DataGuard 

Senior Consultant Privacy 

Senior Consultant Privacy - Global Corp.

Rehabilitation Culture CIC

Rehabilitation Culture is a small Community Interest Company that supports men over 50 in prison in preparation for their release

Director

DPOrganizer

Senior Data Protection and Customer Solutions Expert

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Head of Compliance

Compliance Manager

Data Protection Lead

My background in front line operations, compliance, management and training in financial institutions, stood me in good stead when I fell into the world of Data Protection.  I qualified as a Data Protection Practitioner in December 2019 and I've been hooked ever since!

Recognised as being a highly motivated individual with strong communication skills, I was shortlisted and a finalist in the categories of Rising Star and Compliance Officer of the year at the PICASSO awards in 2022.

Having presented at a number of international conferences, spoken on panels and contributed to international privacy drives I enjoy enthusing others, sharing my knowledge to stakeholders helping them develop and strong and uncomplicated privacy culture and ethos across the organisation.

As an ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor, I believe that compliance of all relevant legislation should part of an organisations culture and not a tick box exercise. My ability to interpret and delivery regulatory requirements across the business, whilst maintaining high internal principles and keeping external business drivers at the fore, ensures that compliance does not become an afterthought in the business.

In my current role, I work with a number of international clients of all sizes, helping them to develop and deliver their privacy programme in a manner that suits their organisation.  Understanding the customers drivers and priorities is critical to success.

My passion for data protection privacy is linked closely to my passion for people. I firmly believe that data protection and privacy is not and should not be just a work thing but a life thing. Data protection and privacy are all about looking after people - just like you and me.

Elizabeth Smith

DPAS®

As the Founder, Owner, and Executive Chair of DPAS®, I am dedicated to all matters related to data strategy, compliance, and training. Our consultancy takes pride in adding value to your organization and not acting as a burden. We have a proven track record of supporting both the public and private sectors with their data needs.

As a Masters level expert in AI, Cyber, Data Protection & Information Rights Law, Data Compliance, Data Governance, and Data Strategy, I provide senior leadership capability and knowledge to clients. I am passionate about utilising the value of data for our clients and providing training in this area.

In my role as Chair, I provide strategic oversight to our senior leadership team, ensuring compliance, effective stakeholder management, and risk management on behalf of our shareholders and board.  Author of "Mastering AI, A guide for Data Protection Practitioners".

Non Executive Chair

University of Roehampton

This MBA in Healthcare Management has been designed for ambitious individuals aiming to become future leaders in innovative healthcare.  I will undertake the role of External Examiner for the Healthcare Master of Business Administration (MBA).  

I will support the following modules:

Strategy and Healthcare
Innovation and Healthcare
Leadership and Healthcare

External Examiner - MBA Healthcare Management

Robert Gordon University

The appointment of External Examiners is one of the most important features of the University’s system of quality assurance. The function of the External Examiner is crucial to all aspects of the assessment process and his/her presence ensures the objectivity of an Assessment Board, the comparability of awards and standards in the national context, and the fair and equitable treatment of students.

I bring my expertise in teaching in academia and my knowledge of Technology, Innovation, Cyber, and Information Law to the role.

External Examiner - Master of Laws (LLM) Cyber Security, Information,Technology and Innovation Law

University of Exeter

Digital Advisory Network members are key influencers in changing Higher Education for the better. Members support the university through voluntary work on the 'attract and develop' branch of the strategy, looking at how to increase the University’s home-grown capabilities and maximise UoE’s excellent facilities. Members also provide focused mentoring with UoE colleagues and help to shape future jobs at the University.

Member of Digital Advisory Network

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

Pro Bono Chair of the BUCS Super Rugby League Management Committee - The highest level of Men's rugby in UK Universities featuring 10 universities and a positive pathway to the professional and community game in England, Scotland & Wales.

Chair of the BUCS Mens Super Rugby(Union) League Management Committee.

The University of Law

I am providing academic and subject matter oversight to the programme approval panel for the new MSc Artificial Intelligence in Business.

External Panel Member - MSc Artificial Intelligence in Business 

Plymouth Marjon University

Visiting Lecturer teaching and assessing, business leaders of the future.  I taught Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management.  We study small businesses, their environment, operating principles and management implications; entrepreneurs and entrepreneurialism; business plans, research, and design.

Visiting Lecturer, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust

Providing a safe and professional COVID immunisation to the public as part of the UK's mass vaccination programme on a bank as and when basis.

Senior Health Care Assistant - COVID Vaccination Immuniser  - Band 3 

Supporting clinical staff on a locum weekend (bank) basis during COVID19 in providing patient care within an Acute Emergency Department Hospital setting.

Healthcare Assistant

The Network sits alongside the #BAME & the #LGBTQ + networks in supporting and championing those staff who have an unseen or seen disability. 

Our aim: "Raising Disabled awareness, improving communication and supporting culture change at the Trust”.

Chair, Disability Network

Supporting the development of the refreshed and updated Freedom of Information Act Practitioner syllabus and virtual examination.  As a Subject Matter Expert in Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regs my role challenges and provides practical expertise of the syllabus making it relevant and updated with recent case law and changes to the role of the practitioner in the virtual World.  I also provided expertise in the development of a new multichoice certification exam.

Professional Advisor - Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Regs Certification

NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Setup and established the Portfolio and PMO management office to the CCG & Dorset wide Health and Social care system Sustainability Transformation Plan (STP) which included stakeholder management across all delivery areas including Acute, Community and Primary Care, Third Sector, Public Health, and Local Government.

Interim Head of Portfolio Management (STP) 

With 35+ years of operational and academic expertise, I'm the Founder, Owner, and Executive Chair of DPAS®, a consultancy specializing in Data Protection, Privacy, and AI Governance, Training, and Consultancy services. My legal background includes an LLM in Information Rights Law, and I design and teach training courses like "Effective DPO" Information Security and CPD-accredited AI courses, as well as being an acknowledged academic offering freelance Associate lecturing and External Examining roles. 

As Chair, I offer our team and clients strategic guidance and senior-level expertise. DPAS has a track record of supporting public and private sectors with data needs, emphasising data protection, governance, analytics, data value, and innovation. Our mission is to help clients leverage data strategically.

My Chair and Non-Executive Director (NED) qualities and AI and Data Strategy experience make me valuable to organisations seeking NED expertise. My focus on innovation ensures we stay ahead in product development, adding value without burdening clients.

The author of "Mastering AI, A Guide for Data Protection Practitioners"

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The Battle

Elizabeth Smith

Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI

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