Dr Rena Gertz

Data Protection Officer
The University of Edinburgh

Dr Rena Gertz completed her law degree in Germany before moving to Scotland for a Masters Degree and PhD in law, followed by a research fellowship at Edinburgh University. Leaving academia, she worked in local government for 7 years as DP and FOI Compliance Officer, while still maintaining her relationship with Edinburgh University, lecturing on several Masters Degree programmes. In May 2017 she returned fully to Edinburgh University by taking up the role of Data Protection Officer.