Astrid Gobardhan, Data Protection Officer at VFS Global

Data Protection Officer at VFS Global

Astrid Gobardhan is Data Protection Officer at VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist, serving 67 sovereign governments worldwide. VFS Global has processed over 251 million applications since its inception in 2001. Astrid has 21 years of experience across sectors including Banking, Technology & Internet Platform and Consulting; holds a Dutch law Certificate from Erasmus University, Rotterdam; and has completed a range of certification programmes, including CIPP/E, CIPM, at the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

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Data Protection Insights

Navigating the Data Privacy Landscape in 2023

January 31, 2023

Against a backdrop of looming privacy regulation, VFS Global’s Group Data Protection Officer, Astrid Gobardhan, looks at the various benefits of privacy investment for organisations – from better security, improved customer confidence, right through to brand enhancement and reduced operational costs.

Navigating the Data Privacy Landscape in 2023

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