Julia Porter, Author at Data Protection Network

Julia is a Partner with DPN Associates. She has extensive privacy experience with a particular interest in Ad Tech and cookies. Julia was previously Chair of DMA (Data & Marketing Association) and Director at Guardian News & Media. Julia is passionate about good data governance and led the development the DMA Code of Practice and the Guardian’s Innovative “Why Your Data Matters” campaign.

julia@dpnetwork.org.uk

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