Anita Weir

Anita Weir is an accomplished professional in information rights and governance, currently serving as the Information Rights Assurance Manager at National Highways since September 2022, having previously held the position of Information Rights Officer within the same organization. Anita has diverse experience across various organizations, including a role as Director at Encompass Data Protection & GDPR Ltd and as Information Governance Lead at the Food Standards Agency, where responsibilities included privacy impact assessments and managing Freedom of Information requests. Prior roles also encompass Data Protection Officer at Swindon Borough Council, Data Analyst at the Financial Conduct Authority, and Information Governance Consultant at Public Health Wales. Anita's educational background includes a BA Hons in Public Administration and Business from the University of South Wales, complemented by formative education at St Winefrides Convent in Shrewsbury.