Information Governance Consultancy
Practical information governance consultancy services that help organisations manage risk, improve compliance and build trust.
Whether you need support with GDPR compliance, records management, information sharing, information rights, governance frameworks or regulatory audits, our experienced consultants provide practical advice tailored to your organisation.
UK GDPR Specialists
NHS, Public Sector & Commercial Experience
Pracitcal Risk-Based Advice
Trusted Across the UK
What is Information Governance?
Information Governance (IG) is the framework of policies, procedures, controls and accountability arrangements that ensure information is handled securely, legally and effectively.
Effective information governance helps organisations:
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
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Protect personal and confidential information
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Improve decision-making
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Reduce organisational risk
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Build trust with customers, patients and stakeholders
Who We Support
Healthcare & NHS
Education
Charities
Public Sector
SMEs & Businesses
Financial Services
Information Governance Consultancy Services
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GDPR Compliance
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GDPR gap analysis
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Compliance health checks
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Accountability reviews
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Regulatory readiness
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Information Governance Frameworks
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Governance structures
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Committee reviews
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Roles and responsibilities
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Assurance frameworks
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Records Management
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Retention schedules
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Information asset registers
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Disposal processes
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Records audits
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Information Rights
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Subject Access Requests
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Freedom of Information
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Complaints handling
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Exemptions advice
Data Sharing
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Data Sharing Agreements
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Information Sharing Protocols
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Joint Controller arrangements
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Partner assurance reviews
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Privacy Risk Management
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DPIAs
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LIAs
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Risk assessments
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Breach management
Common Projects We Support
Governance Reviews
Review governance arrangements to ensure effective accountability, reporting and oversight.
GDPR Compliance Audits
Independent assessments against UK GDPR requirements with practical recommendations.
Records Management Improvement Programmes
Helping organisations create compliant and efficient information management processes.
Information Sharing Reviews
Supporting lawful and effective data sharing between organisations.
Information Rights Frameworks
Developing robust SAR, FOI and complaint handling processes.
Policy Development
Producing practical policies and procedures that staff can actually understand and use.
Why Choose Data Privacy Simplified?
We partner with organisations across healthcare, charity, education, public sector and commercial environments to deliver pragmatic, proportionate and effective data protection.
Specialist UK GDPR expertise
Senior privacy professionals
Practical, commercially focused advice
Strong governance experience
Responsive support
Access to data protection, information governance and cyber security specialists under one roof
Unlike many providers who rely on a single consultant, DPS provides access to a multidisciplinary team of privacy, governance and cyber security specialists, ensuring resilience and continuity.
Our Consultancy Process
1. Discovery
Understanding your organisation and objectives
2. Assessment
Reviewing documentation, controls and governance
3. Analysis
Identifying risks, gaps and opportunities
4. Recommendations
Providing practical and prioritised actions
5. Support
Helping you implement and embed improvements