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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.
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Spotlight on: Information Asset Registers and Records Management
The next spotlight focuses on two of our courses that complement one another, providing learners with a fantastic introduction to both Information Asset Registers and Records Management. They can be purchased separately, though we recommend purchasing them as a...
Spotlight on: Handling Subject Access Requests
A fantastic intermediate level course designed to provide those who handle subject access requests (SAR) with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to a SAR. We do recommend that to get the most out of this course you have a general understanding...
Spotlight on: Online and On Demand – BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection
We have been working hard over the last few months creating our new online, on demand course, the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection. We are delighted to add this to our training portfolio, and we hope it’ll be just as popular as our other on demand...
Tkm and FYI renew pledge to raise vital funds for charity through training courses
For 2023 Tkm Consulting and FYI are donating to the Trussell Trust every time a booking is made on one of our attended training courses. For each person booked on: – a full or half-day course we pledge to donate £20– a three-day course we pledge to donate £35– a...
Spotlight on: introductory level courses
Are you new to information governance or looking to refresh your knowledge? We think our introductory level courses are a good fit for you! Both of this month's spotlight courses both provide delegates with foundational knowledge of the subject area as well as skills...
Tkm and FYI raise almost £4,000 for DEC Ukraine Appeal
At the start of 2022 Tkm Consulting and FYI pledged to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal for every booking on our training courses. For each person who booked a full or half-day course we pledged £20; £35 for each three-day...
December Update
I can’t believe it is nearly Christmas! Really looking forward to having a bit of downtime or at least time to focus on my PhD. Before we get to that, there is still so much on! Over the last month or so it has been really busy on the training side – not just the...
NEW! Online and On Demand: BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
If you’re keen to progress your career but can’t commit to training on set dates, this is for you. We have made our BSC Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection available as an online, on demand course so that you can study at your own pace. This is an...
Essentials Collection Now Launched!
As part of For Your Info, at Tkm Consulting we’re delighted to launch the new Essentials Collection – an online, on demand package of essential learning for anyone involved in data protection, information governance or managing essential work records. When we asked...
October Update
How is it already October??! This year continues to be unbelievably busy and it’s really exciting that some of our time recently has been all about developing new products and services. As always, please get in touch with any queries or questions you may have. ...
Spotlight On: BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
If you are considering taking our BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, you might have some questions about whether this is the right course for you. This spotlight provides further insight and answers the most common queries we receive. Who is the course...
Ross-based data protection specialist Liz Taylor of Glenshiel handed prestigious honour at major conference
A ROSS-SHIRE based data protection expert has received a prestigious honour while addressing hundreds of delegates from around the world at a major conference. Liz Taylor, owner of Tkm Consulting, based at Glenshiel near Kyle, was made a fellow of the Information and...
Liz Awarded Fellowship of IRMS
We are delighted that our managing director Liz Taylor has been made a fellow of the IRMS (Information and Records Management Society). Liz, who has worked in both information governance and delivery of training for the past 20 years, addressed the group’s annual...
Information and Records Management Society
Ross-shire data protection expert set to address global conference after 'unprecedented amount of change' as stage set for annual Information and Records Management Society gatheringA HIGHLAND data protection expert is to address delegates from around the world at a...
Tkm & FYI Training Courses Pledge for DEC Ukraine Appeal
The plight of the Ukrainian people has moved us all, so we have decided to donate some of our training course earnings this year to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. For each person who books a full or half-day course we pledge £20; for...
Doorbells, Dashcams and Data
Have you ever dimmed the lights using your smart phone or turned your home heating up from the airport? Some of the modern day technology at our disposal in homes and businesses makes life much easier. We can feed our pets (and even talk to them) from the office, we...
Welcome to the Team, Lauren!
With a degree in Scots Law obtained from the University of Aberdeen, strong customer service skills, and a great new perspective on delivering her role, Lauren has been a very welcome addition to the Team at Tkm Consulting. Since Lauren started with us last month,...
Data Compliance and COP 26
In the wake of the end of COP 26, we’ve all given thought to how we can do our bit to improve our environmental impact in our personal lives. How, though, can we apply this to our businesses? There are many steps we can take which, while complying with data protection...
Can One Size Fit All for DPO Competencies?
Two areas that I have been thinking about recently, which I think will form a key part of my research moving forward, are that of conflict of interest and to what extent the required skills and competencies of a DPO should be determined by the environment in which...
Interpreting the Requirements for Designation a DPO
Having worked since 1998 in the field of data protection, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has, in my view, significantly increased the profile of those working with the legislation. This is assisted and...
Required Skills and Competencies – Comparison of Schemes
When considering the skills and competencies required by a data protection officer (DPO) to successful fulfil their role, an important source of information is schemes and guidance issued by the supervisory authorities. To date there have been schemes issued by...
Introduction to My Research Blog
Finally I have managed to get a blog sorted to document the research I am doing for a PhD looking at various aspects of the role of the DPO. I have yet to finalise the research questions although intend to cover a number of different areas including: Interpretation of...
IRMS Conference Presentation – Professional Development for DPOs
This presentation considered: Tkm is a training partner of the IRMS what emerging best practice is available for those in the role of DPOthe challenges of developing skill sets as a DPOthe value of qualificationsprofessional development options The presentation was...
New to the Role of Data Protection Officer? We’ve Put Together a Few Points to Help You Get Started
New to the role of data protection officer? We’ve put together a few points to help you get started
BCS Data Protection Courses Available for 2019
What courses are available? Tkm Consulting is delighted to announce new data protection courses are available for 2019. Tkm Consulting is an accredited training partner for the BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) and we have added their data protection...
We Are Launching Our New Data Protection Qualifications!
Tkm is delighted to be launching a suite of 3 approved data protection qualifications on 9 April 2018 at the Information Market as part of the ICO’s Data Protection Practitioners Conference. The qualifications are based on specific learning outcomes and...
Data Protection Training for GDPR – Getting it Right First Time – Part 2
Training of staff is going to be a vital investment to ensure compliance with the GDPR for many organisations, although it can also be a significant cost. It is therefore essential to make sure your organisation has a training solution that is right for them....
Data Protection Training for GDPR – Getting it Right First Time – Part 1
Data protection training is going to be an essential part of preparing for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Time is already becoming limited to develop and implement a comprehensive training programme to enable compliance with the GDPR....
Preparing for GDPR – Is the Way You Process Information Compliant with Data Protection Laws?
I attended a seminar last year where an organisation presented a new database that they had been developing. In my view, it was great. Genuine issues recognised by both the organisation and the sector involved would be addressed and the tool, without doubt, would...