Senior Consulting Team
True North Data Governance & Compliance (TNDGC) is powered by a senior staff of high-level specialists drawn from the legal, healthcare, and public sectors. Our consultants don't just advise; they lead. By combining academic rigour with over a decade of front-line experience, our senior team provides the deep technical knowledge required to navigate the most challenging compliance landscapes.
Founder and Lead Consultant
Laura Brentnall
Laura is a legal expert and specialist in data protection and information governance. With over a decade of experience and an LLB (Hons), she translates complex regulation and legislation into actionable strategies for high-stakes sectors like Social Housing, Local Authorities and Healthcare. aura delivers risk-based, business-orientated advice.
Director of Rights and Access
Lou Mcaughlin
As Director of Rights & Access, Lou leads TNDGC’s specialist division for Subject Access Requests and information disclosure. With an extensive background in the NHS, Lou has spent years navigating the complex legal frameworks of UK GDPR.
Drawing on this clinical and operational heritage, Lou now provides our clients a proportionate and defensible approach to compliance. By overseeing the entire DSAR lifecycle, Lou ensures that every disclosure is handled with precision, regulatory rigour, and the plain-English clarity that is the hallmark of the TNDGC senior team.
Wellbeing Team
Powered by a different kind of expertise, the TNDGC Wellbeing Team brings a decade of 'paws-on' experience to the office. While our senior specialists navigate the legal and healthcare sectors, our therapy dogs manage the human element, reducing stress, fostering connection, and providing the vital emotional baseline that allows our experts to perform at their peak
Chief Sniffing Officer and Head of Nap Compliance
Bobby and Edie (Beadie)
As TNDGC’s Chief Sniffing Officer, Bobby leads the firm’s physical perimeter audits and investigative scent-work. With an unmatched ability to detect "non-compliance" (usually involving forgotten biscuits), Bobby ensures the office remains a high-alert environment. Specialising in deep-dive investigative walks, he is a key stakeholder in our daily wellbeing strategy.
Edie serves as the definitive authority on TNDGC’s rest-and-recovery protocols. With a track record of maintaining horizontal stability during even the most complex Data Subject Access Requests, she ensures the team adheres to strict health and safety napping standards. Edie is a firm believer that "deep focus" is best achieved with four paws in the air.