Michelle Delport
About Michelle Delport
Michelle Delport serves as the Compliance & Data Protection Manager at Atlas, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in law and extensive experience in compliance across various jurisdictions, she develops training programs and ensures adherence to GDPR standards.
Current Role at Atlas
Michelle Delport serves as the Compliance & Data Protection Manager at Atlas since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations globally. Her duties include managing privacy notices, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), and protocols for data breaches. She works within a global company characterized by a diverse workforce operating across multiple time zones. Michelle also conducts research on compliance and data protection issues, collaborating with internal subject matter experts, vendors, and local legal counsel.
Previous Experience at Clayton Utz
Prior to her current position, Michelle Delport worked as a Senior Lawyer in Major Projects & Construction at Clayton Utz from 2016 to 2019 in Brisbane, Queensland. During her three years at the firm, she gained significant experience in legal matters related to major projects and construction, contributing to her expertise in compliance and data protection.
Education and Qualifications
Michelle Delport has a strong educational background in law and political science. She studied at The University of Queensland, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with an Extended Major in Political Science from 2008 to 2012. She also completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The Australian National University in 2012. Additionally, she studied at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, obtaining an Introduction to International Arbitration in 2015.
Training Program Development
In her professional capacity, Michelle Delport develops training programs focused on critical topics such as Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment. These programs are designed to enhance workplace compliance and promote a safe working environment. Her experience in this area reflects her commitment to fostering a culture of compliance and awareness within organizations.
Role at ELEMENTS GLOBAL SERVICES
Before joining Atlas, Michelle held the position of Compliance & Data Protection Manager for the APAC and LATAM regions at ELEMENTS GLOBAL SERVICES from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for addressing compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the employment context. Her work involved developing policies, including a global unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, in collaboration with departmental experts.