Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Training
Certification
Interests
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CHRIS OLEKSY

Cardiff

Summary

Committed and proactive Information Governance expert with over 20 years of experience in Data Protection, FOI, Records Management, and Subject Access. Dedicated Information Governance professional with expertise in Data Protection, FOI, Records Management, and Subject Access. Conducts data breach investigations and delivers comprehensive data protection advice across the organisation. Manages complex caseloads effectively, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of governance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Privacy and Assurance Officer

Cardiff Council
Cardiff
07.2025 - Current

Conducted investigations and authored reports on data protection breaches for Cardiff Council.

Provided data protection advice to colleagues across the authority.

Completed Data Protection Impact Assessments for various services at Cardiff Council.

Comleting BCS qualification in Data Protection, enhancing professional expertise.

Pursued ILM Level 3 certification through Cardiff Managers Programme to develop leadership skills.

Executed a CCTV survey to verify compliance and maintain an accurate list of cameras.

Managed three colleagues, ensuring effective support and guidance.

Trainee Data Protection Officer

Cardiff Council
Cardiff
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Conduct investigations into data breaches, and produce IG reports.
  • Provide data protection advice to services across the authority.
  • Complete DPIAs, including CCTV.
  • Mentor an IG apprentice.

Information Request Officer

Cardiff Council
Cardiff
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed FOIA and DPA requests.
  • Supported officers on IG compliance.
  • Assisted with redactions and worked with DP team.

Subject Access Administrator

Wye Valley NHS Trust
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Ensured SAR compliance with statutory deadlines.
  • Trained and supervised assistants.

Subject Access Assistant Administrator

Wye Valley NHS Trust
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Processed SARs and managed email inbox.
  • Retrieved and scanned medical records.

Medical Records Clerk

Wye Valley NHS Trust
12.2002 - 05.2019
  • Managed medical record retrieval and filing.
  • Ensured compliance with storage policies.

Education

A Levels -

Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford
2002

10 GCSEs -

Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School

Skills

  • Data protection legislation compliance
  • Privacy impact assessments
  • Information rights management
  • Data breach investigation
  • Records governance
  • CCTV policy oversight

References

Available upon request.

Training

  • ILM Managers Programme, In progress
  • BCS Data Protection, In progress
  • DP Academy Training, Cardiff Council

Certification

  • ILM Level 3
  • Currently completing my BCS Certificate in Data Protection

Interests

I enjoy going on long dog walks, watching and playing Cricket I'm currently Vice Captain for my current Cricket Club who I've played for for 8 years Enjoy going to nice restaurants, and Holidays abroad and in the UK with my partner

Timeline

Senior Privacy and Assurance Officer

Cardiff Council
07.2025 - Current

Trainee Data Protection Officer

Cardiff Council
07.2023 - 07.2025

Information Request Officer

Cardiff Council
03.2022 - 07.2023

Subject Access Administrator

Wye Valley NHS Trust
06.2021 - 03.2022

Subject Access Assistant Administrator

Wye Valley NHS Trust
05.2019 - 06.2021

Medical Records Clerk

Wye Valley NHS Trust
12.2002 - 05.2019

A Levels -

Hereford Sixth Form College

10 GCSEs -

Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School
CHRIS OLEKSY