Meet the team

Alison Deighton

Director and Co-Founder
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Alison is an internationally recognised expert in UK and EU data protection regulation. Alison guides clients through complex privacy problems finding practical solutions that meet business and compliance needs.

Alison has particular expertise advising on overseas transfers of data, including advising on EU and UK BCR applications. Alison also supports businesses with managing significant data breaches, making regulatory reports and advising on remediation actions. She also regularly advises on contractual matters, negotiating and drafting data processing agreements for both controllers and processors. On the compliance side, Alison helps clients to design and implement privacy governance programmes and provides mentoring to DPOs and others starting their privacy careers.

Alison is a member of the IAPP and holds the CIPP/E certification.

Jenai Nissim

Director and Co-Founder
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Jenai is a globally respected UK and EU data protection law expert with extensive experience advising organisations on global privacy requirements, negotiating multi-national data transfer agreements under the new data transfer regime, handling breach investigations, undertaking data protection audits, and providing data protection training.

Jenai also has significant experience advising organisations on GDPR data privacy compliance matters having successful set-up and embedded global privacy programmes for start-ups and global organisations.

Jenai is a member of the IAPP and holds the CIPP/E and CIPM certification. She also holds the PDP Practitioners Certificate in Data Protection and the ICA Certificate in Compliance. IAPP and holds the CIPP/E certification.

Claire Saunders

Professional Support Lawyer
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Claire has extensive experience advising a wide range of private and public sector clients on data protection matters.

She has helped clients put in place data protection compliance programs, advised on day-to-day matters as well as assisting with innovative projects and urgent issues, such as data breach management. In her current role, Claire supports the team, assisting them in keeping their finger on the pulse in the ever-changing data landscape, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality client services.

Lisa Thorp

Director
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Lisa has over 14 years’ experience advising on compliance and regulatory matters, including 4 years providing compliance advice on data protection.

Prior to joining HelloDPO, Lisa worked as the in-house DPO for a large global health organisation. While at HelloDPO, Lisa has advised a number of retail and hospitality organisations on data protection compliance and in particular how to protect customer’s personal data when conducting marketing.

Ian Pemberton

Data Protection Compliance Manager
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Ian has over 7 years of legal experience. Ian advises businesses on a wide range of data privacy compliance issues and acts as the DPO for a number of clients.

Ian also undertakes data protection audits, carries out data protection impact assessments and provides data protection training.

Stephanie Mussi-Braojos

Office Manager and Executive Assistant
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Stephanie has over 9 years of top-level, varied, administrative experience for SMEs within the
Education, Event Management, and Real Estate sectors supporting C-suite, SLT, managers and teams.

Following her first class degree in BSc Management and with efficiency always being at the forefront of her work, Stephanie aims to optimise productivity through process improvement and effective communication.

Darcy Deighton

Darcy is an avid supporter of all things data protection related and loves protecting personal data. She’s one of the most innovative “technical and organisational measures” we have found so far.

Harry Nissim

Harry is the newest member of the team. Joining Darcy, he helps keep your personal data safe. Harry is a key part of HelloDPO’s wellbeing committee and loves doing yoga with his mummy. You can count on Harry to make an appearance on conference calls (whether or not he is invited to them) …!

Find out more about our sector specialisms in the DPO Directory

Alison Deighton
Alison Deighton
Director and Co-Founder
Financial Services and InsuranceManufacturing and IndustryMedia and EntertainmentProfessional ServicesRetail and Consumer ProductsTechnology and Social Media
Alison is an internationally recognised expert in UK and EU data protection regulation. Alison guides clients through complex privacy problems finding practical solutions that meet business and compliance needs. Alison has particular expertise advising on overseas transfers of data, including advising on EU and UK BCR applications. Alison also supports businesses with managing significant data breaches, making regulatory reports and advising on remediation actions. She also regularly advises on contractual matters, negotiating and drafting data processing agreements for both controllers and processors. On the compliance side, Alison helps clients to design and implement privacy governance programmes and provides mentoring to DPOs and others starting their privacy careers. Alison is a member of the IAPP and holds the CIPP/E certification.
United Kingdom
+44 (0)7535 785 766
alisondeighton@hellodpo.com
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Jenai Nissim
Jenai Nissim
Director and Co-Founder
AutomotiveEducationFinancial Services and InsuranceHotels, Hospitality and LeisureLuxury BrandsProfessional ServicesRecruitmentTechnology and Social Media
Jenai is a globally respected UK and EU data protection law expert with extensive experience advising organisations on global privacy requirements, negotiating multi-national data transfer agreements under the new data transfer regime, handling breach investigations, undertaking data protection audits, and providing data protection training. Jenai also has significant experience advising organisations on GDPR data privacy compliance matters having successful set-up and embedded global privacy programmes for start-ups and global organisations. Jenai is a member of the IAPP and holds the CIPP/E and CIPM certification. She also holds the PDP Practitioners Certificate in Data Protection and the ICA Certificate in Compliance. IAPP and holds the CIPP/E certification.
United Kingdom
+44 (0)7535 785 767
jenainissim@hellodpo.com
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Ian Pemberton
Ian Pemberton
Data Protection Compliance Manager
Financial Services and InsuranceLife Sciences and HealthcareRetail and Consumer Products

Ian has over 7 years of legal experience. Ian advises businesses on a wide range of data privacy compliance issues and acts as the DPO for a number of clients. Ian also undertakes data protection audits, carries out data protection impact assessments and provides data protection training.

United Kingdom
+44 (0)7917 284 307
ianpemberton@hellodpo.com
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Lisa Thorp
Lisa Thorp
Director
Hotels, Hospitality and LeisureLife Sciences and HealthcareLuxury BrandsMedia and EntertainmentRetail and Consumer ProductsTechnology and Social Media

Lisa has over 14 years’ experience advising on compliance and regulatory matters, including 4 years providing compliance advice on data protection. Prior to joining HelloDPO, Lisa worked as the in-house DPO for a large global health organisation.

United Kingdom
+44 (0)7818 476 102
lisathorp@hellodpo.com
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Claire Saunders
Claire Saunders
Professional Support Lawyer

Claire has extensive experience advising a wide range of private and public sector clients on data protection matters.

United Kingdom
+44 (0)7818 475 769
clairesaunders@hellodpo.com
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Our Experience

Our experience speaks for itself, with global powerhouse brands, tech giants at the forefront of the data processing industry, rapid growth health tech start-ups, forward-thinking financial institutions, a challenger dating app, fashion giants, one of the largest entertainment and record label conglomerates in the world, shopping meccas, national broadcasters, the UK’s biggest free streaming service, and numerous Legal 500 firms all choosing HelloDPO as their trusted Data Protection Advisory Partner.

To find out more about how we can help you on your data protection journey, email
hello@hellodpo.com

Don't just take our word for it
"We have been working with HelloDPO for several years now and I have always found them to be friendly, approachable and above all professional in their approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
Serena MayDirector, Southern HR Ltd
Serena May
"We have been working with HelloDPO for several years now and I have always found them to be friendly, approachable and above all professional in their approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
Serena MayDirector, Southern HR Ltd
Serena May
“We have worked with Jenai, Alison and the HelloDPO team for over 5 years as our DPO and have found their advice and support invaluable. They are pragmatic and flexible in the advice they provide, and assist in making data protection compliance apply in a corporate environment. Working with them is like having additional members of our team, and the relationship has flourished over time."
Craig SaundersHead of International Privacy, Aetna Global Benefits (UK) Ltd
Craig Saunders
“The team (Jenai and Lisa) provided DPO services and compliance support to our business for over a year, during which they consistently delivered high quality advice and excellent client service. The demands of the hospitality industry are high and HelloDPO adapted to this quickly and seamlessly – they are responsive, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. They are also a pleasure to work with.”
Frasers Hospitality (UK) Ltd
“We have been working with HelloDPO for nearly a year. The team have been great to work with, highly professional and flexible. Most importantly, they have given clear advice and guidance in what is a very complex area. Well done and we look forward to continuing working with you!”
Ruth HidalgoDirector, Chartered Accountants Worldwide
Ruth Hidalgo
“The HelloDPO team have led us patiently through the intricacies of GDPR over the years, helping us to navigate a careful path to ensure understanding of the rules and therefore compliance with them. HelloDPO are a pleasure to work with and I’d have no hesitation in recommending them to others looking for good, commercial advice in this complex area.”
Sanjay PatelFinance Director, Cadogan Group Limited
“We have recently engaged HelloDPO and the team, led by Jenai, has been responsive, practical and generally very helpful when dealing with our data protection queries. We look forward to what’s on track to becoming a great working relationship!”
Federica CozzaniSenior Legal Counsel, Compre Group
Federica Cozzani
“If you’re looking for trustworthy, pragmatic and diligent legal advisors, say Hello(to)DPO! The team has been a great support to Skyscanner on a broad range of privacy and data protection matters, whether advising at a compliance level or on more acute legal issues. You’ll enjoy considerate, timely and helpful advice, provided by professionals with whom it’s a delight to work.”
Gemma WithamDirector of Legal (Privacy), Group Privacy Officer, Sykscanner Limited
Gemma Witham
“Jenai and Emma are amazing to deal with. They strike the right balance between understanding the business needs while doing it’s fiduciary duty to ensure we are on the right track from a legal, ethical and moral perspective. Working with HelloDPO’s guidance over the past 2 years has enabled X-Mode (now known as Outlogic) to be able to navigate complex and at times uncertain waters with GDPR in a strategic and ethical manner.”
Joshua AntonCEO, Outlogic
Joshua Anton
“A great bespoke service, delivered flexibly by absolute experts in a friendly, collaborative and accessible way. I cannot recommend more highly!"
Clare RussellInterim Head of Legal, Vue UK & Ireland
Clare Russell
“HelloDPO have been brilliant at getting our data compliance into shape. We have come such a long way in our ways of working and they are always on hand to help when we have complicated or urgent issues – they have simply become part of the team."
Josh TowbHead of Business Transformation, Jigsaw
Josh Towb
“The HelloDPO team have provided Channel 4 with a wide range of data protection advice over the years. Alison is always delightful to work with, and her advice is pragmatic and set within a commercial context, which is particularly helpful. HelloDPO runs regular DP Confessionals, which provide our team with a valuable wider industry view and a sense of issues which other organisations are struggling with, and the ways in which they are approaching them."
Rebecca MillerChannel 4
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