Polymnia Georgiadou
@polymniageorgiadou
Data protection and compliance consultant with deep GDPR and regulatory expertise.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I am a data protection and compliance consultant with hands-on experience as an external Data Protection Officer for German and international clients across IT, energy, healthcare and banking sectors.
I develop compliance roadmaps and mitigation plans based on risk assessments, map and monitor legal and regulatory developments (including Data Act, NIS2, AI Act), and conduct audits with clear, actionable findings.
I have in-house and law firm experience drafting and negotiating DPAs and NDAs, conducting vendor risk management, delivering GDPR trainings, and supporting implementation of data protection measures.
My background includes an LL.M. in Competition and Regulatory Law, bar qualification, research in patent law economics, and practical legal experience drafting contracts, court pleadings, and corporate minutes; I focus on pragmatic, risk-based compliance solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Protection Consultant
secAdair GmbH
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Serve as External Data Protection Officer for German and international clients across IT, energy, healthcare, and banking; develop compliance roadmaps and mitigation plans and conduct audits to ensure regulatory adherence.
HMCompliance Associate
Hengeler Mueller
Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts with emphasis on DPAs and NDAs; prepared GDPR documentation, managed vendor risk, and delivered GDPR training while acting as internal contact for data protection matters.
Research Assistant
University of Mannheim
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Researched the economic impact of publishing patent applications prior to grant for a project led by Prof. Bernhard Ganglmair, producing literature reviews and empirical analysis support.
HMIntern in Data Protection Law
Hengeler Mueller
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Supported data protection practice with in-depth legal research and practical assistance on GDPR matters during a focused internship.
Trainee Lawyer
Iraklis Spanos and Partners
Jul 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Handled civil, commercial and public law cases including drafting legal documents, attending hearings independently, and preparing contracts, minutes, and company statutes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Mannheim, Faculty of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Competition and Regulatory Law (Digital Markets)
2019 - 2022
LL.M. in Competition and Regulatory Law with focus on digital markets; master's thesis on data protection compliance in voice assistants (Grade: 11/15).
Bar Association of Thessaloniki
Attorney-at-Law (Dikigoros), Bar Qualification
2019 - 2019
Bar exam passed and qualification as Attorney-at-Law (Dikigoros) in Greece.
ALAristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
2012 - 2017
Grade: 8.14/10
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) providing foundational legal education and training; final grade 8.14/10.
BSBremen University of Applied Sciences
Summer Course (DAAD Scholarship), Legal Terminology / German Law (short course)
2016 - 2016
DAAD scholarship recipient for an international summer course on legal terminology and introduction to German law.
Availability
Location
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