LAUREN PRESTON

Lauren is your go-to privacy strategist with a knack for turning complex privacy challenges into practical, business-friendly solutions. With a globe-trotting career that started in South Africa as a lawyer and led to in-house legal counsel at a high-tech financial leader, Lauren has seen it all. From negotiating tech contracts to rolling out GDPR with a "privacy by design" mindset, she’s worked across industries like finance, tech, health, retail, and even the public sector.

Now at Bamboo, Lauren focuses on helping businesses master data compliance and tackle tricky cross-border privacy issues. She knows that building a privacy program isn’t a one-size-fits-all task - it’s about understanding the unique quirks of every organization and finding solutions that actually work. Her favourite challenge? Creating practical strategies that cut down on privacy risks while keeping businesses on track to hit their goals.

For Lauren, it’s not just about compliance; it’s about building a strong privacy culture that earns consumer trust and drives long-term success for organizations. She’s a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) and brings a fun, down-to-earth approach to even the most technical privacy conversations.

When she’s not crafting privacy programs, Lauren’s likely outdoors with her family, exploring new places, or working on another DIY project. It’s this same curiosity and passion for discovery that she brings to her work - because why shouldn’t privacy be practical and enjoyable?