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Tish Kriznik

Junior Data Protection Specialist (non-lawyer)

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Tish is a Junior Data Protection Specialist (non-lawyer) in the Data Team of the Innovation department, providing support across a broad range of privacy, compliance, and online safety matters. Prior to joining the team, she worked in research governance within higher education, developing a strong grounding in data protection and regulatory compliance in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Working closely with the team's lawyers, Tish assists clients with DPO advisory work, general data protection compliance, data breach management, and data subject access requests (DSARs). Tish also advises on the data protection and privacy risks associated with artificial intelligence, supports Online Safety Act compliance including the completion of risk assessments, and contributes to strategic, practical guidance to help clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Tish works across a diverse range of sectors, including life sciences, retail and leisure, real estate, and entertainment. In addition to client-facing work, she leads on project management for the data team, helping to ensure matters run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

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Key Experience

  • Managed data subject access requests (DSARs) end-to-end, including scoping, data collection, redaction, exemptions analysis, and issuing compliant responses within the statutory one-month timeframe
  • Supported data breach incident response for clients across multiple sectors, including risk assessments, internal coordination, and preparation of ICO notifications within the 72-hour reporting window
  • Advised clients on the data protection and privacy risks associated with AI tools, including DPIA reviews and recommendations for compliance under UK GDPR
  • Assisted lawyers in delivering DPO advisory services and general data protection compliance support to clients in life sciences, retail and leisure, real estate, and entertainment
  • Completed Online Safety Act risk assessments for clients, identifying applicable duties and supporting compliance with Ofcom's regulatory framework

Career History

Junior Data Protection Specialist (non-lawyer), Mishcon de Reya LLP
Research Environment and Culture Manager, University of Birmingham
Research Governance Officer, University of Warwick
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Cambridge
Durham University, PhD in Applied Social Sciences – Social Policy

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