SAM FATOYE
Summary
I have a broad background in legal practice, corporate law, compliance, and privacy. Skilled in delivering comprehensive legal advice to clients and managing multiple cases in a timely manner. I also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRIVACY LEAD
THE ALCOHOL AND GAMING COMMISSION OF ONTARIO
09.2023 - Current
- Performed over 15 privacy impact assessments and maintained a register to document, monitor, and ensure key risks to be addressed
- Negotiate agreements with third parties
- Constantly embedding Privacy by Design and risk monitoring into projects and systems development processes
- Providing guidance and advice on integration and appropriate use of data, and techniques and standards for the anonymization of Personal Information (PI)
- Working with colleagues in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Legal Services, and Enterprise Risk to incorporate risk-based privacy assessment in all projects and processes
- Coordinating AGCO's response to privacy breaches and other incidents involving personal information
- Proven expertise in privacy laws and data security, including conducting Privacy Impact Assessments and advising on privacy compliance for technology products, SaaS platforms, and software integrations in AGCO
- Delivering custom and general training on the protection of personal information
- Addressing anti-money laundering (AML) concerns and ensuring licensees comply AML regulations.
- Leading the development and implementation of AGCO privacy policies, playbooks and standards, based on applicable legislation, and incorporating corporate policy and industry best practices
- I collaborate with other teams and stakeholders in developing and supporting the operational use, deployment, and leveraging of Generative AI and machine learning responsibly and ethically
PRIVACY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF EASTERN ONTARIO
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Actively engaged in the lifecycle of products and business processes to ensure compliance with all laws and privacy by design and default
- Carried out privacy interviews, analysis and audits, monitored and reviewed policies related to privacy and data protection
- Conducted over 35 Privacy Impact Assessment ahead of software acquisition and onboarding
- Ensured the implementation and maintenance of systems, controls, processes, and procedures related to the privacy function and provided responsive solutions
- Collaboration with internal and external functions and privacy teams to drive innovation in privacy protection
- Investigated more than 9 privacy-related issues, breaches, and complex issues within the organization and reported breaches to regulators
- Prepared training manuals and other educational materials
- Trained and re-educated staff on privacy of staff and re-educating staff with gaps
LEGAL COUNSEL/PRIVACY MANAGER
BIYA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Established and maintained corporate records and filings
- Provided transactional legal support to the sales teams, including drafting and negotiating contracts for sales such as software license, product and service purchase agreements, cloud agreements etc
- Set up the execution of the implementation of the Privacy Program components e.g., content development, training, assessments, contract reviews, and breach management activities for the tech start-up
- Managed a diverse portfolio of contracts and proactively identified legal and compliance risks, delivering practical recommendations to mitigate potential liabilities
- Carried out assessments, vendor management and consulting, inventory listing, and prepared privacy mission and vision and ensured PCI DSS compliance
- Assisted in development and maintenance of relevant documentation, ensuring currency and accuracy
- Provided legal advice on contract management, corporate and commercial and IP law matters
- Served as advisor for commercial operations and worked collaboratively with sales and marketing segments of the business as primary contact
- Adopted a cross-functional and collaborative approach in the provision of legal opinions and advice within the organization
- Led the design and implementation of robust AML/KYC programs including due diligence processes, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Developed comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
- Developed and conducted training sessions for staff and clients on AML/KYC best practices, enhancing awareness and compliance within the organization.
LEGAL COUNSEL/PRIVACY MANAGER
KC GAMING NETWORKS LTD
07.2015 - 10.2021
- Extensive experience in reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, NDAs, amendments, and data security schedules, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk requirements
- Served as Privacy Manager and ensured compliance with the data protection laws and responded to consumer requests
- Managed AML transaction monitoring systems to identify unusual patterns or potential financial crime activities, conducting investigations and escalating to senior management as necessary.
- Negotiated and drafted service level agreements, equipment supply agreements, subcontractor and franchise agreements, long-term services agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, product warranties, performance guarantees and various other contracts
- Proffered legal advice on best practices and implemented policies on commercial transactions, data management, data analytics, global privacy trends, and the impact of technology on privacy compliance, and provided solid advice and support
- Dealt with employment, franchise and intellectual property law issues and served as the legal liaison on every employee disciplinary matter in the organization to maintain ethics
- Proffered advice to the board on the expectations of and compliance with good governance requirements, process improvement, and data protection program management and also supported customer engagement and advocacy
- Worked on many privacy impact assessments for integration with other software and managed the organization's privacy program
- Managed compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection requirements for the organization and solved complex problems
Education
J.D. -
University of Benin
07.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical
- Decision-Making Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Skills
- Self-motivated
- Collaborative Spirit
- Privacy Law Knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- Continuous Learning
Certification
- Degree of Barrister-at-Law (Law Society of Ontario)
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional, Canada (CIPP/C)
- Barrister-at-Law (Nigeria)
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (in view)
- Court Certificate of Qualification (Court of Appeal for Ontario)
Timeline
PRIVACY LEAD
THE ALCOHOL AND GAMING COMMISSION OF ONTARIO
09.2023 - Current
PRIVACY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF EASTERN ONTARIO
10.2022 - 09.2023
LEGAL COUNSEL/PRIVACY MANAGER
BIYA
03.2022 - 02.2023
LEGAL COUNSEL/PRIVACY MANAGER
KC GAMING NETWORKS LTD
07.2015 - 10.2021
J.D. -
University of Benin
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