Maria Luiza Fernandes
Data Protection Expert
- Over 7 years of international privacy governance experience across LATAM and Europe, with global companies such as Toyota, AB InBev, Telefonica, and Deloitte.
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Certified Privacy Manager (CIPM, IAPP) with strong expertise in GDPR, LGPD, DPIAs, RoPAs, and OneTrust.
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Proven track record in privacy-by-design for IT and marketing platforms, advising cross-functional product and tech teams.
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Experienced in large-scale privacy programs and regulatory engagement, including support for three European DPA investigations.
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Published author and lecturer on privacy, technology, and product compliance topics.
Last 3 projects
| 06/2024 – 09/2025 | Automotive (Toyota Motor Europe, Belgium, Remote) | Data Protection & IT Compliance Consultant – GDPR, AI Act, PCI-DSS, NIS2; reviewed 500+ RoPAs, 100+ DPIAs |
| 05/2022 – 02/2024 | Consumer Goods / FMCG (AB InBev, Remote) | Global Privacy Product Manager – Global privacy strategy for MarTech & consumer data, privacy-by-design, FIFA World Cup campaigns |
| 06/2021 – 05/2022 |
Data Services (Global Data Bank, Brazil, Remote) | Data & Privacy Lead – Developed privacy risk detection product, internal privacy program, privacy-by-design in product teams |
Competencies
- Privacy program implementation & governance (GDPR, LGPD, RoPA, DPIA)
- Privacy-by-design for apps, consumer platforms, and marketing technologies
- Stakeholder training, process optimization, and regulatory investigation support
- Technical cybersecurity
Languages
- Portuguese (Native)
- English (Fluent)