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In a world of fast evolving AI regulations, it is extremely difficult for companies to understand how they should be using artificial intelligence within their businesses. aiEthix from Securys, the global privacy and data protection consultancy, provides practical AI implementation and governance solutions that take the guesswork out of managing AI responsibly and allow firms to explore machine learning opportunities that will withstand future developments in technology and legislation.
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Delivering deeper insights for greater compliance
Our team has many years of experience helping organisations of all stripes navigate many kinds of data protection and privacy challenges. Now, we’re applying our advanced knowledge and unique insights into managing risk in these areas to the burgeoning – and exciting – field of machine learning.
Our approach is refreshingly practical, and our methods leave no stone unturned. Whether we are carrying out an audit of existing processes and systems or designing entirely new governance frameworks, we will always start by uncovering our clients’ aspirations to ensure their AI infrastructure aligns with their wider organisational goals.
We are also a founding supporter of the IAPP AI governance programme which is recognised as the leading resource of its kind among the global community.
Global Risk
Keeping up to speed with the latest regulatory developments is a daunting challenge for businesses which operate globally. This is where we can help. Delivering advice to companies in over 50 countries, we are experts in UK GDPR as well as multiple other privacy laws and data transfer protocols.
Risk Parameters
Part of our role is to ensure our clients are pricing risk correctly when it comes to their data protection practices. We are here to ensure everyone who works with us has suitable provision to support their AI activities and is not underspending or misspending their resources in this area.
Why Securys
Scale
We deliver specialist data privacy and protection consultancy solutions in over 50 countries.
Expertise
Our global experience and proactive approach keep us ahead of the curve.
Locations
We provide practical advice in line with many of the world’s privacy regimes.
Practical Approach
Our recommendations are not theoretical, they are actionable. You can always expect a strategic, risk-driven, and forward-looking approach from our team.
Proven Methodology
Our audit and discovery tools are continually evolving, with insightful risk-scoring to help you make sense of your current position.
Hands-on Leadership
Ben Rapp
Ben, a philosopher-technologist, was formerly founder and CEO of Managed Networks, a leading UK managed services provider.
Ben holds a number of non-executive roles, including serving on the boards of TechUK and the BCS.
Ben is a CISSP-ISSMP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, FIP and CIPP/M, IAPP Fellow in International Privacy, BCS Fellow and a Chartered IT Professional.
An author on the AI challenges facing business, Ben is a regular speaker at industry events and makes frequent broadcast media appearances.
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James Flint
James is a qualified data scientist and privacy professional and award-winning writer with a deep background in media and technology.
An AI specialist, he is a qualified Artificial Governance Professional (AIGP) having been awarded the IAPP's AIGP certification.
A former editor at Wired Magazine and the Telegraph and a veteran of his own healthcare communications start-up, James has been advising on the use of AI in the arts, healthcare, and business since 2016. He is one of the architects of the Securys aiEthix programme.
James has authored several articles on AI alongside chairing an AI panel at London’s Tech Week.
John Lloyd
John has worked in a wide variety of leadership roles in diverse sectors including media, healthcare and non-profit.
A member of the Securys Board, he leads on product development across the Group as well as aiEthix.
He also heads the privacy assessment practice for Securys, managing the risk scoring and consultancy team.
John is a CIPP/E and has a number of sector qualifications in safeguarding and information security.
A panellist at AI and privacy conferences, John also writes regularly on AI and privacy.
Sara Newman
Sara is a co-founder of Securys and a member of the Board. She heads up Securys’ operations and leads client-facing teams which work across multiple sectors and jurisdictions around the world.
A regular speaker at industry events, Sara writes and makes broadcast appearances.
She is a CISA and CIPP/E, and also holds PRINCE2 and ITIL certifications.
Certification
Securys is a corporate member of the IAPP and all our staff are required to obtain at least one IAPP certification. We are also certified to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards.
Charity and pro bono work
Each year our team nominates a charity that we support throughout the year with an initial cash donation and ongoing pro bono privacy work.
We try to find charities where we can make a difference, both with our direct contribution and with our professional help. Disadvantaged people can often be at disproportionate risk from misuse of their data; our belief that privacy is good for people comes into sharp relief in our charitable work.