Samuel Uzoigwe

Samuel Uzoigwe is a privacy and data protection professional with a strong legal foundation built over more than a decade of practice. A Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Samuel brings deep expertise in building and managing compliance programs for organizations in the banking, fintech, and telecommunications sectors.

Throughout his career, Samuel has advised companies on aligning their data processing practices with GDPR and other international data protection frameworks. He is a contributor to GDPRHub, one of the largest open-access databases tracking European data protection case law and authority decisions. His engagement with the global privacy community further includes roles as an ex Wikimedia Foundation Fellow and a CAIDP-certified AI Fellow, reflecting his commitment to responsible data governance and AI ethics.

Samuel’s approach combines practical legal counsel with a strategic understanding of how technology companies operate. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, he brings a unique perspective on navigating data protection compliance in emerging markets while maintaining alignment with EU and global regulatory expectations.