Anuj Suman
Data Privacy Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
With over four years of dedicated experience as a Data Privacy Consultant, I possess a deep understanding of privacy governance, risk, and compliance across various industries. My expertise is backed by prestigious certifications such as CIPP/E, ISO 27701 PIMS Lead Implementer, and OneTrust Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), highlighting my unwavering dedication to the field. My technical skills are showcased through my adeptness in Privacy Risk Assessments, PIA/DPIA, Data Mapping, and Cookie Consent Management. Additionally, I am proficient in TPRM, Technology Risk & Compliance, Consent & Preference Management, Privacy Rights Automation, and Policy/Notice Management. I excel in leading projects, developing tailored solutions for clients, and engaging with executive-level stakeholders to align business objectives with rigorous global data protection regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented an end-to-end PIA/DPIA process for an insurance client, including attributes, inventory records, templates, conditional logic, risk library, workflows, stakeholder notifications, and Power BI insights dashboards.
- Assessed over 600 domains (insurance and healthcare clients) for cookie compliance (GDPR/CCPA), covering banners, preference centers, tag management, geolocation, and consent verification; delivered remediation summaries and automated reports via Power BI.
- Developed a Consent and Preference Management solution for a healthcare client to track and record user consent in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted privacy program audits for a cybersecurity client across cookie, consent, and PIA/DPIA workstreams.
- Strengthened privacy posture for a healthcare client through Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Third-Party Due Diligence assessments.
- Contributed to business growth through proposals and GTM decks.
- Led privacy training and onboarding programs, upskilling team members, and new recruits.
- Drove team engagement via Blended Brew Breaks and a monthly GPTW newsletter.
- Created knowledge playbooks, automated website assessments (Python and Postman API), and developed a capability tracker for resource utilization and performance.
Consultant
Ernst & Young
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered data mapping, DPIAs, ISO 27001 audits, and GRC assessments, enhancing client compliance.
- Led PDPA readiness mapping in OneTrust, aligning services with regulatory standards.
- Assessed privacy posture via manual data discovery in OneTrust, documenting risks and remediation.
- Trained stakeholders on compliance practices, improving risk awareness. Updated privacy policies for an NBFC, closing RBI compliance gaps.
- Advised a data analytics firm on GDPR breach response roles and responsibilities.
Intern
Unacdemy
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Executed classroom learning programs for MBA aspirants, managing content, speakers, and schedules.
- Delivered virtual sessions tailored to audience needs, ensuring impactful engagement.
- Collaborated on content strategy, including titles, descriptions, and formats suited to target profiles.
- Promoted session highlights on social media, boosting visibility, and audience reach.
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Validated transactions on Amazon.com within the Buyer Risk domain to determine customer legitimacy.
- Created risk analysis reports, mapping transactions against defined risk metrics.
- Performed continuous monitoring to detect incidents such as unauthorized transactions and fraudulent account creation.
- Ensured protection of customer personal and sensitive data, strengthening account security and compliance.
Education
MBA - Digital And Telecom Management
Symbiosis Institute of Digital And Telecom Management
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Engineering - Information Technology
CMRIT
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Data Privacy & Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, ISO 27701, Data Governance, Regulatory Gap Assessments, Privacy Risk Assessments
Certification
CIPP/E
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Website Assessment Automation Process
- Achieved Collaboration award through effectively helping with delivering quality client enagements.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Associate
Grant Thornton
01.2023 - Current
Consultant
Ernst & Young
05.2021 - 12.2022
Intern
Unacdemy
06.2020 - 02.2021
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon
07.2017 - 01.2018
MBA - Digital And Telecom Management
Symbiosis Institute of Digital And Telecom Management
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Engineering - Information Technology
CMRIT
04.2001 -
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