We believe in privacy

For twenty years, few have done more to transform information rights into the modern profession that it has become than Joyce Allen. Her belief in affordable, continual professional development through industry qualifications challenged the established order of the time. Previously, the high cost of training and legal focus restricted widespread adoption, limiting opportunities to consultants, academics and practitioners of law. Today, thanks to her practical approach and relatable teaching methodology, data protection and freedom of information professional certifications are considered an essential learning path for all information rights practitioners, regardless of their background.

Joyce believes in providing the skills, knowledge and tools that people need to discharge their duties or responsibilities at the highest level. In this regard, the attainment of a BCS or IAPP professional certification is recognition of an individual's newly acquired abilities, not the objective. And while understanding the law is a fundamental aspect of being an effective practitioner, Joyce focuses on the importance of data rights, ethics and the principles of fairness.

Joyce has been a trainer and course director for the BCS since 2003 and, more recently, the IAPP. Over 2000 students have successfully completed their training with her. During this time, Joyce has faithfully provided learning services to multinational corporations and public sector clients. Her insight, advice and opinions have often been sought by supervisory authorities and government agencies involved in setting the agenda for advancing information rights.

Qualifications

• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CiSMP)
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Practitioner Europe (CIPP/E)

Julie joined Freevacy in 2018. Her practical and informal approach to data protection training helps delegates to analyse and interpret legislative requirements before applying day-to-day practices. Audience participation is highly encouraged; however, no one will be pressured to speak out (Julie looks after the introverts in the room).

Prior to moving into full-time education, Julie enjoyed a 15-year career in various data protection roles, including 7 years as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for a law enforcement agency. The position involved implementing and overseeing the data protection strategy to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements. As a DPO, Julie was responsible for developing policies and procedures, maintaining records of processing operations, conducting audits, and providing advice on DPIAs. The role also included delivering role-based training to multiple departments throughout the country, along with acting as the first point of contact for data subjects and the Information Commissioner's Office.

This experience helps Julie understand the demands and issues delegates face when managing their privacy operations and means that she can offer genuine insight when dealing with challenges.

Qualifications

• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CiSMP)
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Practitioner Europe (CIPP/E)
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
• Target training qualification

Anthony is an information security trainer and consultant who possesses extensive experience working within HM Government and some of the most prominent UK organisations. This includes a 22 year Royal Navy career specialising in Telecommunications and Cyber Security. He has worked as part of the Ministry of Defence's Incident Response Team and carried out various roles in Information Assurance as an IT Security Officer to secure Critical National Infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Intelligence & Security, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Malware, Cyber Warfare, Staffordshire University
• BSc in Social Sciences with Geography & Politics, The Open University
• ISC(2) Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
• ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor
• ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CiSMP)

Training and motivating people is Anthony's passion. He has sought opportunities throughout his career to help others learn by designing and delivering training programmes in risk management, security analysis, incident response, information security awareness, and data privacy. His deep and extensive operational experience makes him highly-sought-after by clients who require practical training on current techniques within security analysis, cyber and communications data fields.

Experience highlights

• Anthony has provided consultancy on National Cyber Risk Assessments for sectors including Telecommunications to the African Commonwealth on behalf of the UK Home Office and UK FCDO in 2020 & 2021.
• The UK Government features Anthony's Telecommunications Critical National Infrastructure course in an international marketing campaign as a flagship example of UK international capacity building.
• Anthony is responsible for developing a Security Analyst course certified by UK NCSC and is also certified to deliver NCSC Certified Training for OSINT.

William Bello is a practising data protection officer with the European Association of Data Protection Professionals (EADPP) and a professional trainer with over 35 years of experience. Since 2017, William has been an IAPP official trainer partner.

Qualifications

• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Practitioner Europe (CIPP/E)
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
• IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)
• itSMF ITIL V3 foundation certificate

William is goal orientated, has a strategic approach to decision making and proven leadership skills. As a trainer, Williams's areas of expertise include GDPR compliance, privacy programme management, information security, and IT Service Management. William is also experienced in developing and implementing employee privacy and security culture awareness learning and development programmes.

Technical skills

• Privacy and Data Protection practitioner (legal, compliance, technical)
• Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Business Analyst (capture business requirements and manage service delivery)
• Enterprise Architecture (analyse, improve, define, design)
• Project Quality Assurance
• IT data center and networking design and implementation
• Application design, quality Assurance and implementation