Jersey's data watchdog adds to team

Thursday 02 March 2023

The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner has announced the appointment of two new senior members of staff.

Caro Robson has been appointed as Director of Regulatory Strategy and Sophia Bird has been appointed as Community Engagement Lead.

Ms Robson is an international Privacy and Data Governance leader with 14 years’ experience working with governments, international organisations and multinational businesses regarding data and technology regulation. 

Prior to her current role, Ms Robson led the Data Protection and Digital Practice at a consultancy in Brussels, where she was project manager and expert advisor to organisations including European institutions and agencies. 

Ms Bird has spent 17 years working in presenting and communications roles at ITV Channel Television and prior to that, in finance.

Information Commissioner Paul Vane commented: "Caro and Sophia are a very strong addition to the team and will ensure we continue to press forward with our plans to inform and support our community.” 

Ms Robson said: “I am honoured to have been appointed as Director of Regulatory Strategy for the Jersey OIC. This is a really exciting time for Jersey and the development of its digital economy, so it’s great to be part of such a trusted and dynamic regulator.”

Ms Bird added: “I am thrilled to be working as part of a team with such a breadth of knowledge. I am looking forward to becoming an ambassador for the office and helping Islanders in the understanding of their personal rights and day to day privacy.”

Pictured top - left to right: Caro Robson, Director of Regulatory Strategy and Sophia Bird, Community Engagement Lead.