Pembroke Privacy is an award-winning Data Protection, Privacy & AI Governance consultancy with offices in Dublin and London. We provide organisations with the knowledge, skills and resources required to manage their Data Protection, Privacy and AI Governance compliance obligations successfully under the GDPR, EU AI Act and other information privacy and data laws.
Founded by Kate Colleary, who led the data protection team in a global law firm for many years, Pembroke Privacy brings together a team of highly experienced data protection consultants who collectively have many years of experience in this specialised field. We blend our expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and deliver pragmatic, results-driven services.
We develop technologies and processes to make our work more efficient so that our clients gain the benefit of our team’s significant expertise delivered in a cost effective and efficient manner. We have developed products and tools, such as our gap assessment / compliance review process and our e-learning products to ensure that we can meet clients’ expectations in a rapidly changing technical environment.
Our team of experienced consultants has significant expertise in the practical implementation of the GDPR, EU AI Act and other data protection legislation. What makes Pembroke Privacy different is that many of our team members have qualified as lawyers and have extensive legal as well as
hands-on implementation experience. We combine this legal expertise with experienced project managers to help our clients to pursue business objectives while meeting statutory obligations and we take a practical approach to operationalising data protection.
We make the complex clear.
We are privileged to work with a team of highly experienced data protection consultants who collectively have built up a high level of expertise and extensive knowledge over two and a half decades. We work with our team to develop a best practice approach to every new project. Our core staff members closely manage and support our team of consultants.
Pembroke Privacy is a founding member of Strand Alliance, an international network of data protection experts based in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and with partners in Dublin, London, Brussels, Munich, Zurich, Rome and Tel Aviv. To find out more about the services offered by Strand Alliance please visit the website: www.strandalliance.com
Kate Colleary is Founder and Director of Pembroke Privacy, an award-winning Data Protection, Privacy & AI Governance consultancy with offices in Dublin and London. She is highly regarded worldwide as an expert in these fields. Kate is honoured to represent the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as its Country Leader in Ireland and was awarded the prestigious Westin Emeritus Fellow title, which recognises world leaders in data protection and privacy. She has been awarded ‘Best in Data Protection’ by the Global 100 which recognises the world’s leading firms and individuals who are leaders within their chosen areas of specialisation. She has also recently been awarded the “Fellow of Information Privacy” (FIP) qualification by the IAPP which is reserved for seasoned professionals in the privacy world. Kate is a qualified Solicitor and a Certified Information Privacy Professional and has extensive experience assisting and advising businesses to navigate the complexities of data protection, privacy and AI laws. Kate leads a team of consultants providing DPO services to global clients including an AI platform. She is on the Data Protection faculty of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland and Kings Inns and speaks on data protection and AI issues globally.
Josh is an experienced data protection consultant and a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E). He is a Marie Curie Fellow and is currently pursuing a PhD in data protection law at Trinity College Dublin. Josh has years of experience managing teams in diverse organizations focusing on data protection risk analysis, crisis management, and communication strategy. His experience is coupled with knowledge gained through years of academic research in Law and Public Policy. He has carried out risk assessments and provided advisory service to governmental departments, private entities, and the public sector. He has also assisted international organizations in developing AI and Data Protection frameworks.
As a leading member of our DPO team he advises and guides clients on critical obligations including conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and measuring risk. He monitors compliance with the GDPR and other data protection legislation and acts as a point of contact for Supervisory Authorities and data subjects. He also carries out transfer impact assessments as part of our international data transfers programme and he advises on data subject rights requests and data breach notification under the GDPR. He has led numerous enterprise risk assessments for clients including multinational corporations, large energy providers, health care providers and public sector bodies. Josh plays a key role in ensuring Pembroke Privacy continue to deliver best in class data protection compliance services to our client.
Josh holds a Master of International and Comparative Law – Trinity College Dublin, a Master of Political Science – University of Witwatersrand, a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations – University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor of Law – University of Johannesburg.
Sara has been a valued member of the Pembroke Privacy team since we were established in 2018. As Senior Manager her role includes Client Services, New Business Development, Marketing and the management of Pembroke Privacy’s training services including International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certified professional training.
Sara is a qualified Solicitor and a Certified Data Protection Practitioner – Law Society of Ireland. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CPIM). She is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Sara is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin with an honour’s degree in Modern Languages. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
LizAnn is an administrator and project manager with extensive experience working in the legal and financial services sectors and a track record of delivering projects in an efficient and effective manner. She draws on her organisational skills to provide invaluable administrative and accounting resources to the Pembroke Privacy team to support the delivery of our data protection services to clients.
She is an honours graduate of Mathematics from Trinity College Dublin and more recently, Textile Design in Limerick School of Art and Design.
Rachel is an experienced Privacy & AI Governance Consultant at Pembroke Privacy, specialising in the development of privacy centric solutions that balance regulatory compliance with innovation. She excels in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional privacy frameworks, offering clients practical and tailored services to meet their unique operational needs.
With extensive experience in data audits, Rachel is adept at manual scoping of data, building Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), developing data retention schedules, and implementing robust data classification procedures. She has supported clients in creating comprehensive privacy toolkits for data subject access requests and third-party management, including risk-triage templates, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and supplier contract checklists.
Rachel holds a Master of Laws in Technology, Media and Telecommunications from Queen Mary University of London, where she received the prestigious IAPP Westin Scholar Award 2023 for the highest academic achievement in privacy. She is a qualified lawyer in Kenya and holds certifications as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).
Poojan is a data protection consultant at Pembroke Privacy based in our London office and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). She brings extensive international experience in data protection, having worked both in India and the UK. With a strong foundation in managing and responding to complex data protection queries, Poojan supports the DPO services at Pembroke Privacy. Her experience spans across reviewing and drafting policies, conducting DPIAs, undertaking compliance assessments and advising global clients on the regulatory frameworks. She also has extensive experience in automating compliance activities through tools like OneTrust. She is a graduate of University College London where she gained a master’s in law. Through her Masters, she was able to leverage her interest and hands-on experience in data protection to learn how to design and audit responsible business practices
Karen is a Data Protection and AI Governance Consultant, based in our Dublin office. She brings a dynamic background in legal research, regulatory compliance and strategic communications. With a strong foundation in law and data governance, she offers a unique blend of legal insight, operational support and creative thinking giving her an interdisciplinary edge in tackling emerging regulatory challenges. Karen is currently pursuing her master’s in law from Trinity College, Dublin (Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law) with a special focus on AI and data protection. During her master’s course, she has studied modules on AI Regulation, Data Protection and Fintech, which has cemented her understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape in the technology domain within the European Union. At Pembroke Privacy, she is part of a team of consultants providing a range of AI and data protection services including governance framework management and risk assessment.
Moroti is a Data Protection and AI Governance Consultant, based in our Dublin office. She has just completed her postgraduate studies in Data Protection and Privacy Law and Computing at Dublin City University. With a strong foundation in law, marketing and data governance, Moroti offers a unique blend of legal insight, operational support and creative thinking giving her an interdisciplinary edge in tackling emerging regulatory challenges. She is passionate about empowering organisations to navigate complex privacy and AI Governance frameworks. Moroti is a qualified lawyer having qualified in Nigeria. She supports the senior consultant team to deliver a range of data protection and AI services including data subject access requests, data breaches, review of policies and she responds to day-to-day privacy queries.
