About Strand – Strand Alliance

About us

Strand represents a formidable alliance forged at the intersection of expertise in privacy, data protection, cyber security, and artificial intelligence (AI) founded by Rocco Panetta, Kate Colleary, and Dan or-Hof.

This strategic collaboration addresses the evolving challenges of the digital age, offering comprehensive solutions and insights based on our collective knowledge, expertise, and experience.

Each member of the Strand Alliance brings a unique perspective to the table contributing to a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ requirements and the effective implementation of privacy, data protection, and AI measures.

Worldwide Professional Leaders

Pembroke Privacy is a leading data protection consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland. We have grown to become a highly regarded consultancy working with many high profile clients both in Ireland and globally. Our founder and Director, Kate Colleary, is an internationally recognised expert in data protection and privacy. She is Ireland’s Country Leader for the International Association of Privacy Professionals and has been awarded the prestigious Westin Emeritus Fellow title which recognises world leaders in data protection and privacy.

Founded in 2008 by lawyer Rocco Panetta, PANETTA is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the undisputed leaders in legal advice in the Data Economy market. Initially, one of the first law firms to devote itself entirely to the sector of innovation, telecommunications, the Internet, and renewable energies, the firm has pioneered a practice focused on privacy and the protection of personal data and cybersecurity, offering its exclusive clients, mainly medium-sized companies and large multinationals, both Italian and foreign, the full range of legal services applied to new technologies.

Or-Hof Law firm offers full-scale innovative legal solutions for an increasingly connected world and beyond.We are a leading-ranked firm in cyberlaw, data protection, and technology law. With a deep understanding of corporate governance and technology alongside vast legal and regulatory experience and a passion for innovation, our team is proud to work together with cutting-edge technology and with inspiring companies of all sizes and industries. Focused on innovation and the future, the firm is a natural port-of-call for companies seeking strategic, legal, and regulatory guidance.

Founded in 2015, Simply Privacy is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading privacy and AI governance boutique consultancy. We provide privacy and AI strategy, risk analysis, advisory, training and consultancy services to public and private sector agencies in NZ and around the world. Our core expertise relates to the NZ Privacy Act and associated regulations, and best practice and emerging AI governance regulation. We are also an Official Training Partner for the International Association of Privacy Professionals, delivering CIPM and AIGP training.

NAC Privacy Global, GmbH (“NAC-PG”) is an independent and global Privacy consultancy firm. With more than 20 years of Privacy experience, our global expertise ranges from Privacy Program Management, regulatory Compliance, advice on new technologies, cybersecurity, Privacy trainings, external DPO work, risk assessments, relationships with Privacy Authorities and regulatory updates to keep our clients compliant in a world in constant evolution and fast developing technologies. NAC-PG has its headquarters in Switzerland, with an office in Madrid.

High-End Legal Advice for Privacy Law and Digital Law
Personal. Pragmatic. No nonsense. Baumgartner Baumann is a boutique law firm focusing on data protection, privacy and IT law. We bring a wealth of experience in working for leading international law firms and have established strong relationships with data protection supervisory authorities across Europe. We are part of a European network of like-minded law firms with the same focus. We stand for highest quality standards combined with the benefits of a specialized boutique law firm

IITR Datenschutz GmbH is specialized in data privacy solutions and supports more than 2.500 companies around the world to manage their privacy compliance programs. Our products (Privacy Management System Compliance-Kit 2.0, eLearning) support companies and data protection officers to meet their accountability requirements under the EU General Data Protection Regulation.