Guardians of Data
A show where we explore the world of information law and 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.
Guardians of Data
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Algorithms Behind Modern Policing
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 happe...
The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
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
Beyond GDPR: The Real Purpose of Data Protection
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...
Inside FOI Journalism
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 o...
Government Plans for Children's Data
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 s...
