Adetutu Ayo-Falade

Access and Privacy Specialist with 14 years of progressive legal experience in statutory interpretation, privacy compliance, policy development, records management, and confidential investigations. Brings demonstrated expertise in coordinating formal access to information requests, applying statutory exemptions to disclosure, conducting privacy breach investigations, and delivering advisory services aligned with FIPPA and PHIA obligations. Active NCA candidate with all five examinations passed toward Canadian bar admission.

In preparation for CIPP/C certification, August 2026. Experienced in drafting corporate policy, authorization forms, recordkeeping frameworks, and compliance monitoring programs. Grounded in internationally recognized principles of fair information handling.

Committed to citizen-focused, transparent, and defensible privacy and access practices within a publicly accountable Crown corporation environment.

Governance and Compliance Analyst - Proventis Corporate Services Limited - Ontario, Canada (Remote)

(2025-01)

• Coordinates compliance monitoring across three operational units, applying systematic regulatory analysis to identify and remediate privacy and access risks before they create organizational exposure
• Drafts and maintains compliance policies, procedures, authorization forms, and governance documentation — resolved over 15 control gaps without regulatory penalty within six months
• Manages sensitive internal investigations with confidentiality, impartiality, and diplomacy, consistent with privacy complaint handling standards under FIPPA and PHIA
• Coordinates privacy impact assessments for new processes and technology initiatives, reviewing information handling practices and recommending corrective measures
• Designs and delivers compliance training and presentation sessions to staff at all levels, building organizational capacity in privacy obligations, recordkeeping, and information protection
• Produces structured quarterly compliance monitoring reports for senior management, covering metrics, trends, and remediation progress across four departments

Legal Writer and Compliance Support Team Lead - The Lisinski Law Firm - Ohio, USA (Remote)

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

• Delivered firm-wide compliance training and presentations to over 500 staff, standardizing regulatory knowledge and ensuring consistent application of legislative requirements organization-wide
• Maintained zero-error rate across all compliance-sensitive filings through rigorous recordkeeping and documentation controls on high-volume confidential caseload
• Implemented records management controls that reduced review cycle time by 20 percent, recommending systemic process improvements to senior leadership

Project Officer and Policy Analyst - Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Citizens Mediation Centre - Lagos

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Mediated over 150 complex government disputes as an appointed mediator, investigating circumstances, gathering facts, and producing formal written reports for senior government stakeholders
• Produced technical corporate policy briefs adopted across three government service sites, informing legislative compliance practice
• Led stakeholder consultations with government departments and affected parties, translating complex legislative obligations into accessible guidance

Senior Associate - Shoroye and Associates LLP - Lagos

(2013-03 - 2024-11)

• Managed a complex legal caseload exceeding 200 files, researching legislation and producing legal opinions, advisory services notes, and compliance recommendations applicable to statutory exemption analysis under FIPPA and PHIA
• Drafted authorization forms, memoranda of understanding, and contractual arrangements ensuring third party compliance with privacy and information handling obligations
• Coordinated records management and archives practices across large volumes of sensitive client files, maintaining recordkeeping standards consistent with legislative retention requirements
• Drafted corporate policy recommendations on matters involving personal information, information protection, and organizational accountability for senior leadership
• Supervised and mentored five or more junior associates in compliance documentation, records management, and legislative interpretation

Newcomer Settlement Support and English Classroom Assistant - Westman Immigrant Services - Brandon, Manitoba

(2026-02)

• Supports newcomers and refugees navigating Manitoba settlement systems, providing culturally competent advisory services on accessing community resources and government programs

Master of Laws - LL.M - University of Lagos (2017)

Barrister at Law - B.L - Nigerian Law School, Abuja (2012)

Bachelor of Laws - LL.B - University of Lagos (2011)