When people practices and privacy obligations aren't working together, most organizations don't know where to turn.
That’s exactly where I work.
I'm Marlene Lane, founder of LANEiQ Consulting — an HR and Privacy Consultant with over 20 years of experience inside major energy companies, navigating complex HR challenges, enterprise-level data governance, and evolving Canadian privacy legislation including PIPEDA, FOIP, and PIPA.
Most small and mid-sized organizations and non-profits don't have dedicated HR or privacy expertise in-house. When workforce challenges and compliance demands arrive at the same time — and they usually do — they need someone who understands both sides of that equation.
That's where I come in — practical, embedded, and scalable, without the commitment of a full-time hire.
CIAPP-P (Certified Information Access and Privacy professional) | CPHR-AB Candidate | CMC-C Candidate | Executive MBA — Consulting Leadership
You might be dealing with something like this…
People Practices Under Pressure
Your organization is growing, restructuring, or navigating workforce complexity, and your HR policies, practices, or culture haven't kept pace. You need someone who can assess what's actually happening and help you move forward practically.
Privacy Compliance You Can't Ignore
You're collecting personal information — from employees, clients, or both — and you're not confident your policies, processes, or accountability structures meet Canadian legislative requirements. You need clarity before it becomes a problem.
Both Happening at Once
HR and privacy challenges rarely arrive separately. When they collide: a workforce issue with compliance implications, or a privacy incident with people consequences, you need someone who understands the full picture. That's the intersection where I work.
Client Experience
“Marlene provided HR expertise during a critical period of policy development, delivering well-researched, practical, and clearly structured policies aligned with our values and operating environment. Her professionalism and thoughtful approach made a positive contribution to our organization, and we would readily recommend her services.”
— Board of Directors
Camp Health, Hope & Happiness
“Marlene exceeded all expectations in assessing our company’s policies and procedures. Her report was meticulously detailed and provided a clear and concise path to correct the issues discovered. I would recommend her and her company to anyone who asks.”
— Aaron Box
Project Manager
Reward Construction Ltd.
Happy with our work together? I'd love a Google review.
If your people practices and privacy obligations need to work better, I'd welcome a conversation.