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Alex G.

UK GDPR & Data Privacy Specialist | DPO-for-Hire | Audits & DPIAs

Hornchurch, United Kingdom
$100 per hour
5 jobs
$1K+ total earnings

UK businesses face growing pressure to get data protection right, but hiring a full-time DPO isn't always practical. I step in as your dedicated outsourced DPO, giving you the expertise you need without the overhead. With over 10 years in data privacy, I've led GDPR compliance programmes from the ground up, most recently as Group Data Privacy Manager at Marston Holdings (1,000–5,000 employees), where I built the organisation's entire compliance framework when GDPR came into force in 2018. I currently serve as outsourced DPO for several clients across healthcare, enforcement, debt recovery, finance and sports/retail. Here's what I help clients with: • GDPR audits and gap assessments — finding where your biggest risks actually are • DPIAs — Data Protection Impact Assessments for new systems, processes, and products • Privacy policies, fair processing notices, and records of processing activities (RoPAs) • Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) — handled correctly and on time • Incident response and ICO notifications • Ongoing DPO support — acting as your named DPO on a retainer basis • Body-worn video and CCTV governance frameworks • Staff training and building a culture of privacy across your organisation I work across sectors including healthcare, hospitality, sports, and financial services. Whether you need a one-off audit or want me as your long-term DPO, I'll make data protection practical, proportionate, and genuinely useful to your business.

Abi W.

open source intel, data leaks, cyber investigation, pen testing

Bristol, United Kingdom
$37 per hour
43 jobs
$8K+ total earnings

Experienced cyber security consultant /investigator with expertise in open source/OSINT data, data leaks exposure discovery, cybercrime investigations, security threat research and analysis, ethical hacking, pen testing, digital forensics, incident response, competitor intelligence, due diligence, intellectual property investigation, and other investigations. I strive to get results that others can't, and always go the extra mile. I have investigated/assessed multiple cases on behalf of clients both on and off of Upwork which have included: - Tracing people/assets - Investigating cyber fraud/scams, cyber attacks, romance scams, cheating partners/spouses, data theft, extortion - Assessing company websites/IT infrastructure/brand for technical vulnerabilities, attack surface and data leakage - Company/brand/person threat assessments/exposure

Shatakshi Y.

DMCA & Brand Protection Specialist | 3,500+ Global Takedowns |

London, United Kingdom
$20 per hour
14 jobs
$5K+ total earnings

I'm Shatakshi Yadav, a Brand Protection and IP Enforcement Specialist at StellarStart Global with 5 years of experience helping creators, startups, and e-commerce brands remove infringing content from the internet — fast, legally, and with full documentation. I have completed over 4,500 successful takedowns across major platforms in the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and India. My Services Include ✅ DMCA Notices and Copyright Infringement Removals ✅ Counterfeit Product and Listing Takedowns — Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, Alibaba, Temu, Walmart ✅ Trademark Violation Reporting and Enforcement ✅ YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Social Media Content Removals ✅ Domain and Hosting-Based Website Suspensions — GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Namecheap ✅ Search Engine De-indexing — Google, Bing ✅ Platform Policy Violation Reporting ✅ Brand Monitoring and IP Enforcement Strategy How I Work Every case follows a clear and structured process — identify infringing URLs, prepare accurate notices for the specific platform, submit through the correct channels, monitor progress, and follow up until removal is confirmed. No shortcuts, no bots, no generic templates. Why Choose Me ✅ 4,500+ takedowns completed with speed and full documentation ✅ 100% manual and compliant — every action defensible and platform-specific ✅ Multi-jurisdictional expertise — US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, India ✅ Strict confidentiality on every matter ✅ Fast turnaround with proactive updates throughout Copycats move fast. I move faster.

Abby G.

Compliance & IP Lawyer | GDPR, EU AI Act, FDA, Patent, Trademark

Poole, United Kingdom
$45 per hour
254 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

Compliance & IP Lawyer helping startups, brands, and established businesses stay compliant and protect their intellectual property end to end — worldwide, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia & WIPO Madrid. As a Top Rated Plus freelancer with 190+ completed projects and a 100% Job Success score, I deliver filing-ready, audit-ready work. You get one advisor for both your regulatory exposure and your brand assets. DATA PRIVACY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ✅ GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA & Australian Privacy Act audits, gap analysis & remediation ✅ Privacy policies, cookie notices, terms of service & data processing agreements (DPAs) ✅ Fractional DPO support and data-protection documentation AI GOVERNANCE & EU AI ACT ✅ AI governance & readiness across the EU AI Act and emerging US, UK, Canada & Australia AI frameworks ✅ AI use policies, governance frameworks & transparency documentation ✅ Training-data & copyright compliance for AI systems (a core AI Act requirement) PRODUCT, LABELING & E-COMMERCE COMPLIANCE ✅ FDA & MoCRA label review (cosmetics, OTC, supplements, food) ✅ Product labeling & claims compliance across US / UK / EU / Canada / Australia ✅ Marketplace & platform compliance (Amazon Brand Registry, Shopify); accessibility (ADA / WCAG / EAA) risk reviews TRADEMARK ✅ Clearance searches & infringement analysis (USPTO, UKIPO, EUIPO, CIPO, IP Australia & other jurisdictions worldwide) ✅ Filing, prosecution & USPTO Office Action responses ✅ Oppositions, cancellations & rectifications; cease & desist enforcement COPYRIGHT ✅ Registration filings (US eCO, UK, EU & international) ✅ DMCA notices & counter-notices ✅ Assignments & chain-of-title work PATENT ✅ Patentability & freedom-to-operate opinions ✅ Drafting & filing support ✅ Infringement analysis CONTRACTS & LICENSING ✅ Contract drafting & review (service, partnership, employment, NDA) ✅ IP licensing agreements & portfolio management WEB3, CRYPTO & DAO ✅ DAO governance documentation & legal-wrapper structuring (LLC, foundation, association) ✅ Token sale, contributor & IP assignment agreements; smart-contract terms drafting ✅ Trademark & brand protection for token, NFT & Web3 projects; NFT IP ownership & licensing ✅ MiCA whitepaper & AML/KYC policy documentation support (reserved legal opinions via qualified local counsel) I work to a consistent house standard, hit deadlines, and communicate proactively throughout. Reserved or regulated legal work is handled through appropriately qualified local counsel where required. Send me your matter and I'll come back with a clear scope and next steps.

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