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Danie Strachan
“Privacy compliance requires moving beyond surface-level documentation to meaningful implementation. It’s no use if you have great policies and procedures, but privacy compliance isn’t embedded into everyday operations.”

Danie is a Senior Privacy Counsel at VeraSafe with over 17 years of legal experience. He holds a law degree from the University of Pretoria and has worked at top law firms. Initially specializing in intellectual property commercialization, Danie’s focus shifted to privacy and data protection.

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He has led several clients ranging from technology start-ups to well-known international brands through complex data protection and privacy laws, ensuring compliance and offering practical solutions. His passion lies in staying updated with emerging trends to deliver effective privacy strategies as well as empowering organizations to establish responsible data management practices.

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Danie is an engaging speaker who enjoys media interviews and regularly presents at international conferences. His recent speaking engagements include the Privacy Symposium in Venice, the Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC, and IAIA25 in Bologna.

Danie holds a research doctorate in Law (LLD) and has attained the CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, and AIGP certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Ask me

  • 1

    What are the common misconceptions companies have about data protection and privacy laws?

  • 2

    What is data protection really about, and why is it important?

  • 3

    What are some key challenges companies face when navigating complex data protection and privacy laws?

  • 4

    How can companies balance the need for data-driven decision-making with the need to protect individual privacy?

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