Our story

The DPN was founded in 2014 by Rosemary Smith and Jenny Moseley who for many years ran the data protection consultancy Opt-4. The renowned duo had extensive experience in the marketing and data industries. 

In 2019, the DPN launched the Rosemary Smith Award in her memory.  

In 2020 the DPN was acquired by members of the former Opt-4 team, along with Rosemary Smith’s sister Caroline Bennett. 

Our team continues to advise organisations and provides a broad range of data protection consultancy services. 

We regularly publishes articles and practical how-to-guides aimed at both experts and non-experts. 

Our content is written, developed and edited by data protection and privacy specialists, our distinguished advisory board and other contributors.