About Us
Three Counties Data Protection was founded to help small organisations navigate data protection with confidence.
Large organisations often have dedicated compliance teams and in-house specialists. Smaller organisations don't. Instead, responsibility for data protection often falls to a business owner, trustee or volunteer who simply wants to do the right thing without getting lost in legal jargon.
That's where we come in.
We provide clear, practical advice that's proportionate to your organisation, your budget and the way you actually work.
Meet Liz
Three Counties Data Protection is owned and managed by Liz Sydenham.
After graduating in Electronic Engineering, Liz began her career implementing database software and managing technical projects, developing a talent for translating complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for the people using the systems every day.
Following a career break, she moved into data protection and information governance, designing and implementing organisation-wide governance frameworks, embedding privacy by design into new systems and processes, managing subject access requests and personal data breaches, and advising senior leaders on compliance and risk.
Today, Liz brings that same practical approach to supporting charities, community organisations and small businesses with straightforward, affordable data protection advice.
Our Advice
Data protection has a reputation for being complicated.
It doesn't have to be.
Our advice is based on three simple principles:
Plain English
We explain data protection without unnecessary legal or technical language, so you can understand what you need to do and why.
Proportionate
Not every organisation needs the same level of documentation or process. We focus on what is appropriate for your size, activities and level of risk.
Practical
Our aim isn't simply to tell you what the law says. It's to help you apply it in a way that works for your organisation, whether that's writing a privacy notice, responding to a subject access request or reviewing your CCTV arrangements.
Why choose Three Counties Data Protection?
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Specialist data protection consultancy—not data protection as an add-on to another service.
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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.
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Professional indemnity insurance.
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Fixed-price services wherever possible.
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Advice tailored specifically for small organisations.
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Friendly, approachable support from someone you'll deal with directly.
Supporting Organisations Across The Three Counties
Based in the Three Counties, we work with charities, community groups, sports clubs and small businesses across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, providing practical support that helps organisations understand their responsibilities and demonstrate compliance with confidence.
Whether you're starting from scratch or simply want reassurance that you're on the right track, we'd be happy to help.
Get in touch to arrange an informal, no-obligation conversation about your organisation's data protection needs.