Jonathan Friend, AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP

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BBC

Senior Lawyer

Jonathan is a commercially focused lawyer leading the BBC's Data Protection Legal team. He brings together deep AI, data protection, technology, cybersecurity and commercial expertise to drive business growth and empower individuals. Jonathan takes a people focused, pragmatic and practical approach and is a keen advocate for diversity. In previous roles, Jonathan has worked in the financial services and technology sectors as part of both large global institutions and as a general counsel advising the Board of an SME startup. 

 

Contributions by Jonathan Friend

  • Member of Training Advisory Board AI Governance 2025 - 2026