# How to become a DPO (without a traditional background) | Naveed Malik

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Podcast: [Practical Privacy with Orla Dormer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/practical-privacy-with-orla-dormer-7667648)
Published: 2026-04-08T20:00:02+00:00
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What does it really take to become a DPO? In this episode, Naveed Malik (Group DPO at Informa) shares his journey from a non-traditional background into a senior privacy role — and why technical expertise alone isn’t enough. From building leadership skills outside of work to learning inside established governance frameworks, this episode explores the practical steps needed to bridge the gap and grow into a DPO role.

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