Debbie Midwinter
About Debbie Midwinter
Debbie Midwinter serves as the Security Lead for Incident Management at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in managing data breaches, ensuring GDPR compliance, and fostering a culture of reporting within the organization.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Debbie Midwinter has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2004, holding various positions over the years. Currently, she serves as the Security Lead for Incident Management, a role she has held since 2014. In this capacity, she manages data information breaches assessed up to Bronze level and ensures compliance with GDPR regulations. Additionally, she liaises with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) when necessary. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Compliance Analyst from 2009 to 2014 and as a Senior Fraud Analyst from 2004 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Debbie Midwinter studied at Kingsdown School, where she achieved 9 GCSEs with grades A-C between 1983 and 1988. Her educational background provides a foundation for her extensive career in compliance and security within the financial sector. She has developed expertise in managing data breaches, ensuring GDPR compliance, and supporting whistleblowing investigations, contributing to a culture of transparency within Nationwide Building Society.
Background in Financial Services
Debbie Midwinter has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily with Nationwide Building Society. Before her tenure at Nationwide, she worked at NatWest Group as a Banking Officer from 1988 to 1993. Her career at Nationwide began in 1997 as a Customer Advisor, where she held various roles until 2004. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of compliance, fraud analysis, and incident management in the banking sector.
Achievements in Compliance and Security
In her role as Security Lead - Incident Management, Debbie Midwinter has made significant contributions to the organization's compliance framework. She provides training, guidance, and advice to ensure full GDPR compliance across the business. Additionally, she supports and investigates whistleblowing cases, promoting an open culture of reporting within Nationwide Building Society. Her efforts in managing data breaches and liaising with regulatory bodies underscore her commitment to maintaining high standards of security and compliance.