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EKATA DEB

Data Privacy Lawyer & AI Governance Professional
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

I am a 3x Gold Medalist - BE- ETCE, LLB, LLM- Criminology, DSCI Certified Privacy Professional, CIPPE & CIPM certified from IAPP, a Certified Data Protection Officer from the Future Crime Research Foundation, & an ISO 27001:2022 LA Trained [CQI-IRCA].

I design and operationalize governance frameworks at the intersection of Responsible AI, Data Governance, & Behavioral Analysis, with a structured focus on People, Process, Policy & Technology.

My work spans key global privacy jurisdictions, including GDPR, CCPA, APPI, PDPA, HIPPA & DPDPA, with audit cum implementation exposure to ISO 27001:2022, ISO 42001:2023, ISO 27701:2025 & ITGC controls.

I am skilled in working with privacy automation tools—Big ID, One Trust, Go Trust, and Securiti.ai.

Education

Ph.D. - Data Privacy Laws, Intellectual Property Rights & AI Governance

Alliance University
Bengaluru
08.2025 - Current

LLM - Criminal & Security Laws

REVA University
Bengaluru
08.2024 - 07.2025

LLB - Law

Brainware University
Kolkata
09.2021 - 07.2024

BE-ETCE - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Tripura University
Agartala
08.2008 - 07.2012

Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Christ University
Bengaluru
09.2017 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Psychology [Clinical]

Jain University- Online Distance Learning
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 12.2022

Overview

14
14
years of post-secondary education

Skills

  • Data Privacy & Compliance (GDPR, DPDPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, NAPP, HIPAA)
  • Publication & Knowledge Dissemination
  • Intellectual Property Rights Management
  • Legal Research & Academic Writing
  • Alternative Global Legal Services Delivery
  • Criminal Law & Forensic Psychology Insights
  • Contract Review & Negotiation
  • Cybersecurity & Technology Law Advisory
  • Agreement & Clause Vetting
  • Legal Drafting & Documentation
  • Policy Framing & Writing
  • Contracts Drafting
  • Advocacy
  • Content & Academic Writing
  • Data analysis using SPSS
  • MS Office
  • Research tools: Lexis & Nexis, West law, SCC Online, Manupatra
  • AI Softwares- Canva, Elicit, Research Rabbit, Mendeley, Semantic Scholar
  • PRISMA
  • Project Documentation
  • HRBP
  • Management Skills
  • Creativity
  • Digital Marketing Negotiation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Behavioral Science Expertise
  • Personality Analysis
  • Virtual Litigation Tools- Casepeer, Filevine, Clio, Veritone

Affiliations

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Bar Council of India
  • International Information System Security Certification Consortium [ISC2]

Work Availability

monday
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Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Ph.D. - Data Privacy Laws, Intellectual Property Rights & AI Governance

Alliance University
08.2025 - Current

LLM - Criminal & Security Laws

REVA University
08.2024 - 07.2025

LLB - Law

Brainware University
09.2021 - 07.2024

Master of Science - Psychology [Clinical]

Jain University- Online Distance Learning
01.2021 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Christ University
09.2017 - 09.2021

BE-ETCE - Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Tripura University
08.2008 - 07.2012

Accomplishments

  • 3x Gold Medals in BE-ETCE, LLB, LLM- Criminal Laws.
  • Secured Rising Star with 100% Job Success at Upwork.
  • Tools: OneTrust (Privacy & GRC), BigID, MS Office Suite, Canva, AI research tools, GRC documentation platforms, Compliance Trackers.
  • Publications: 6 self-published books; 30+ academic and professional publications including UGC-CARE indexed journals; H2 Scopus-indexed with 11+ active citations.
  • Assisted Small Claim court cases- total dispute worth $45000- clients from USA & Canada.
  • Drafted 5 Demands letter including Med- Summary for Personal Injury- UM ($15000M) - California, US, 3M ($2500),-New York, US & Travel Agent - Mediclaim - $50k CAD, Canada
  • Drafted Appeals & Union Notices- Boston, MA, USA
  • Filed $2500 FOIA & DMCA Take down notice of mid-cap companies FL, NV, USA.
  • Remote Legal Consultation & Drafting of Website Privacy & Cookie Policy, - Crypto Based Fintech- Privacy laws, Singapore & Australia
  • Drafted Privacy Policy, Data Transfer Agreement, Review Business contract of Mid-cap Fintech start up from Japan

Certification

  • Licensed Advocate- Bar Council of India, COP/2025/1700236
  • Certified Data Privacy Professional, by Data Security Council of India
  • Certified Human Resource Business Partner, by CHRMP
  • Trained in ISO 27001:2022, CQI-IRCA, through TUV-SUD- South Asia
  • Certified Lead Auditor - ISO 27001:2022, ISO 42001:2023 by Master Mind
  • Certified Data Protection Officer by FCRF

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Interests

A firm believer of Utilitarianism, Existentialism, Realism, with an oxymoronic spirit of Idealism & Nihilism I practice Stoicism, Adhyatmika, Vedanta, Kriya Yoga & Vipassana

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Contract WorkGig WorkPart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

$50/hr - $100/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offHealthcare benefits
EKATA DEBData Privacy Lawyer & AI Governance Professional