Anna Faber
About Anna Faber
Anna Faber is a Privacy and Regulatory Manager (Group DPO) with over 10 years of experience in international data protection and privacy. She has held various legal roles across multiple industries and currently leads privacy initiatives at Sinch in Stockholm.
Current Role at Sinch
Anna Faber serves as the Privacy and Regulatory Manager (Group DPO) at Sinch, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with international privacy regulations and implementing data protection strategies. Her responsibilities include managing privacy and regulatory initiatives that align with the company's objectives in the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience in Data Protection
Before joining Sinch, Anna Faber accumulated extensive experience in data protection roles across various organizations. She worked at Validata as Legal Counsel for Data Protection and E-Commerce from 2013 to 2015, and at thyssenkrupp as Compliance Officer for Data Protection from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Legal Counsel for global data protection at Klarna from 2011 to 2013, where she addressed privacy and related legal matters.
Education and Expertise
Anna Faber holds a Master of Laws from the University of Amsterdam, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Law from Maastricht University, studying from 2002 to 2008. Her educational background includes studies in English at Maartens College International School Groningen and French at Maastricht University. She specializes in harmonizing processes related to international privacy and global data protection.
Leadership and Initiatives
In addition to her role at Sinch, Anna Faber has been a Board member and team lead at She Captain since 2021. She has led privacy and regulatory initiatives across various industries, including finance, marketing, and e-commerce. Her experience includes implementing Privacy by Design principles and conducting privacy impact assessments, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing data protection practices.
Professional Skills and Experience
With over 10 years of experience in international data protection and privacy, Anna Faber has developed expertise in managing security and privacy incidents. Her work involves collaboration with C-suite executives and global authorities, ensuring effective communication and compliance with data protection regulations. She has also been involved with computer emergency response teams (CERT) to address privacy and security challenges.