Olga Demian

- Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), Maastricht University

- Lawyer specialised on Technology Law

- Co-Chair of the IAPP Romania KnowledgeNet Chapter

A Lawyer specializing in technology Law, who currently leads a project where she advises on compliance with national and EU laws. She holds a Data Protection Officer Certification (ECPC-B DPO) from Maastricht University - an internationally recognized credentials in the field - and serves as Co-Chair of the Romania Knowledgenet Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), a leading global organization for privacy professionals. In the past, she has provided advice on data protection compliance in EU and strategic advice on e-Governance initiatives in Eastern Partnership countries. Earlier in her career, she represented individuals before the Strasbourg Court. As part of the Diaspora Mentors Hub Olga has committed to share the best practices on compliance with data protection legislation. Olga s advice for companies is to consider data protection from the design phase.