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About Us

Our Founding
Principals

Our Founding Principals are immersed in our core values and maintaining our integrity.

Our Purpose

We support organisations justify how and why they use people’s personal information.

Our Company
Values

We have established ourselves as one of the most respected Data Protection consultants in the UK.

Our Team

We work to understand each of our clients’ unique needs. We tailor our approach to suit you.

FAQ's

Find answers to the most common queries about data protection, compliance, and information governance.

Bespoke Training
Our In House bespoke training is designed around your needs
Online Courses
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Training
Data Protection

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Advanced Data Protection Officer

Advanced Data Protection Officer

A.I. & Data Protection

A.I. & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Data Protection for Investigators & Litigation Support Services

Data Protection for Investigators & Litigation Support Services

Records Management

Records Management

The New Data Use and Access Bill

The New Data Use and Access Bill
Subject Access Requests

Subject Access Requests & Redaction (SAR Training)

Subject Access Requests & Redaction (SAR Training)

Advanced Subject Access Request & Redaction of Information Training

Advanced Subject Access Request & Redaction of Information Training
RIPA For Local Authorities

Authorisation & Oversight for Senior Officers

Authorisation & Oversight for Senior Officers

A Practical Approach for Enforcement Officers

A Practical Approach for Enforcement Officers
Caldicott Guardian

Caldicott Guardian Training

Caldicott Guardian Training

Advanced Caldicott Guardian

Advanced Caldicott Guardian
Senior Information Risk Owner

Senior Risk Owner Training

Senior Risk Owner Training

Advanced Senior Risk Owner Training

Advanced Senior Risk Owner Training
Additional Courses

Safer Recruitment

Safer Recruitment

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Information Asset Owner

Information Asset Owner

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regulations

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regulations

Board Briefings / Senior Staff Training

Board Briefings / Senior Staff Training

Marketing, Fundraising & Data Protection

Marketing, Fundraising & Data Protection

CAF Aligned NHS DSPT Update

CAF Aligned NHS DSPT Update
Course Enquiry
Bespoke Training
Our In House bespoke training is designed around your needs
Online Courses
Find out when our next online courses are and book here
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our services
Training
Data Protection

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Advanced Data Protection Officer

Advanced Data Protection Officer

A.I. & Data Protection

A.I. & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Data Protection for Investigators & Litigation Support Services

Data Protection for Investigators & Litigation Support Services

Records Management

Records Management

The New Data Use and Access Bill

The New Data Use and Access Bill
Subject Access Requests

Subject Access Requests & Redaction (SAR Training)

Subject Access Requests & Redaction (SAR Training)

Advanced Subject Access Request & Redaction of Information Training

Advanced Subject Access Request & Redaction of Information Training
RIPA For Local Authorities

Authorisation & Oversight for Senior Officers

Authorisation & Oversight for Senior Officers

A Practical Approach for Enforcement Officers

A Practical Approach for Enforcement Officers
Caldicott Guardian

Caldicott Guardian Training

Caldicott Guardian Training

Advanced Caldicott Guardian

Advanced Caldicott Guardian
Senior Information Risk Owner

Senior Risk Owner Training

Senior Risk Owner Training

Advanced Senior Risk Owner Training

Advanced Senior Risk Owner Training
Additional Courses

Safer Recruitment

Safer Recruitment

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Cyber Security & Data Protection

Information Asset Owner

Information Asset Owner

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regulations

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regulations

Board Briefings / Senior Staff Training

Board Briefings / Senior Staff Training

Marketing, Fundraising & Data Protection

Marketing, Fundraising & Data Protection

CAF Aligned NHS DSPT Update

CAF Aligned NHS DSPT Update
Services
Audits

GDPR Audit

GDPR Audit

DSP Toolkit Audit & Support

DSP Toolkit Audit & Support

Physical Security Review

Physical Security Review

Data Protection Impact Assessment

Data Protection Impact Assessment
Policy Creation & Review

Policy Creation & Review

Policy Creation & Review

DPIA Assessment & Support

DPIA Assessment & Support
Managed Support

Freedom of Information Requests (FOI)

Freedom of Information Requests (FOI)

Incident & Breach Management

Incident & Breach Management

Subject Access Requests / Redaction

Subject Access Requests / Redaction

DSP Toolkit Guidance / Assurance

DSP Toolkit Guidance / Assurance

Managed Data Protection Service (DPO)

Managed Data Protection Service (DPO)

Managed Caldicott Guardian (CG)

Managed Caldicott Guardian (CG)

Information Sharing

Information Sharing
Bespoke Training
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News & Information

Navigating the Future of Health Data: Why Caldicott Guardian Training and Managed Services Matter More Than Ever

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What changes are expected for the DSPT in 2025-2026?

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Reinforcing Business Trust Through Information Governance: What the NCSC Report Reveals

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What to do in a data breach

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Subject Access Requests – what are the legal requirements?

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Subject Access Requests, or “SARs”, are a legal right of individuals under the Data Protection

When did you last update your privacy notice?

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Privacy notices are essential to business reputation and encourage the development of customer trust and

Data protection experts are most trusted for personal information advice, states survey

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently published the results of this year’s Public Attitudes on

Children’s data and consent

A chalkboard has a piece of white chalk resting against it. The words 'back to school' are written in italics on the chalkboard.

As the new school year gets underway, is it time to consider your protection of

Data retention – how long should we keep data?

A stick figure is drawn on a dark background using white ink, it appears to show a person throwing a piece of paper into a waste paper bin.

Data retention is an important part of GDPR. Zero Waste Week, which has happened in

The data protection fee – who needs to pay it?

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The data protection fee applies to all organisations (including sole traders) who process personal information,

What are the roles and responsibilities in Data Protection?

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There are several data protection roles and responsibilities organisations should look to appoint to stay

What is the accountability framework?

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‘Accountability framework’ is a term often used in relation to compliance with data protection and

Data protection implications on a democratic election process

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Our Managing Director Gary Baker has previously worked with the Electoral Commission in supervising elections.

Common email mistakes that cause data breaches

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How can we avoid them?

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