Steffen Lotze
Data Privacy Expert
Experience
Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 4 monthsData Privacy Expert
Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit
- Implementing information security and data privacy projects for over 5 years
- Developing data privacy policies
- Deepening project work with clients
- Rolling out ISO 27701 (PIMS)
- Preparing for ISO 27001 certification
Feb 2023 - Mar 2024
1 year 2 months Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Data Protection Officer and Information Security Consultant
Mobility Inside Plattform GmbH
- Creating concepts and policies for HR, product management, development, and IT administration
- Advising on building and managing the record of processing activities (RoPA)
- Reviewing and strengthening contracts under Art. 28 GDPR
- Reviewing and expanding documents under Art. 44 ff. GDPR
- Conducting individual and group trainings (up to executive level)
- Privacy contact for public transport associations across Germany
- Preparing for BSI basic protection certification
Achievements:
- Built a database-driven system for generating custom privacy notices
- Structured communication, arguments, and quality delivery to satisfy all transport companies
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
4 months Unterschleißheim, Germany
Senior Consultant for Information Security and Data Privacy
glacier-ac GmbH
- Building management systems to meet TISAX, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements
- Supporting OEM customers and suppliers at Trier levels 1 and 2
Sep 2019 - Jun 2022
2 years 10 months Munich, Germany
Expert Data Privacy
secunet Security Networks AG
- Preparing and conducting privacy audits in the ELSTER information network (including DPIA)
- Conducting ISO 27001/BSI basic protection audits in the public sector
- Delivering information security trainings
- Creating and revising various policies (logging, cryptography, backup, document control, data classification, home office, etc.)
- Introducing new IT clusters into the ISMS scope
Achievements:
- Significantly improved privacy quality and documentation in ELSTER and authega
- Completed the privacy review of the ELSTER information network with positive results
- Installed and configured the ILIAS LMS and developed a privacy course
Nov 2018 - Present
6 years 9 monthsIndependent Data Protection Officer
Self-employed
- Serving as data protection officer for various companies
May 2017 - Jun 2018
1 year 2 months Magdeburg, Germany
Software Consultant for ERP Systems
SelectLine Software GmbH
- Aligning requirements in specifications with ERP software capabilities
- Presenting ERP software on-site using customer-specific process examples
- Documenting in BPMN
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
4 months Germering, Germany
ERP Consultant for ERP Systems
Step Ahead AG
- Planning and implementing ERP projects
- Customizing the GUI and adapting to customer processes
Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
6 months Starnberg, Germany
Inside Sales Executive / Technical Presales
estos GmbH
- Providing technical support to partners and existing customers
- Product presentations and customer consulting
Mar 2014 - May 2016
2 years 3 months Munich, Germany
Technical Staff in IT Department
Bavaria Direktmarketing GmbH
- Importing and exporting data
- Data validation, enrichment, and analysis in Excel
- Training apprentices
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
1 yearIndependent SEO Agency
Self-employed
- Conducting market analysis for an SEO agency’s viability
- Developing websites
- Implementing SEO measures
Apr 2010 - Feb 2013
2 years 11 months Munich, Germany
Project Manager and CRM Consultant
CuT Alexander v. Sivers
- Leading the company-wide rollout of CRM software
- Customizing the software interface
- Providing 1st- and 2nd-level support for CRM software
- Introducing a financial document structure and monitoring document flow
- Establishing measures to reduce open item volume
May 2000 - Mar 2010
9 years 11 monthsOwner and Managing Director
Medienhaustechnik Lotze
- Acquiring, planning, and executing high-end media technology projects
- Programming and designing GUIs for consumer electronics control
- Integrating systems into building management
- Regularly analyzing financial reports, profit/loss, and open item lists
Feb 1998 - Apr 2000
2 years 3 months Munich, Germany
Member of the Sales Board and Managing Director
Hifi-Forum München GmbH
- Securing company orders
- Shaping business policy under the franchise agreement
Mar 1992 - Jan 1998
5 years 11 monthsRetail Salesperson and Inside Sales
- Focusing on technically complex, consultation-intensive products
- Employed at ELO-Touch Systems GmbH (Freising), AVNET Alfapower GmbH (Munich), and Radio Arndt (Donauwörth)
Sep 1988 - Feb 1992
3 years 6 months Augsburg, Germany
Apprentice Radio and Television Technician
Expert Arndt Harald Behr
- Earned journeyman certificate from the Chamber of Crafts for Swabia
- Achieved intermediate school leaving certificate through the journeyman exam
Summary
As an experienced data privacy expert, I have been successfully implementing information security and data privacy projects for over 5 years.
My primary goal is to strengthen the company’s compliance and ensure that all processes meet legal requirements. I see myself as an advisory partner in your company, aligning management systems.
For me, beyond privacy and information security standards, it’s also about identifying your company’s risk factors.
Since my training, I feel at home in the balance between:
- complex products
- high-quality products
- close customer relations
- legal certainty and innovation.
Languages
German
Native
Education
Oct 1988 - Feb 1992
Bebo-Wager Vocational School Augsburg
Journeyman Certificate, Intermediate School Leaving Certificate · Radio and Television Technology · Augsburg, Germany · 2.5
Certifications & licenses
Lead Auditor ISO 27001
Lead Auditor ISO 27701
BSI Basic Protection Practitioner
IT Security Manager
Quality Officer
Information Security Officer ISO
Data Protection Officer
Trainer Aptitude Examination
IHK
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