The BPPN has been nominated for the PICCASO Awards. The PICCASO Privacy Awards recognise the people making an outstanding contribution to this dynamic and fast-growing sector.
What we do
We are an award-winning, innovative platform that serves as the UKs first ever leading voice for Black privacy professionals; a community that is committed to leading AI conversations creating solutions for greater equality and equity within the privacy sector, and the related data and technology sectors too. We strive to work with Black privacy professionals, allies, companies and organisations who share our vision and are equally committed to contributing practically for those either aspiring to be or making their way in the privacy profession.
Our aim is to build connections to create opportunities that unlock the full potential of diverse Artificial Intelligence (AI) and privacy talent while elevating career and business success for members.
We do this by providing members with access to:
Exclusive member-only networking events
Innovative knowledge sharing opportunities
Comprehensive learning and development programmes
Tailored mentorship programmes
Our Success Stories
“Massive thank you to Christina in helping us navigate areas of career development which can seem overwhelming. I really like the way the professional network recognises the different ways we need to develop and learn in an ever-changing landscape.
Sometimes with career development it’s overwhelming, where do I begin? Where do I go for advice?
It’s great to learn from experts who are good at converting industry, privacy language into everyday easy to understand terminology.”
“Our exclusive professional network provides a rare forum to interact openly and transparently for those of us who sit in a unique space as Black professionals in privacy. As a member of the team, it feels great to share my career journey while learning from others.
Sherif has been a great partner for us, providing ongoing guidance and support. Shoosmith’s commitment as sponsor to our network is proving invaluable.”
“The network has significantly enhanced my confidence, particularly in preparing for and attending interviews. Through pre-interview training sessions with network members, I have gained valuable insights and recommendations that have proven instrumental in my interview success. Consequently, I have successfully navigated interviews and progressed to final stages. Additionally, the experiences shared by other network members have provided guidance and encouragement, helping me navigate my career path more effectively”
“I haven’t attended many webinars, however, the ones I have attended were all amazing. I have had the opportunity to connect with many knowledgeable individuals in this professional network and I look forward to meeting them in-person”.
"I have benefited from the professional network by gaining the opportunity to network and connect with other professionals in the field, as Data Protection lawyers often work in a silo, and it is very useful to have a network to reach out to”
“I have benefited from the professional network over the past year through the ability to connect with other Black privacy professionals. This has allowed me to build my privacy network which is very important to me as an up-and-coming privacy professional”
“The updates from other privacy professionals and opportunities to work with them and having access to other privacy professionals gives an insight to what is happening in other industries or countries. So it’s a way to learn unofficially. “
“It was lovely to meet members in-person at the Shoosmiths session and then at the One Trust social! “
“It was just lovely to be in a room with everyone hearing about each other’s career journey and sharing war stories. The slide deck on career development helped me realise how much more intentional I must be about keeping track of my knowledge and experience and reflecting on what career progression would look like for me.
Thanks Christina, for getting us all together and I look forward to the next in-person meeting.”
“It was a great opportunity to spend time hearing not just from our skillful facilitator, Christina, but also from members on the strategies we can use to navigate a career in the data privacy space. The tips provided and resulting discussions, in a small in-person setting, provided an opportunity for candid discussions on the challenges and opportunities as a PrivSec professional."
“I attended my first Skills Development event at Shoosmiths last week and I would say it is worth it.
It goes beyond privacy and into more how to be better as a person and what I learnt that day, I can say it’s worth its weight in gold.
Also, learning from others (either through their journey or knowing their beliefs and abilities) encourages me that this group is the right group for me”
“Impressive work, Christina. The UK Black Privacy Professionals network will make substantial advancements within the privacy sector while simultaneously championing diversity and inclusivity. Your commitment to enhancing visibility and collaborating with the UK Black Business Show is indeed commendable.
Looking forward to the UKBBS and the insightful discussions it promises”
“Congratulations on the success of the UK Black Privacy Professionals network! It's inspiring to see a platform that brings together privacy professionals of colour and raises their visibility within the industry.
The partnership with the UK Black Business Show is a wonderful opportunity to elevate the profile and values of both Black-owned businesses and privacy professionals of colour. I hope the event is a great success and that it provides valuable insights for navigating the future of work and achieving career success.”
Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva
Meet the Team Who Are Redefining Privacy
Founded and led by Christina, the UK Black Privacy Professionals Network comprises a diverse group of career-focused PrivSec professionals, each bringing their specialised skills and extensive experience in privacy, cyber security, data and technology,
Specialising in AI, privacy and cyber security, the team also benefits from a wider network of trusted industry experts from our partner organisations, who support our members with continuous professional development.
Gloria
Senior Privacy Manager
With over 14 years in data protection in global roles and across various industries including finance, data-driven companies, housing, insurance, and tech, Gloria is a passionate and distinguished senior privacy professional. Currently, she holds the position of Senior Privacy Manager at Kenvue, a leading healthcare consumer company. Previously, she served as an Associate DPO at Meta, bringing extensive expertise in navigating complex privacy regulations.
Jayde
Data Privacy Manager
Jayde is a Data Privacy Manager at KPMG. She has over six years of experience in Privacy and data protection. Applying her background in law and data privacy, she undertakes complex research tasks, conducts Data Protection Impact Assessments and designs and implements international privacy frameworks. Jayde has also worked closely with IT teams to implement software and advanced technology aligned with international data protection laws and ISO standards.
In addition, Jayde has a passion for diversity and inclusion and co-leads the Cyber Black Heritage Working Group at KPMG.
Christina
Founder and Chair
Christina is a multi award-winning senior, privacy and technology leader who is a catalyst for transformative change. Dedicated to the aspirations of her clients and the success of her privacy peers. Christina recently contributed to an AI Parliamentary Roundtable discussion and she has a whole heap of passion and energy for exploring the intersection between AI, women empowerment, diversity and inclusion and privacy.
Chantelle
Managing Counsel (Global)
Chantelle is a senior privacy professional with over 10 years’ experience in the privacy sphere. She has worked in private practice and in-house providing pragmatic data protection and privacy solutions in the Entertainment, Talent, Retail, Luxury, Medical and Media including Netflix -currently working at CHANEL, and leads on advising and supporting the business across the EMEA region.
Tom
Assistant General Counsel
Tom is a senior privacy professional with over 10 years’ experience in providing privacy legal and consulting advice. This includes creating privacy programs, maturing current programs, and bespoke legal advice, as well as developing and conducting privacy training. Tom is also a keen privacy mentor.
Currently, he works as Assistant General Counsel at Dow Jones, focusing on Privacy matters and is the Data Protection Officer, advising and supporting the B2B business globally, but mainly the EMEA region.
Join Us Now
Please submit the contact form below to say hello and receive more information about joining us as a member.
We’d love to provide you with the support and tools to help with the growth of your career. Or join us as a partner organisation or a sponsor, to help support the development of the next generation of bold AI and Privacy leaders.
Or send us an email: hello@blackprivacyprofessionals.com
Our Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors who have been instrumental in shaping our success.
Our Mission
Our award-winning professional network calls for a more cohesive and inclusive PrivSec ecosystem that promotes a diverse talent pipeline and recognises the voice and visibility of Black privacy professionals on public platforms, in senior leadership positions and in the commercial marketplace.
The BPPN plans to build a sustainable, confident and resilient membership network that facilitates access to learning, employment and business opportunities. We are committed to growing the next generation of bold AI and Privacy leaders.
My message to the privacy professionals community is simple: let’s build connections to create opportunities. We have a role to play in collaborating to create a much stronger and inclusive learning culture, that places Equity, Equality and Excellence at the centre of our profession.
Christina, BPPN Founder and Chair