About BESTDPO
Turning data regulation into practical capability and international careers
BestDPO is an independent Privacy & AI Governance School founded to bridge the gap between complex legal theory, real-world compliance operations and sustainable career growth for internationally oriented professionals.
Leadership & Founders
Built by practitioners. Run by privacy education leaders.
BestDPO combines first-hand regulatory expertise with proven experience in designing and scaling high-impact Data Privacy and AI training programmes for international markets.
Co-Founder · Lead Privacy & AI Governance Practitioner
Ksenia Laputko
Practicing DPO · International Privacy & AI Governance Specialist
Ksenia brings 10+ years of legal and data protection practice, advising international technology companies, cross-border SaaS and global businesses on GDPR compliance, DPIAs, cross-border data transfers and EU AI Act readiness. At BestDPO, she leads the core European privacy curriculum, practical case simulations and DPO-track mastery.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner · Learning & Growth Lead
Giulia Shapakova
Venture Builder · Former Head of Training Unit at Data Privacy Office Europe
Giulia has extensive experience building, scaling and managing executive education programmes in Data Privacy and AI across European and global markets. At BestDPO, she leads strategic growth, learner journey design, admissions and career transition pathways for international professionals.
We combine first-hand regulatory casework with rigorous instructional design.
Our students don't just receive legal lectures — they go through a structured, career-tested system designed to build real capability and professional standing in the global market.
BestDPO standard
Professional honesty
A serious career bridge, not a shortcut
