Cody Olson
About Cody Olson
Cody Olson serves as the Group Data Protection Officer at Groupe Rocher, a position he has held since 2019. With a strong academic background in law and extensive experience in data protection governance, he ensures compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
Work at Groupe Rocher
Cody Olson has been serving as the Group Data Protection Officer at Groupe Rocher since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing data protection governance across the organization. His work focuses on ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations, which is critical for the company's operations in the Paris Area, France. Olson's expertise in data protection allows him to effectively manage the complexities associated with personal data handling within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Cody Olson holds three Bachelor's degrees in Political Science, Legal Studies, and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II), earning a Master's degree in Droit de l'Union européenne and a Diplôme Supérieur Universitaire (DSU) in the same field. Additionally, he studied at Université Rennes 2. Olson possesses a comprehensive understanding of American Constitutional Law and International Private Law, which enhances his data protection expertise.
Background
Before joining Groupe Rocher, Cody Olson gained diverse experience in various legal and data protection roles. He worked as an intern at Shearman & Sterling LLP in 2012 and served as a Bluebook Legal Officer at the European Commission from 2013 to 2014. Olson also held positions as a Legal Officer and Legal Translator at CNIL from 2014 to 2015, and as a Data Protection Senior Consultant at CIL CONSULTING by TNP from 2016 to 2019. His background includes significant involvement in data protection governance and compliance.
Achievements
Cody Olson has demonstrated expertise in managing international transfers of personal data, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). He specializes in integrating Privacy and Security by Design principles into organizational processes. His experience also includes negotiating large contracts with major actors, focusing on data protection and privacy compliance. Additionally, he has a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering, specifically related to the 4th AML Directive.