Guardians of Data

In this episode we discuss something that sounds like science fiction, but is already part of everyday policing in the UK; predictive policing. These are tools that use data and algorithms to help the police forecast crime, where it might happen and sometimes who might be involved. The idea is to use resources efficiently and cut crime. And there are reports that councils are also starting to use...

In this episode we discuss how AI is reshaping trust, identity, cybersecurity, and organisational accountability.  In recent weeks, governments, regulators and cyber security professionals have been gripped by the emergence of Mythos , the powerful AI model developed by Anthropic. Touted as capable of identifying software vulnerabilities at a level that rivals some of the world's most skilled...

This episode is a fascinating and deeply human conversation with one of the most thoughtful voices in the world of privacy and information governance. Emma Martins served as Data Protection Commissioner for the Bailiwick of Guernsey for over a decade.  In our conversation, Emma reminds us that data protection is about far more than compliance checklists, privacy notices, or subject access requests...

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI) is an essential tool for the journalist seeking to hold public institutions to account. But for those handling FOI requests from journalists, the challenge is to balance minimising the resource burden on the organisation with maintaining openness and transparency. This requires a good understanding of the journalist’s motivation, tactics and pressures. In...

Children today are growing up in a world where almost everything they do leaves a data trail. From the apps they use, to the schools they attend and the healthcare they receive; data is being collected, analysed and increasingly connected and shared. But at what cost? Recent Government proposals mean that this question is more important than ever. The Schools White Paper and the Children’s Wellbei...

“Information governance professionals are the bedrock for deploying good governance of AI. We need to be there at the start of the actual thinking process.” Tahir Latif, Global Practice Lead for Data Privacy & Responsible AI at Cognizant In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions of our time: How do we build trustworthy and responsible AI systems? To help us answer this qu...

Think about the last time you walked down a busy street, sat in a pub or queued for a train. Now imagine that moment - completely ordinary to you - being filmed by a stranger, uploaded to TikTok or YouTube and watched by millions. Maybe it’s monetised; maybe it’s mocked. One thing is for sure though, it never disappears. Filming people in public has now become second nature for some. But what happ...

In information governance, there is no substitute for learning from those who have walked the path before us. Experienced IG leaders bring a wealth of knowledge from years at the frontline of data protection and information rights. By sharing their stories, lessons learned and practical advice, they help both new starters and seasoned professionals grow in confidence, strengthen their practice and...

Every week we read about organisations being hacked, held to ransom or their data being stolen. And the breakout of war in the Middle East has significantly increased the risk of cyber-attack. In this podcast we talk about cyber security through the lens of the recent cyberattacks on major UK retailers. In just the past few months, household names like, Jaguar Land Rover, Gucci, Marks & Spence...

In the past few weeks, we have had a stark reminder of why transparency in public life is a democratic necessity. The US Government’s release of millions of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has triggered, amongst other things, the arrest of the King’s brother, the sacking and subsequent arrest of a former Government minister, political jeopardy for the Prime Minister and quest...

Welcome to episode 2 of the Guardians of Data podcast. This is a show where we explore the world of information law and information governance - from privacy and AI to cybersecurity and freedom of information. In each episode we will be speaking with experts and practitioners to unpack the big issues shaping the IG profession.  Over the past few weeks, one AI tool has become the centre of an inter...

Welcome to the first episode of Guardians of Data, brought to you by Act Now Training . This is the show where we explore the world of information law and information governance - from privacy and AI to cybersecurity and freedom of information.  We also talk to experienced IG leaders who have spent years at the frontline of data protection and information rights.  In this first episode we are join...