Stefano Gazzella is a professional in personal data protection and information security, with a solid legal background and a pragmatic approach focused on gaining a deep understanding of problems before defining solutions. He holds a degree in Law and a postgraduate diploma from the School of Specialization for Legal Professions (SSPL). Over the course of his career, he has expanded his professional profile by delving into information security and management systems, integrating legal and technical expertise in a balanced and practical manner.

Positions and Roles

• Privacy Officer and Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  Supports public and private organizations in managing personal data protection, interpreting privacy regulations, and adopting sustainable and proportionate governance models.
• Trainer and Instructor in Data Protection and Information Security
  Designs and delivers tailored training programs for organizations and diverse audiences, with a strong focus on human factors and risks related to social engineering.
• Journalist (Freelance Contributor)
  Engages in reporting and in-depth analysis on fourth-generation rights, emerging technologies, and information security.

Core Competencies

• Data Protection & Privacy Governance: practical application of the GDPR and accountability principles within organizations.
• Information Security & Management Systems: integration of information security, organizational processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Social Engineering and Human Factors: analysis of behaviors and risk dynamics related to human interactions.
• Experiential Training: design of effective, practical, and measurable learning paths.

Initiatives and Contributions

• Advanced Training: development of training programs based on simulations, role-playing, and gamification techniques, including LARP (Live Action Role Playing) activities, drawing on over twenty years of experience in this field.
• Editorial Activity: production of journalistic content and critical analysis on privacy, technology, and security, with a preference for depth over sensationalism.
• Outreach and Awareness: promotion of a data protection culture grounded in awareness and individual and organizational responsibility.

Professional Vision

He believes in an approach to privacy and information security based on listening, contextual understanding, and critical thinking. He maintains that structured reasoning, lateral analysis, and the ability to interpret the complexity of contemporary technological and social phenomena should be preferred over click-driven logic and instant news.

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