Ryan Mackie
DPO & AI Compliance Manager
Experience
DPO & AI Compliance Manager
micro1 Inc.
Appointed as consultant AI & Data Privacy Counsel, DPO & AI Compliance Manager to help set up micro1’s GDPR and EU AI Act compliance initiatives
Designed and launched a comprehensive AI Compliance Programme aligned with the EU AI Act, covering risk assessments, governance frameworks, transparency obligations, and bias mitigation strategies for AI recruitment tools
Acted as primary contact for regulators, enterprise clients, and internal stakeholders on AI compliance matters
Oversaw day to day data privacy compliance, including drafting and updating privacy documentation, managing Data Processing Agreements, handling Data Subject Rights Requests (e.g. DSARs), and ensuring cross-border data transfer compliance
Left due to being asked to make assurances based on unvalidated information and concerns over honesty in candidate data usage and deletion requests.
Senior Legal AI & Privacy Specialist
Luxembourg National Data Service
- Helped LNDS partners develop legally compliant solutions in AI, healthcare, and data research, emphasising data protection by design and AI legal, compliance, and ethics
- Safeguarded sensitive data, secured digital frameworks, and navigated IP complexities by integrating legal and technical strategies
- Articulated ethical, legal, and social implications to diverse audiences with strong communication skills
- Brought an analytical, solution-oriented mindset, adaptability, and cultural intelligence to the role.
Managing Director & Lead Consultant
AILegalCompliance.com
Provided general data privacy and cyber security legal, risk, and compliance consultancy services, including outsourced DPO and data privacy management
Projects:
Design and implement a process and policies for a multinational client to conduct AI conformity and AI risk assessments under the draft EU AI Act
Draft and update terms of service for AI-related solutions and design new AI policies and procedures, e.g., for employee use of Generative AI (such as ChatGPT)
Collaborate with an AI governance software provider to map EU AI Act provisions and implement controls for end-user compliance
Assess risk under the GDPR and EU AI Act for Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Meta AI.
AI & Data Privacy Legal Consultant
Intel Corporation
- Provided expert advice and support on AI legal, governance, risk, and compliance from an EU/UK perspective
- Assessed new AI projects for IP, legal, privacy, and ethical AI risks and collaborated on risk mitigation strategies
- Developed a DPIA tailored to high-risk AI projects and contributed to creating a model card for transparency and accountability under the EU AI Act and other regulations
- Supported Intel’s AI Governance Working Group in designing and implementing an AI governance framework for ethical and responsible AI practices
- Monitored AI’s impact on privacy, security, and societal implications to ensure regulatory compliance
- Assisted in establishing an AI ethics committee and integrated ethical considerations throughout the AI development lifecycle
- Led training initiatives to promote AI governance principles and foster a culture of accountability and ethical responsibility
- Kept updated on emerging AI governance trends, regulations, and best practices.
Data Privacy, Cyber Security & AI Lawyer / Consultant
Lawyers on Demand
Provided AI, data privacy, and cyber security legal support, including designing and implementing DPIAs from scratch and drafting Data Processing Agreements and data privacy policies
Assisted with GDPR and information security issues, triaged and managed personal data breaches, and liaised with regulators (e.g., the UK ICO)
Clients included:
Springer Nature (Germany & UK)
UniBuddy (UK & EU)
Goodwin Proctor (UK & Luxembourg)
London Stock Exchange (UK & EU)
Data Protection Consultant
Gen II Fund Services Luxembourg
- Supported the Group DPO and Data Privacy Team with GDPR compliance efforts on a fixed-term contract
- Conducted vendor data privacy due diligence
- Reviewed data processing agreements and standard contractual clauses
- Assessed data incidents to determine reportable breaches and managed responses
- Drafted playbooks for DPIAs, personal data breach handling, and vendor due diligence
- Collaborated with the Group DPO to streamline internal processes and explore solutions to manage increasing workload.
Data Privacy and Cyber Security Legal, Risk and Compliance Specialist
Various multinational clients
- Provided data privacy legal, governance, risk, and compliance support to clients including:
- Virgin Money (Online UK Bank, previously Clydesdale)
- Credit Suisse (UK)
- Marks & Spencer (Group Information Security Team)
- Schroders (Asset Managers)
- Honda Motor Europe
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Experienced in Banking and Finance (11.5 years), Automotive (11 years), Retail (11 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), Professional Services (1.5 years), and Healthcare (0.5 years).
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Experienced in Legal (13.5 years), Information Technology (11.5 years), and Research and Development (0.5 years).
Summary
Experienced lawyer with over 12 years expertise in data privacy, GDPR, AI and cyber security law and compliance. Proven track record in leading compliance programs, conducting AI and data protection impact/ risk assessments, and advising on key regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR and EU AI Act. Skilled in implementing privacy-by-design and delivering strategic legal guidance for global organisations.
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Education
Nottingham Business School
MBA, Distinction in Finance & Accountancy · Nottingham, United Kingdom
University of Cape Town Law School
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice · Legal Practice · Cape Town, South Africa · Distinction
University of South Africa
LLB · Law · South Africa · Distinction
Certifications & licenses
BABL AI - Professional Certificate In AI & Algorithm Auditing (AI & Algorithmic Audit & Risk Specialist)
BABL AI – Professional Certificate - EU AI Act: Conformity Requirements For High-Risk AI Systems
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E)
Europrivacy Implementer Certification
Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)
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