The Information Collective

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About Us

The Information Collective began its mission in the UK when it was established in 2017 by Samantha Simms. Throughout her 15 years of experience of guiding large organisations across the world on data privacy, Samantha identified a common thread in the way multinational companies viewed data privacy and broader digital compliance. Many of them saw it as an expensive and complex barrier to conducting business. Samantha decided to set herself the mission to change these perceptions and show organisations how, with the right strategic approach, digital compliance can be a great business enabler driving growth and helping organisations to operate more smoothly.

 

We believe digital compliance should not be complex or isolated from your business functions. In today's digitised world, data is at the heart of our operations, and therefore our approach to managing data should be interwoven into the fabric of the organisation. We assist clients in complying with privacy, security, and e-commerce rules without being laden with black letter legal advice that gives you the rules without supporting you on implementation. 

We lead with our relationships. Samantha selects industry-leading experts in digital compliance from across the globe to work as a team on each project. Since 2017, we have delivered strategic, commercially minded, and future-focused advice that transforms mandatory compliance into competitive commercial opportunities for world-leading organisations, making The Information Collective a valuable team member for our clients.

With our new expansion into the Caribbean, we are the Caribbean region's most trusted advisors for commercially minded and pragmatic digital compliance advice enabling Caribbean businesses and government agencies to flourish on the global stage.

 

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher."

─ Oprah Winfrey

Our Purpose

 

The Information Collective is here to simplify digital compliance and enable organisations to transform compliance obligations into a competitive commercial advantage. 

 

Our Vision

 

Change business' perception of digital compliance from a revenue consuming obstacle to a digital business enabler.

 

Our Mission

 

We strive to provide pragmatic and commercially friendly digital compliance frameworks that enable businesses and government agencies to thrive in the digital era.

 
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About The Founder

Samantha Simms is the CEO and founder of The Information Collective. She is a seasoned information law and digital compliance attorney. She has been a global business partner for digital compliance award-winning legal and compliance departments at multinational corporations and government institutions. A strategic visionary and a leader in her field, she is the DPO's DPO. Samantha advises and coaches data privacy professionals empowering them to achieve optimum results in both their technical and interpersonal skills.

As a highly engaging and personable public speaker, Samantha presents internationally on data privacy with a focus on the intersection between privacy and technology, and an emphasis on artificial intelligence, data analytics, and inter-device connectivity. Before launching The Information Collective, Samantha was the Global Privacy Officer within the award-winning Legal and Compliance team at CWT, a travel management company operating in over 150 countries. Samantha also served with Colt Technology Services, Linklaters LLP, and several UK government departments.

Samantha holds an LLB Hons in European Languages and Law (French, German, and Spanish) and is a member of the New York Bar. She holds professional certifications in data privacy, risk management, and compliance and ethics.

Samantha is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential by embracing their individuality and unique strengths. To this end, Samantha provides coaching, mentoring, and mediation to young people and micro startup companies.

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