About Olaniyan Kemi:

Kemi Olaniyan is currently the Managing Partner at Richmond Martins and Partners. She joined the firm in 2023 and heads the the Privacy and Data Protection practice.
Kemi obtained her LLB degree in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where she graduated with Second Class Upper Honors in 2016. She was subsequently admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2018 after successfully passing her bar examination in flying colors and obtaining a BL.

Eager to further her legal education, Kemi proceeded to Delta State University, Abraka, where she earned her LLM in 2021 with a distinction. Her specialization in Privacy and Data Protection has equipped her with a profound understanding and skill set in managing complex data and privacy issues. She is a certified privacy professional and a lawyer with a strong legal background and expertise in privacy and data protection regulations.
As a Privacy Specialist and a Legal and Compliance Officer She had collaborated with internal teams to devise and deliver comprehensive privacy training programs, fostering heightened organizational awareness and adherence to data protection protocols. This resulted in a substantial increase in compliance and a significant reduction in potential data risks. She has also advised on data protection strategies and risk mitigation measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensured compliance with privacy laws and regulations.

She provides legal advice and direction to clients concerning privacy regulations, specifically FOIPA, HPAA, PIPEDA, and GDPR. Which ensures clients prioritise privacy and data protection, which prevents data breaches and increases their brand value by ultimately saving costs associated with reputation management. She has also designed and executed training initiatives on data protection and privacy legislation for both internal personnel and clients, ensuring a high level of comprehension and adherence to regulatory requirements.