The Team Behind Your Compliance
We’re a family‑run powerhouse of Data Protection and Cyber Security specialists — backed by a trusted network of expert consultants.
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We live and breathe GDPR, Privacy, Cyber Security and Compliance. We’ve worked on the frontline, so we know exactly what it’s like to keep a business running and stay compliant.
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Our mission? To make Data Protection and Cyber Security simple, accessible and stress‑free for every organisation. We stay ahead of legislation, cut through the noise, and deliver support that’s personal, flexible and refreshingly practical.
Tania Palmariellodiviney MSc
CEO and Founder
​Tania is an expert in Information Governance and Data Protection—trusted by organisations across health, social care, and education to transform complex privacy challenges into simple, actionable solutions.
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Armed with a Master’s in Health Information Governance and the BCS GDPR Practitioner Certificate, she has led high‑stakes privacy programmes, built enterprise‑wide compliance frameworks, and driven data protection strategy at global scale.
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She brings extensive hands‑on expertise from supporting NHS England, NHS Digital, the 100,000 Genomes Programme, acute Trusts, and the charity sector.
Known for her strategic insight and her ability to bring stakeholders on board, Tania delivers privacy programmes that don’t just meet regulations—they strengthen organisations, build trust, and unlock real business confidence.
Sean Palmariellodiviney MSc
Cyber Security Specialist & Director
​Sean is the technical backbone of Data Privacy Simplified—an expert who turns complex cyber risk into clear, reliable protection.
With 18 years of NHS operational experience and a CGHQ‑accredited MSc in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics, he brings deep, hands‑on knowledge of network security, system hardening, and secure infrastructure design.
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He has supported organisations across primary and secondary healthcare, education, and private‑sector environments, and co‑developed a leading benchmark tool that helps large organisations understand and strengthen their cyber and data protection maturity.
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Analytical, detail‑driven, and highly strategic, Sean builds cyber security operating models that are robust, efficient, and ready for the real world.
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Claire Newey LLB
Managing Director
​Claire is a dynamic data protection, governance and quality professional with a uniquely diverse background spanning tourism, rail, and health and social care.
Her expertise bridges information, clinical, and corporate governance—giving her a powerful, whole‑system view of how organisations operate and how they can improve.
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With over a decade as a CQC inspector, Claire brings deep knowledge of hospital inspections, regulatory standards, and healthcare data.
She excels at designing practical, evidence‑based improvement strategies that genuinely strengthen care, quality and operational performance.
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Collaborative, outcomes‑driven, and highly respected, Claire helps organisations turn complex governance requirements into clarity, confidence, and real‑world progress.
Yagmur Sahin
Head of Business Development
Yagmur Sahin leads Business Development at DPS, accelerating strategic growth where privacy, cybersecurity, and innovation converge.
She positions DPS as an award-winning, trusted partner for organisations tackling complex regulatory demands and evolving security risks.
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Blending legal expertise with commercial strategy, Yagmur transforms compliance into competitive advantage.
She builds high-impact client relationships, forges strategic partnerships, and unlocks new market opportunities—delivering sustainable growth while strengthening resilience.
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A qualified lawyer with dual master’s degrees in cybersecurity, Yagmur brings deep expertise in GDPR/UK GDPR compliance, data governance, international data transfers, and data breach management. Her specialist credentials include CIPP/E, Information Governance Practitioner, and AI Governance Architect.
Karen Lawrence
Data Protection & Information Governance Specialist
​Karen Lawrence brings over a decade of hands-on experience in Information Governance (IG) and Data Protection (DP) to DPS, helping organisations turn regulatory complexity into structured, practical solutions.
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Working across both public and private sectors since 2010, Karen has built a diverse portfolio spanning historical archives, data security, internal audit, and enterprise-wide information governance.
This breadth gives her a rare ability to connect policy, risk, and operational reality.
An experienced IG Lead, Information Security Consultant, and Compliance Auditor, Karen combines meticulous technical knowledge with a passion for clear communication.
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Karen doesn’t just design governance structures — she makes them work in practice.
Jennifer Chambers
Data Protection & Information Governance Specialist
​Jennifer Chambers brings strong experience in Information Governance, data protection training, and organisational support to the Data Privacy Simplified team.
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They are deeply committed to developing capability across the sector, actively championing professional growth and skills development in IG and Data Protection.
Their contributions include promoting accredited training programmes and supporting colleagues through structured learning pathways that enhance GDPR understanding, data-handling processes, and real‑world compliance practice.
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Jennifer helps reinforce Data Privacy Simplified’s mission to make IG and Data Protection accessible, understandable, and effective for organisations of all sizes.
Laura Palmariello FIP CIPP/E AIGP
Data Protection & Privacy Consultant
AI Governance & Ethics Specialist
​Laura is a leading voice in data protection, privacy, and AI governance—widely recognised for her practical, human‑centred approach to complex regulatory challenges.
She helps organisations translate GDPR, AI regulations, and ethical principles into clear, workable practices that build trust and strengthen decision‑making.
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With a background spanning operations, HR, governance, and privacy, Laura specialises in turning legal obligations into meaningful, real‑world outcomes.
She advises on advanced data use, emerging technologies, and ethical risk management, and delivers engaging training grounded in real scenarios rather than box‑ticking compliance.
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Laura is also a respected industry speaker and trainer, sharing insights at leading events such as the IRMS Conference, where she champions a people‑first approach to privacy and information governance.
Her mission: make data protection practical, human, and defensible—so organisations can innovate with confidence.
Barry Moult
Data Protection & IG Expert | National Speaker | Award‑Winning Trainer
​​Barry is one of the UK’s most respected Information Governance and Data Protection specialists, bringing decades of hands‑on experience across health and social care. An award‑winning practitioner, he received the ICO’s Practitioner Award for Excellence in Data Protection (2020)—recognition of his long-standing leadership in shaping IG standards nationally.
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A founder of national IG networks, Barry helped develop the former NHS Information Governance Toolkit and created the first national career path for IG professionals in the NHS, cementing his reputation as a driving force behind modern IG practice.
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Barry is a sought-after trainer and consultant, delivering SIRO, Caldicott Guardian, GDPR, FOI, SARs, DPIA and specialist healthcare‑focused programmes across England.
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He also partners with Data Privacy Simplified through DPS & BJM IG Training, co‑delivering accredited IG Practitioner programmes for professionals across the UK.
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Known for his pragmatic, down‑to‑earth teaching style and unmatched sector insight, Barry helps organisations build strong, confident, and resilient data protection cultures—without the jargon or complexity.
We regularly work in partnership with Award Winning Information Governance Expert and Speaker Barry Moult from BJM IG Privacy. Find out more about Barry, here.