ITO

LLM, C-DPO, FIP, AIGP, CIPM, CIPP/E

Profile

Ito is a Global Leader in Internet Laws.  A Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with a Master of Laws (LLM) in Internet Law and Policy, Ito is conducting her doctoral research in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Legacy.

She is an internationally regarded privacy authority, with deep practical knowledge of multi-jurisdictional data protection laws including the UK and EU GDPR, CCPA, NDPA, PDPL and HIPAA.

Throughout her career, Ito has shaped global compliance strategies and delivered highly effective solutions for process optimisation, policy design, and risk reduction. Her strong technical acumen and leadership in designing and deploying governance frameworks have enabled numerous organisations to achieve business efficiency while maintaining robust regulatory alignment.

As CEO of ALLNET Law, Ito advises major international organisations as a Data Protection Consultant, Group Data Protection Officer, and EU Representative. She also serves as an Independent Conformity Assessment Advisor for the Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS)—the first UK-accredited body to offer GDPR-approved certification for organisations under the Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC).

A respected academic and educator, Ito brings over 20 years of lecturing experience and is an accredited Training Partner with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the British Computer Society BCS) and the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB). She delivers high-impact professional privacy certification training across high-stakes environments, including capacity-building programmes for senior executives within global Data Protection Authorities.

Ito is widely sought after as a thought leader, keynote speaker, and specialist trainer—championing ethical innovation, equity in technology governance, and the protection of individual rights in the digital space. Her recognition as a PICCASO Award DEI Leadership Excellence Winner underscores her outstanding commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion within privacy, security, and compliance domains.

Membership / Approved Training Partner

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • British Computer Society (BCS)
  • International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBIGQ)

Course Delivery & Expertise

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E)
  • Certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP)
  • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
  • Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO)
  • GDPR Data Protection Practitioner (GDPR-P)

Recent Achievement / Publications

  • PICCASO Award DEI Leadership Excellence Winner, 2025
  • Designed Data Protection Curriculum.
  • Supported with the development of policies for Government and Private Corporations.
  • Training Regulatory Bodies and Government Agencies on European Data Protection Law.
  • Independent Conformity Assessment Advisor for the first Certification Body to be accredited under the General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Implementing GDPR compliance programmes for several clients and championing the Data Privacy Governance Framework.
  • Drafted the Binding Corporate Rules for submission to the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL).
  • Cyber security breach advice to multiple clients including implementing response plans.