Brigit Morris
About Brigit Morris
Brigit Morris serves as the Global Lead Data Privacy Counsel at The Economist, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in data protection law, with previous roles at the BBC and the Australian Law Reform Commission.
Current Role at The Economist
Brigit Morris serves as the Global Lead Data Privacy Counsel at The Economist, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees data privacy strategies and compliance initiatives, ensuring that the organization adheres to relevant laws and regulations. Her expertise in data protection is critical in navigating the complexities of global data privacy issues within the media sector.
Previous Experience at BBC
Brigit Morris worked at the BBC in various legal capacities from 2017 to 2022. Initially, she served as a Lawyer specializing in Data Protection and Freedom of Information from 2017 to 2019. She then advanced to the role of Senior Lawyer in the same field, where she worked from 2019 until 2022. Her tenure at the BBC involved advising on legal compliance and managing data privacy matters.
Legal Career at Australian Law Reform Commission
Before her time at the BBC, Brigit Morris was a Legal Officer at the Australian Law Reform Commission from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she contributed to legal research and policy development, focusing on reform initiatives that addressed various legal issues within Australia.
Education and Expertise
Brigit Morris holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Law from King's College London, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sydney, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in data privacy and legal compliance.