Our Blog
Follow us for the latest thoughts on information governance and data protection. The content we share discusses updates to regulations, the shifting role of a DPO and the competencies that professionals should be learning and maintaining.
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...