Clarisse Knaëbel Kunii
About Clarisse Knaëbel Kunii
Clarisse Knaëbel Kunii serves as the Senior Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer for the Asia Pacific Japan region at Contentsquare. With a strong background in data privacy and compliance, she has held various legal positions across notable organizations in France and Japan.
Current Role at Contentsquare
Clarisse Knaëbel Kunii serves as Senior Legal Counsel and Data Protection Officer for the Asia Pacific Japan region at Contentsquare. In this role, she acts as a Legal Ambassador, ensuring alignment with the corporate vision and standards. She collaborates with internal stakeholders across various departments, including sales, finance, and procurement, to maintain global compliance. Additionally, she provides training to sales and operational teams on privacy, compliance, and contractual issues.
Previous Experience at Contentsquare
Clarisse previously worked at Contentsquare in several capacities. She served as Global Data Privacy & Compliance Counsel - DPO from 2021 to 2022 and as Senior Privacy Counsel & DPO (EEA) for nine months in 2022. Her roles involved overseeing data privacy and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to legal standards in the European Economic Area.
Background in Data Protection
Clarisse has a strong background in data protection, having worked as Deputy Data Protection Officer at Croix-Rouge française from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Data Privacy Manager at The French Red Cross Foundation during the same period. Her experience includes roles at the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL), where she served as Data Protection Legal Counsel and Head of Notification Unit.
Educational Qualifications
Clarisse holds multiple degrees in law and related fields. She achieved a Master's degree in Data Protection & IT Law from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and a Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA) from Paris Bar School. Additionally, she studied Japanese Law at Meiji University and has a Master's degree in Taxation, Business Law, Consulting & Business Management from OMNES Education.
Legal Expertise and Skills
Clarisse has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating data transfer agreements with multinational companies. She leads project-based work within the legal department as needed, demonstrating her ability to manage complex legal issues. Her expertise encompasses various aspects of data protection law, compliance, and corporate governance.