Linda French

Linda French has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Linda currently works at Toyota Connected Europe as a Data Protection Officer, overseeing the creation of innovative mobility solutions while maintaining data privacy. Prior to this, Linda served as the Global Data Protection Officer at Ve Global, managing privacy concerns in a complex online media environment. Linda also worked at the Post Office Ltd as a Senior Data Privacy Manager, responsible for GDPR compliance and privacy policies. Linda has extensive experience in regulatory affairs and data privacy consultancy, having held positions at Regulatory Affairs EMEA LTD, UL EHS Sustainability, and Asiainfo. Earlier in their career, Linda was a Director at Great Holiday Rentals Abroad Ltd and worked as a Regulatory Consultant at Convergys and Ionica. Linda holds a degree in Social Policy and Criminology, International Development, International Politics, and EU law from the Open University.

Linda French's education history includes:

- From 2012 to 2019, they attended The Open University and obtained a BA Hons degree in EU Law, Crime & Justice, International Development, Global Politics, and Controversial Religions. Linda'sfield of study was in the Social Sciences.

- From 1996 to 1999, they studied at Cambridge Regional College and obtained a degree in Accounting from CIMA.

- From 1993 to 1996, they gained qualifications in Accounting from the Asociation of Accounting Technicians.

- In 1987 and 1988, they attended Ely Sixth Form, studying A levels. The degree name for this period is not specified.

In addition to their education, Linda French has also obtained several certifications. In 2023, they obtained the C-DPO (Certified Data Protection Officer) from IBITGQ. In 2016, they obtained the EU General Data Protection Regulation Practitioner certification, also from IBITGQ. Linda has other certifications such as ISO27001/27005 Risk Management, IS27001:2013 Lead Auditor, and ISO27001:2013 Lead Implementer, all from IBITGQ, obtained between 2014 and 2015.