Burkhard Hinz - Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development

Q: Where is Burkhard based?

Burkhard is based in Braunfels, Germany .

Q: What languages does Burkhard speak?

Burkhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Latin (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Burkhard have?

Burkhard has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Burkhard has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Burkhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Burkhard's latest experience?

Burkhard's most recent position is Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development .

Q: What companies has Burkhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Burkhard has worked for sequda GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Energy . Burkhard also has some experience in Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Information Technology (IT) . Burkhard also has some experience in Legal and Compliance , Product Development , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Braunfels, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025

7 months

Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development

Set up automated processes in data protection management (e.g. ROPA, PIA, DPIA)
Complete overhaul of data subject rights processes (erasure, access, etc.)
Development of a data and AI compliance management system
Support in setting up a data governance framework
Establishment and support of agile project management
Support in the strategic realignment of the privacy department

Mar 2020 - Dec 2023

3 years 10 months

Data Protection Consultant

Data protection consulting and related issues such as the German Unfair Competition Act (UWG), consent management, compliance
Implementation requirements for the energy company's central customer authentication
Review of service providers and conclusion of data processing agreements
Technical and organizational measures and data protection impact assessments
Project management and handling of data subject access requests
Support for the DPO of the central company

Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 11 months

Technical Consultant, Key Account Support

Assessment of the system landscape
Documentation of special requirements
Support for internal administrators
On-site support during the migration process and communication with the central service provider
User support for cloud operations

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

6 months

Interim Data Protection Officer

Role of the data protection officer
Advising and supporting the data protection manager
Legal support for the transformation project in terms of data protection
Implementation of MS365
Handling telecommunications and data protection inquiries

Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

3 months

Auditor/Consultant

Auditing the GDPR implementation status
Gap analysis
Support in implementing remaining to-dos

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

1 year 1 month

Content Concept Development

Development of the concept and requirements specification
Conceptual support for development
Interface design
Requirement engineering

Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

11 months

Data Privacy Consultant

Development of the data protection concept
Development of data protection and data subject rights processes
Creation of templates for deletion concepts
Record of processing activities and data protection impact assessment
Review of data processing agreements (DPAs), creation of GDPR-compliant templates and processes
Preparation of data protection opinions on new programs

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

5 months

Technical Project Manager

Recording of current processes
Definition of target processes
Management of implementation
Management of interface adjustments

Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

1 month

Data Privacy Consultant

Employee training on data protection and GDPR
Process documentation
Preparation of opinions

Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

1 year 1 month

Data Privacy Consultant / External Project Manager

Development of group policies on data protection and information security
Development of data protection processes
Review of data processing agreements (DPAs), creation of GDPR-compliant templates and processes
Preparation of data protection opinions on new programs
Project management and configuration of the selected DSMS software
Record of processing activities and privacy impact assessment

Mar 2016 - May 2016

3 months

Project Manager

Analysis of the ERP system's data structure
Identification of the master and activity data needed for the DMS
Development of the ETL process specifications
Programming the interface functions, taking into account data quality assurance

Dec 2015 - May 2016

6 months

External Advisor / Facilitator

Capturing the existing processes
Documenting them as an extended event-driven process chain (eEPK)
Developing process optimizations and setting up a target process landscape

Sep 2013 - Present

12 years 6 months

External Data Protection Officer / Administrator / Data Protection Auditor / Data Protection Coach / IT Security Consultant /

sequda GmbH

Evaluation of technical and organizational measures
Data protection compliance and risk assessments, data protection impact assessments
End-to-end process consulting
Organizational consulting for data, security, and AI
Preparing data protection-related issues and supporting the introduction and operation of complex IT applications like SAP or MS365
Employee training

Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

3 months

Technical Writer and Administrator

Requirements analysis and evaluation of suitable tools
Installation and customizing
Capturing and documenting program functions
Creating the documentation
Developing an authorization concept and tailoring the functions for individual clients

May 2013 - Aug 2013

4 months

Requirement Engineer and GUI Designer

Requirements analysis for accounting and management
Pre-aggregation of data
Implementation of a reporting dashboard for time tracking

Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

1 year 2 months

Internal Consultant / Application Tester

Analysis of likely user scenarios
Standardization of test processes
Identification of opportunities for usability optimization in the workflow

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

7 months

GUI Designer and Creator of Visual Features

Requirements analysis and implementation of the GUI in the given CI
Usability optimization

Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

4 months

Technical Project Manager

Project management, requirements management, planning and coordination of external service providers
Design and specification of the overall architecture
Data model, interfaces and GUI

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Project Manager

Determining customer requirements
Coordination of data exchange formats
Building the data model and interface functionalities

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

4 months

Project Manager / Designer

Project management
Data migration
Newsletter redesign

Aug 2007 - Present

18 years 7 months

Independent Consultant

Design, planning, and advising for SMEs
Independent implementation or project coordination

May 2006 - Sep 2006

5 months

Internal Consultant

Design and specification of content requirements
Design of GUI and functionalities

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (18.5 years), Information Technology (16 years), Energy (4 years), and Telecommunication (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Energy

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (18.5 years), Strategy (18.5 years), Information Technology (15 years), Legal (12.5 years), Customer Service (2 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Project Management

Strategy

Information Technology

Legal

Customer Service

Product Development

Skills

Data Protection
Information Security
Project Management
Auditing
Customizing / Requirements Analysis / Design
Training Activities (Data Protection Expertise, Data Protection In Hr, Employee Training)
Certified: Certified International Privacy Professional; Cipp/e (Iapp)
Data Protection Auditor And Data Protection Officer (Tüv)
Industries: Energy Suppliers
Industries: Manufacturing Industry
Industries: Telecommunications
Industries: Tax Consulting
Industries: Crm Solution Providers
Industries: It Service Providers
Industries: Media And Publishing
Industries: Marketing Service Providers
Industries: Software Manufacturers
Industries: Logistics
Industries: Public Sector
Industries: Politics, Associations And Federations, Ngos
Industries: Retail And Ecommerce
Industries: Banking / Financial Services
Databases And Platform Tools: Oracle
Databases And Platform Tools: Mysql
Databases And Platform Tools: Mssql
Databases And Platform Tools: Postgresql
Databases And Platform Tools: Qlikview
Databases And Platform Tools: Nscale
Databases And Platform Tools: Ms365
Programming Languages And Standards: Php
Programming Languages And Standards: Javascript
Programming Languages And Standards: C#
Programming Languages And Standards: Java
Programming Languages And Standards: Sql
Programming Languages And Standards: Xml
Programming Languages And Standards: Html
Programming Languages And Standards: Css
Products: Oracle Sql Developer
Products: Mysql Workbench
Products: Nscale – Ecm/dms For Enterprises And Smes
Products: Dialogcrm - Crm System For The Media Industry
Products: Promio.mail - Email Marketing System
Products: Qlikview - Bi Software
Products: Onetrust Data Mapping And Pia
Products: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver)
Products: Microsoft Office 365, Ms Project, Visio, Microsoft Office Admin Center
Products: 2b-advice

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Latin

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2009

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Information Law (FH) · Information Law · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Current Issues in Employee Data Protection

BvD

Security Hacker

itkService

Information Security Officer

itkService

Installation and Testing of Firewall Systems

Data Protection Management and Data Protection Audit according to VdS Standard 10010

VdS

Certified International Privacy Professional; CIPP/E

IAPP

Implementation of the GDPR in Corporate Groups

Fachtagung Otto-Schmidt-Verlag

ISMS for SMEs according to VdS 3473 (now VdS 10000)

Pan-European Data Protection Reform

DGRI-Fachtagung

The EU General Data Protection Regulation in Practical Implementation

GDD-Fachtagung

Certified Data Protection Officer DIN ISO 17024

GlobalCert

ISO 27001 Foundation

TÜV

Quality Management Officer

Data Protection Manager

TÜV

Data Protection Specialist

DEKRA

Data Protection Auditor

TÜV, ISO 19011

Data Protection Officer in Medically Led Institutions

LAeK-Hessen

Data Protection Officer

TÜV

Data Protection Auditor and Data Protection Officer

TÜV

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Burkhard based?

Burkhard is based in Braunfels, Germany.

What languages does Burkhard speak?

Burkhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Latin (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Burkhard have?

Burkhard has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Burkhard has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Burkhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Burkhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Burkhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development, Data Protection Consultant, Technical Consultant, Key Account Support.

What is Burkhard's latest experience?

Burkhard's most recent position is Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development.

What companies has Burkhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Burkhard has worked for sequda GmbH.

Which industries is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Energy. Burkhard also has some experience in Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT). Burkhard also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Product Development, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Energy.

Which business areas has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Burkhard's education?

Burkhard attended Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences for Information Law.

Does Burkhard have any certificates?

Burkhard has 19 certificates. Among them, these include: Current Issues in Employee Data Protection, Security Hacker, and Information Security Officer.

What is the availability of Burkhard?

Burkhard is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Burkhard?

Burkhard's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.