Economics and Statistics at the University of Lagos between 2002 and 2003.
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), Data Privacy (Europe)
2021 -
Earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) credential in 2021 for European privacy regulations.
Harvard University
Postgraduate Certificate, Data Privacy and Technology
2023 -
Completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Data Privacy and Technology at Harvard University in 2023.
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