Stephen Massey is a highly respected Data Protection and Information Security Practitioner with over 20 years of experience. He has developed and directed international information security and operational risk functions in a range of sectors including financial services and commercial real estate. He is an acknowledged specialist in information risk & operational risk management, data protection, and third-party risk governance and has managed the successful implementation of global projects and business initiatives. Experienced with IT security controls and regulatory compliance auditing including business and IT service continuity planning, network and perimeter security, and data privacy. Stephen originally studied Physics at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), holds a 1st Class Honours Degree in Intelligence and Security from the University of Staffordshire and a Master’s Degree in Business Continuity, Security and Emergency Management from Bucks New University. In addition to Stephen’s academic achievements, Stephen is an IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing. When not writing and consulting, Stephen loves nothing more than to spend time with his fox red Labrador, Cooper. Stephen also enjoys skiing and SCUBA diving and playing jazz piano
