Scott Sammons

Scott is an experienced and qualified practitioner & coach in the management and governance of information and data having worked and volunteered for 14+ years in the profession. Starting his career in Local Government, Scott has since worked across both the private and public sectors (both large and small) and gained experience, knowledge and/or qualifications working with information governance frameworks applicable in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and wider European context. From 2016-2020 Scott was Chair of the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) and now volunteers as their lead on professional development including Accreditation, Mentoring, Apprenticeships and Fellowship.

As a ‘remote DPO’ & Consultant Scott supports several organisations on a range of Information Governance related issues as well as teaches a range of courses and qualifications in IG. Scott is also a Skills Coach working with apprentices on the national IG & Data Protection Apprenticeship programme.