The DPO Centre DPO Academy welcomes first cohort

On 9 September 2024, The DPO Centre DPO Academy proudly welcomed its first cohort of five exceptional Trainee Data Protection Officers (TDPOs).

Abi, Amber, Maxwell, Astha, and Selvi bring a strong academic foundation and a shared passion for data protection. Their diverse backgrounds span law, education, and data science, enriching The DPO Academy programme with a broad range of expertise and perspectives.

As the UK’s only DPO led professional training programme, our TDPOs benefit from a combination of academic study and practical, real-world client experience.

Rob Masson, CEO of The DPO Centre, said:

‘We are incredibly proud and excited to welcome our new Trainee DPOs to our #ONETEAM. The DPO Centre DPO Academy represents a significant milestone in our mission to inspire and develop one remarkable and extraordinary team, and our aspirational vision to continuously nurture new talent. The 12-month programme has been designed to provide the most comprehensive academic and vocational education, and career development programme for an aspiring Data Protection Officer. I very much look forward to watching each of our trainees grow and thrive!’

You can find out more about each of the TDPOs here.