040 How to Turn Data Privacy into a Powerhouse for Innovation with Tania Palmariellodiviney

Send us Fan MailWe are not barriers, neither is the Data Protection Act—privacy is an enabler, not a blocker."Data privacy is often viewed as the "department of no," a maze of legal jargon that stalls innovation and frustrates medical professionals. But what if privacy was actually the foundation that made cutting-edge research possible? In this episode, Jacqueline Stockwell sits down with Tania Palmariello-Diviney, Founder of Data Privacy Simplified and Fellow of the IRMS, to dismantle the myths surrounding GDPR and health data.The "Lightbulb" Moment: Why Tania moved from high-level NHS roles to founding a consultancy focused on "simplified" privacy.Beyond the Legal Jargon: Understanding Section 251 and the National Opt-Out without the headache.Innovation vs. Ethics: Balancing the aggressive pace of AI and genomic research with the rights of the individual.Unsticking Shared Records: How to navigate different "risk tolerances" in integrated care systems to ensure patient data flows safely to where it's needed most.The Human Element: How being a mother shapes Tania’s view on data ethics and the long-term impact of records on families.Compliance isn't a checkbox; it's a competitive advantage. Tania leaves us with a powerful reminder that "systems thinking" and human kindness are just as vital to data protection as any legal framework. If you want to move from "blocking" to "enabling," this conversation is your roadmap.Connect with Tania:Website: Data Privacy SimplifiedLinkedIn: Tania Palmariello-DivineyCommunity: Join the East of England IG Forum🌱 Ready to take this further? If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace. 🟢 — Start where you are If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here: 👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki 🟡 Build clarity and direction Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall: 👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard 🔵 Grow with me If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum: 👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data   🚀 Want to keep building? If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together: 👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell 👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/  💬 Final thought You don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step. And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛 Support the show