Clark & Company Information Governance Services

Organisations in the education, public and third sectors face increasing pressures to manage information securely, comply with complex regulations and implement new technologies responsibly. These challenges can be particularly difficult to navigate with limited internal resources or expertise. We’re Clark & Company Information Governance Services, an information governance consultancy with over 10 years of experience helping universities, schools, councils and other organisations achieve better compliance, stronger data protection and improved security frameworks. Our work focuses on providing clear, actionable strategies tailored to the needs of each client. Over this time, we’ve: Helped organisations improve their assurance ratings from "no assurance" to "high assurance" within 12 months. Trained more than 13,500 staff and students on our subject areas. Implemented frameworks for managing AI governance, ensuring ethical and secure adoption of emerging technologies. Resolved significant backlogs of data protection queries and breach reports, often within tight deadlines and limited budgets. Designed board-level KPIs and reporting tools to provide clear oversight of compliance and cybersecurity risks. Our expertise spans information law including Global Data Protection law, Freedom of Information law and e-privacy. We also offer dedicated services in Cyber Security and strategic AI Governance, as well as advising on mitigation paths to address the practical challenges of embedding these areas into complex environments. We also understand the unique pressures faced by the education sector, from safeguarding to research ethics, having worked with over 25 universities, Multi-Academy Trusts, primary, secondary and SEN schools and councils. What sets our approach apart is its focus on pragmatism and measurable outcomes. Our goal is to provide solutions that are effective, sustainable and fit for purpose.