If you work as an information governance professional, you may be familiar with some of the frequent trials and tribulations of the profession! Find out the lessons I’ve learned during a career of nearly 30 years in data protection
Liz Taylor
Liz Taylor is the founder of Tkm Consulting and has worked in information governance, data protection, and related fields since 1998. Since establishing the business in 2014, she has provided consultancy, training, and Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service to organisations across the public and private sectors. Liz leads practitioner-level data protection qualifications and specialises in data protection, freedom of information, records management, and information governance compliance.
Liz holds postgraduate qualifications in Data Protection Law and Information Governance, Knowledge Management Systems, and Education and Training Management, and is currently undertaking a PhD at University College London (UCL) researching the role of the Data Protection Officer. A Fellow of the Information and Records Management Society, she is also the author of two business books on information management and freedom of information, published by Chandos Publishing.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch with our team.
DUAA Complaints Procedure: What Changes on 19 June 2026
From 19 June 2026, the way individuals can raise data protection complaints changes. New rules under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduce a statutory requirement for all UK organisations to handle GDPR complaints directly, before individuals can...
Tkm & Associates sponsoring this year’s IRMS Conference
We're sponsoring this year's IRMS Conference again - with self-study and online attended training in data protection and information governance up for grabs! Come and see us at Stand 5 at the IRMS...
How To Write a GDPR-Compliant Privacy Notice (Free Checklist and Examples)
If your business collects personal information - even something as simple as a name and email address - you’re legally required to tell people what you’re doing with it. This is where your privacy notice comes in. A clear, GDPR-compliant privacy notice isn’t just...
Welcoming Chris Elwell-Sutton and Hugh Hagan to the Team
At Tkm & Associates, our focus has always been practical, expert-led support in data protection, information governance and AI governance. As regulatory expectations evolve, so too must the depth and breadth of expertise we offer our clients. We are therefore...
Free data protection training for the palliative care sector in 2026
If you work in data protection in the palliative care sector, apply for our free training by 13 February.
Twelve Days of Christmas 2025
Twelve Days of Christmas – some very special offers during December
Is FOISA Changing? What We Know About the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Freedom of Information law in Scotland could be about to change. In June 2025, a Member's Bill called the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament. A public consultation on the Bill opened on 19 September...
The 2025 Guide to Information Security for Growing Businesses
Why 2025 Demands a Smarter Approach to Information Security for SMEs Half of all UK businesses reported experiencing a cybersecurity breach or attack in the past 12 months, and for those affected, phishing was overwhelmingly the leading cause, accounting for 84%...
Holyrood Insight’s Data Protection in Scotland Conference
Tkm Consulting & Associates sponsoring the Data Protection in Scotland Conference
Free data protection training for the palliative care sector
If you work in data protection in the palliative care sector, you may be eligible for our free training!
Understanding Personal and Sensitive Data: GDPR Personal Data Types Explained
Personal data identifies you, such as your name or email. Sensitive data, which might include information such as health details, needs more protection. This article will explain these terms and how to handle personal and sensitive data under...
Certified Data Protection Officer Training Explained: Certifications, Qualifications & Being Certified
Thinking about becoming a data protection officer? Data protection officer training is essential for mastering compliance with data laws and advancing your career. In this article, we’ll cover the role of a DPO, the benefits of achieving an accredited certificate, and...
Tkm sponsoring and exhibiting at this year’s IRMS Conference: “The Peaky Path to Progress”
Is your own path currently peaky? Perhaps you’re grappling with AI or struggling with your training needs? Join us at Stand 19
Tkm Consulting and Associates supporting the palliative care sector for 2025
Tkm Consulting and Associates is supporting the palliative care sector through free and discounted data protection training in 2025
The 2025 Guide to Information Security for Growing Businesses
[difl_table_of_contents title="" heading_tags="on|on|on|on|off|off" hierarchical_view="off" marker_type="none" heading_spacing_h1_margin="||||false|false" heading_spacing_h1_padding="||||false|false" title_icon_gap="0px" header_spacing_padding="||10px||false|false"...
Improving Data Protection Compliance Competency in Public Sector Organisations
Why Public Sector Organisations Must Assess Their Data Protection Training Maturity Public sector organisations handle vast amounts of sensitive personal data, making data protection training for public sector organisations a crucial aspect of compliance and risk...
Auditing Your Data Protection Compliance Capability: The Data Protection Training Maturity Benchmark
Do you have a clear plan for improving your data protection compliance capability? From customer information to patient health records, we’re storing more data than ever before. Protecting and managing that data can be a huge challenge, especially with the likes of...
How prepared are you for this new AI era?
Are you prepared for the impact that AI will have on your data handling and information management?
A Review of 2024
From formalising our partnership, to speaking and sponsoring at a number of events, it’s been a busy year!
Twelve Days of Christmas 2024
Twelve Days of Christmas – special offers starting in December
Nomination for Top 100 Women in Business
We’re thrilled to announce that Liz Taylor, Managing Director of Tkm Consulting, has been nominated as one of Business Women Scotland's Top 100 Women in Business! Well done to Liz and the rest of the nominees, and we look forward to finding out the winners next...
Announcing our new partnership and website!
Fantastic 12% discount on our online, on demand training to celebrate our new partnership and new website
Self-study and online attended training in data protection and information governance up for grabs
Come and see us at Stand 23 at the IRMS Conference 2024 and you can enter our prize draw! We’re also giving you up to 20% off all training!
Sponsoring the IRMS Conference 2024
Tkm Consulting is sponsoring this year's IRMS Conference: "Tides of Change - Surviving and Thriving in a Sea of Information". The Conference will be held in Brighton, 12-14 May and includes a packed programme of speakers, the industry gala dinner and awards, and...
Tkm Consulting continues to support the Trussell Trust for 2024
The Trussell Trust was our chosen charity during 2023, with a donation for every attended-course booking. We are pleased to confirm that we donated a total of £4,520 during 2023. Usually supporting a different charity each year, the team at Tkm Consulting has decided...
Tkm’s Managing Director a finalist in Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2024
We're delighted to announce that our Managing Director, Liz Taylor, is a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category for the 2024 Ex-Forces in Business Awards. Since 2018, this flagship Awards programme has been on a crusade to showcase the diverse talents of...
IRMS on tour!
Date for your diary – we’re delighted to be sponsoring the IRMS Roadshow which will be held in Glasgow on Thursday 14 March. Join us at this FREE event for a deep dive into records and information. This full day event will include talks and panel sessions on “The...
How data protection training can help you get your next job
BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection If you’re ready for a career change or a new job, then this course could be the perfect addition to your CV. Why? Because the management and processing of data is incorporated into our every working day regardless of...
Tkm Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance
We’re thrilled to announce that the SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority has approved a portfolio assessment option for our Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance. Assessment options for the Tkm Certificate in Managing Data Protection Compliance...