Karin Smit

Karin Smit is an experienced privacy and compliance professional with a strong focus on data protection regulations. Currently serving as a Privacy Coordinator at Rijkswaterstaat since November 2022, Karin's role involves ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) across various organizational units. As the owner of Pit Privacy & Training since 2010, Karin has led numerous privacy management and training initiatives across diverse sectors. Previously, Karin held positions such as Data Protection Coordinator at Feenstra, where responsibilities included liaising with supervisory authorities and developing data protection policies. Additional roles include serving as Chairman of LTC DEM Tennis, HBDI Consultant at Herrmann International, and various privacy-related positions with organizations like PrivacyCompass and DPO Network. Karin's educational background includes a Post HBO degree in Privacy Management and Data Protection Officer from Frijlande and professional credentials in coaching and training.