Paulo Carreira, researcher at INESC-ID and Associate Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), was named a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

The title acknowledges senior professionals who possess expertise in applying privacy laws, practices, and technologies to practical situations. To be eligible, candidates must exhibit continuous dedication and leadership regarding privacy and data protection, while also holding a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification, along with either a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certification.

Paulo Carreira co-founded Sensei in 2017, and is a pioneer in the application of privacy-enhancing technologies in the smart retail industry. He has over ten years of teaching experience in information systems at IST and a longstanding participation in Instituto Superior Técnico’s course, focusing on privacy and security.