I run my own award winning consultancy and training company, having worked in Information Governance in the public sector for many years.I support all sectors including Micro Businesses, SMEs, Health and Charities. Providing qualified and knowledgeable consultancy, advice, and training on GDPR, DPA2018, FOI, EIR, CCTV and more. All based on practical experience, and in a plain talking, pragmatic style that helps you meet your legal obligations.My 'virtual DPO Service' allows me… Show more I run my own award winning consultancy and training company, having worked in Information Governance in the public sector for many years.I support all sectors including Micro Businesses, SMEs, Health and Charities. Providing qualified and knowledgeable consultancy, advice, and training on GDPR, DPA2018, FOI, EIR, CCTV and more. All based on practical experience, and in a plain talking, pragmatic style that helps you meet your legal obligations.My 'virtual DPO Service' allows me to work alongside your teams or as an independent contractor.As a qualified FE/HE Lecturer I develop bespoke training courses and webinars, or can deliver your pre-prepared courses for you, building your knowledge and your customers/clients trust in your business.If you need advice on policies, procedures, information sharing or agreements, I can help by reviewing what you have or drafting new for you.I have spoken at National conferences in the North West and London and I am available for your speaker engagements.As a trained investigator, I can help with breach investigations, being your independent investigator who supports your transparency in these processes.And finally... I'm not restricted to Blackpool, or even Lancashire... I'll travel anywhere in the country but we can always work together virtually. Show less

Leadership Through Data LTD take a simple approach to information governance training: no articles or recitals and no jargon.We provide training with a difference, using creative learning pathways, educational games, interactive videos, pictorial slides and focus the day on practical case scenarios! We will even find a few funny videos to break up the day.Our consultants and trainers combined have 90 years' experience working in IG in the Health and Social Care and Police… Show more Leadership Through Data LTD take a simple approach to information governance training: no articles or recitals and no jargon.We provide training with a difference, using creative learning pathways, educational games, interactive videos, pictorial slides and focus the day on practical case scenarios! We will even find a few funny videos to break up the day.Our consultants and trainers combined have 90 years' experience working in IG in the Health and Social Care and Police Service.Find out more about us at https://www.leadershipthroughdata.co.uk/ Show less

Vice/Deputy Chair of the Lancashire and Cumbria IG Leads Group. Only stepped down from role after I had left my employed role at Blackpool Council.A group comprising of IG leads from NHS (Hospital Trusts and Ambulance Service), Local Authority, Police, and private sector health care.

My role in Council was changed to focus on promoting and supporting the Council's Information Governance remit in terms of Information Risk, Information Legislation and Information Sharing. Working with internal and external colleagues to ensure Information Governance principles and minimising risk to data are embedded in projects, and contracts. I led implementation of GDPR: developing action plans, leading briefings and awareness, and developing the Strategic IG Comms Plan, DPIA… Show more My role in Council was changed to focus on promoting and supporting the Council's Information Governance remit in terms of Information Risk, Information Legislation and Information Sharing. Working with internal and external colleagues to ensure Information Governance principles and minimising risk to data are embedded in projects, and contracts. I led implementation of GDPR: developing action plans, leading briefings and awareness, and developing the Strategic IG Comms Plan, DPIA template and GDPR Checklist for services gap analysis.Lead for FOI, DPA and EIR legislation, providing advice, support and training to staff and elected members. Provision of an advisory and support service to wholly-owned companies, schools and local charities.Advice and support for CCTV: requests for information, development of policies, procedures and compliance assessments.Responsible for initial creation of the Information Asset Register and, the published Retention Schedule, Developed the Council’s Information Governance Framework. Responsibility for final ‘sign-off’ of the DSPT (IG Toolkit).Undertook the primary liaison role between the Council and ICO, and Information Tribunals.A trained investigator (ACAS), investigating alleged data breaches and reporting findings to a Breach Panel, and advising panel on associated legislation. Investigator for HR matters.I represented the Council’s interests at the Lancs and Cumbria Information Sharing Gateway (ISG) Groups, and managed the ISG for the Council to ensure our Information Sharing (data Sharing) Agreements are created and stored in this online portal. Vice-chair for the Lancs and Cumbria IG Leads Group.An experienced national conference / main platform speaker.I completed the Master of Laws (Information Rights Law and Practice) (LLM) with Northumbria University in January 2015, with a commendation. My dissertation on the subject of Disposal of Technology and risks to Personal Data received a commendation. Show less

Lead officer for Corporate FOI, EIR and DPA coordination, advice and training.Implemented FOI legislation for Council.And... Responsibility for and management of:- the IP and mobile telephony service for the Council and associated organisations;- ICT Procurement service;- Installations, upgrades and connectivity projects;- Managing the ICT quotation, billing and admin support function; - Contract and SLA negotiation with ongoing management and support; including… Show more Lead officer for Corporate FOI, EIR and DPA coordination, advice and training.Implemented FOI legislation for Council.And... Responsibility for and management of:- the IP and mobile telephony service for the Council and associated organisations;- ICT Procurement service;- Installations, upgrades and connectivity projects;- Managing the ICT quotation, billing and admin support function; - Contract and SLA negotiation with ongoing management and support; including negotiation of telephony contracts worth up to £0.5m. Show less

Employed as the Council's IT Trainer (later role expanded to include Corporate Information Management).Responsibility for:- development of Council's IT training programme delivered to all levels of Council including Chief Executive and Elected Members;- creation of training rooms (facilities); - liaison with external software/system trainers;- course development.Later had additional responsibility for Corporate Information Management, policies and procedures and… Show more Employed as the Council's IT Trainer (later role expanded to include Corporate Information Management).Responsibility for:- development of Council's IT training programme delivered to all levels of Council including Chief Executive and Elected Members;- creation of training rooms (facilities); - liaison with external software/system trainers;- course development.Later had additional responsibility for Corporate Information Management, policies and procedures and implementation of FOI Legislation along with liaison with the ICO.During this period was also platform speaker on FOI at National Land Charges Officers Conferences and national events in London. Show less

Part-time Lecturer for a range of nationally recognised, qualification based IT courses.Including City & Guilds Computer Science and later IT, C&G Desktop Publishing, OCR's IBT and ECDL (all levels), RSA IT Courses. Proof-reading course using industry symbols and techniques.- Developed course work and exercises for all, and wrote national examination questions for Desktop Publishing.- Students ages ranged from 16 yrs to 86yrs. Class size averaged 28 students.

Initially a programmer working on ICL Cobol and RPGIII. Moved to Oracle systems consultancy and code/systems development. Took the additional responsiblity for developing the IT Induction and security awareness programme, and provided support and training for Microsoft Office Products, becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Worked with Data Protection Act 1984.

*Included because it's different.. but also included training.Office Manager and ground instructor at a General Aviation Flying School.Role included general day-to-day management of business side of flying school including accounts and payroll, selling and booking flying lessons with necessary scheduling of flying instructors and avaialbilty of aircraft.During employment period I was sponsored for Commercial Pilot's Licence training (sadly unable to continue due to costs when made… Show more *Included because it's different.. but also included training.Office Manager and ground instructor at a General Aviation Flying School.Role included general day-to-day management of business side of flying school including accounts and payroll, selling and booking flying lessons with necessary scheduling of flying instructors and avaialbilty of aircraft.During employment period I was sponsored for Commercial Pilot's Licence training (sadly unable to continue due to costs when made redundant).Key achievements in the role were:- Introduction of computer based accountancy and payroll system.- Development of Flying School lesson booking system.- Becoming a ground instructor for Private Pilots Licence examination subjects. Show less