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Mark Keddie is the Chief Privacy Officer for BT Group which, in addition to being an ISP and sports broadcaster, is one of the largest communication and cloud service providers in the world. With operations in over 190 countries Mark has overall responsibility for BT’s global data privacy strategy and compliance programme across the Functions and Lines of Business. In addition to data privacy, Mark’s portfolio extends to broader data governance matters, PCI DSS and information retention.

With over 15 years’ experience, Mark has been active in privacy since developing a professional interest as a Chartered Marketer working in the global energy sector. In his capacity for managing relationships with regulatory authorities and professional bodies, he has held Chair positions in industry privacy groups including the American Petroleum Institute, the European Privacy Officers’ Network and was a founding member of the European Privacy Officers’ Forum.

Mark has spoken at a wide variety of external events in Europe and America and has also contributed to in-house and external publications. His interest in privacy has allowed Mark to develop wider professional experience in ethics and compliance governance including fraud and anti-bribery & corruption.

In addition to an MSc, Mark holds various academic and professional qualifications including privacy, IT and fraud investigation. His outside interests include ultra-running.