I am a Political Scientist with a PhD in Political Science & Criminology from Loughborough University and a Masters Degree in Modern British Politics from the University of Hull.
I studied under the renown academic and Conservative Peer, Professor the Lord Norton of Louth and I was mentored by the former Labour Home Secretary The Rt Hon Charles Clarke.
I am a Privacy Subject Matter Expert and have worked across energy, health, media, financial services, government.
I am a former Privacy & Consumer adviser to the Cabinet Office, Government Digital Service (GDS) on GOV.UK Verify. I advised on data, privacy, consumer rights and the GDPR in UK and European Union.
Former Head of Identity services at Post Office Ltd where I led large service delivery in identity data and verification services.
Former Special Adviser to the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) on detention & custody.
and the founder of the public affairs think tank Yes Minister