Olya is the creator and editor of TechGDPR’s data protection digest and derived content for clients.
Olya has more than 15 years professional experience as a broadcast journalist and editor in a multicultural environment in a global company, where she saw at first-hand the effects of digitalisation and how this digital transition has enormous consequences, but also offers great opportunities.
For this reason she decided to expand her skillset regarding data protection and data management, to better compete in this growing sector that affects commerce, industry, and the wider world. She helps TechGDPR assist businesses, institutions and individuals be safe and protected online.
Professional Experience
Web editor
Individual entrepreneur, France | 2021-present
- producing, writing, editing, and publishing a diverse range of subjects for the web and press
Bilingual broadcast journalist
Euronews SA, France | 2011-2020
- researching, writing, and editing a diverse range of subjects and analysis for broadcast, live coverage, and social media extensions, mentoring
International news observer
Public and private TV channels, Ukraine | 2008-2011
- researching, writing, and editing international news packages and analysis for broadcast
Qualifications & Education
Education
- Master in Journalism | National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy | 2008
- Postgraduate masters Diploma in Digital Law and Management | Lyon Catholic University / ESDES Business School | 2021
Certificates and awards
- CEU Summer University | Media development and democratisation course | 2010
- IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) | 2022 – 2024
Skills and expertise
- Desktop publishing
- In-depth specialised research and analysis
- International digital developments
- Privacy laws & GDPR compliance