Rachael Olatubosun
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable professional with practical experience in data management, privacy compliance, safeguarding individual rights under data protection legislation, fostering a positive work ethic and promoting a healthy data protection culture. Skilled in translating regulatory requirements and applying these within an organisation while maintaining compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Privacy Officer
Together Housing
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Promoted a strong culture of privacy across the organisation by driving data protection awareness and encouraging best practices in the handling of personal data.
- Maintained and updated the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) in line with Article 30 of the UK GDPR.
- Investigated personal data breaches, providing urgent incident support and coordinating regulator notifications within the statutory 72-hour deadline, in consultation with senior stakeholders.
- Led and supported the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) in compliance with Article 35 of the UK GDPR.
- Monitored and communicated updates on global privacy laws and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance on business impact and next steps.
- Worked with stakeholders to recommend and implement privacy risk mitigations, supporting data protection by design and default across key processes.
Data Protection Analyst (Contract)
Kingdom Housing
United Kingdom
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated the handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), while providing clear and timely responses to customers data requests.
- Ensuring the appropriate exemptions were applied to Subject Access Request where required.
- Regularly reviewed contracts when new clients were onboarded ensuring they meet the requirements of Article 28 of the UK GDPR.
- Regularly reviewed and updated customers data ensuring it was accurate, up-to-date, and in line with UK GDPR and internal data governance policies.
- Delivered training sessions to staff members on key aspects of data protection, including UK GDPR legislation, ensuring a well-informed workforce committed to maintaining high data privacy standards.
- Supported the implementation of data protection policies, ensuring all departments adhered to the data governance framework.
Data Protection Advisor (Contract)
Kingdom Housing
United Kingdom
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked closely with the data protection team to coordinate and fulfil Subject Access Requests (SARs).
- Managed the DSAR mailbox, identifying and responding to Subjects Access Request in a timely manner.
- Implemented Data Protection by Design and by Default by embedding privacy controls into new systems and processes from the start.
- Clearly communicated a high risk data breach information to the affected data subject within the appropriate time frame.
- Delivering data protection training to newly onboarded staff members in line with the UK GDPR/DPA 2018.
Compliance and Risk Associate
Tubs Professionals
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted with preparing and organising documents for audits, compliance checks, and internal reviews, ensuring all records were accurate, up to date, and easy to retrieve when needed.
- Supported process reviews to identify gaps, providing areas for improvement, and followed up with stakeholders to ensure corrective actions were implemented.
- Contributed to the planning and implementation of the organisation’s risk management approach, helping to monitor risks and support consistent risk reporting across teams.
- Supported staff with risk and compliance awareness, including sharing guidance, answering queries, and helping promote best practices across the business.
- Used data insight to provide supported decision-making, improved visibility on risks, and helped track progress on compliance actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing
Babcock University
Master of Science - Marketing Analytics
University of Stirling
Skills
- Researched ICO resources on lawful bases, risk mitigation, SARs handling, and DPIA guidance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for producing reports, tracking registers, and creating training materials
- Ability to interpret information governance legislation and present advice clearly to varied audiences
- Experienced in developing training to staff and providing resources
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Data analysis and visualisation (Excel, Power BI)
- Adaptability to learn new tools, systems, and legislation quickly
- Interpersonal communication and collaboration
- Problem-solving and initiative in unfamiliar contexts
Timeline
Privacy Officer
Together Housing
04.2025 - 12.2025
Data Protection Analyst (Contract)
Kingdom Housing
03.2024 - 04.2025
Data Protection Advisor (Contract)
Kingdom Housing
02.2023 - 01.2024
Compliance and Risk Associate
Tubs Professionals
10.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing
Babcock University
Master of Science - Marketing Analytics
University of Stirling