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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.

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  • AI Agents: Opportunities, Risks and Legal Responsibilities

    AI Agents: Opportunities, Risks and Legal Responsibilities
    Oct 28 2026

    AI agents are widely regarded as the next major evolution in artificial intelligence. From managing workflows and responding to customers to supporting HR, compliance, and operational functions, they are set to transform how organisations work. But as with all powerful new technologies, understanding the opportunities and the risks is vital so that good governance structures can be put in place.

    Last month, the Australian Prime Minister disclosed that an AI agent hacked a government portal. This seems to be one of the world’s first examples of an AI-led attack on a government website. And, over the summer, there were a number of other media reports of AI agents "going rogue", hacking into websites and even falsely reporting crimes.

    In this episode, Ibrahim is joined by James Moss who is Director of Cyber Investigations at the law firm Addleshaw Goddard LLP, based in Manchester. Before returning to private practice, James held a senior leadership role at the Information Commission.

    James and Ibrahim explore what AI agents actually are, how they differ from conventional generative AI, the risks they present and what organisations should be doing now to prepare for their deployment. They also discuss how existing laws impact this technology, and what IG professionals should be doing to ensure they are part of the conversation when their organisation is considering deploying AI agents.

    Useful Links

    Addleshaw Goddard

    AI Agents Risk Blog

    NCSC Guide to Managing the Cyber Risk of Agentic AI

    IBM Guide to AI Agents

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    41 min
  • The WASPI Code of Conduct for Information Sharing Protocols

    The WASPI Code of Conduct for Information Sharing Protocols
    Oct 14 2026

    In episode 18, we spoke to Professor Mark Mon-Williams about the concept of connected data: how bringing information together can deliver joined-up public services and improve outcomes for children and young people. That leads to a practical question: how do organisations share information in a way, which is fair, lawful and transparent?.

    This episode looks at the governance mechanisms required that can turn the promise of connected data into better services and better outcomes. Having data is one thing, but we need to also ensure we have the governance, agreements and accountability in place. A great example of where this has been done can be found in WASPI, the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information, and the new UK GDPR Code of Conduct for Information Sharing Protocols which was recently approved by the Information Commission.

    In this episode we explore:

    • How WASPI works in practice
    • What the Code of Conduct for Information Sharing Protocols adds to it
    • How it can help organisations move from asking whether information can be shared to ensuring it is shared lawfully with robust governance
    • And what other parts of the UK can learn from the Welsh experience.

    My guest is Dave Parsons, who has worked in information governance for twenty years, including many yearsin local government in Wales. As the WASPI code manager, Dave has played a leading role in developing WASPI and the new code of conduct.

    Useful Links

    Podcast - Connected Data

    The WASPI Service

    https://www.waspi.gov.wales/code-of-conduct/

    https://www.waspi.gov.wales/news/waspi-uk-gdpr-code-of-conduct-for-information-sharing-protocols-published/

    ICO Announcement

    https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/government-data-sharing-pandemic

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    36 min
  • Connected Data: A New Approach to Information Sharing

    Connected Data: A New Approach to Information Sharing
    Sep 30 2026
    How can we make better use of the information already held about children to improve their lives?That is the question explored in the latest episode of the Guardians of Data podcast. Ibrahim Hasan is joined by Professor Mark Mon-Williams, who holds a Chair in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Leeds, and is Professor of Psychology at the Bradford Institute of Health Research.Mark argues that children and families do not fit neatly into the organisational silos in which public services operate. A school may see attendance and educational needs, a GP may hold health information, and social care may have a different part of the picture. When those pieces remain disconnected, important patterns can be missed. As Mark puts it, “the challenge is to move from fragmented services towards a more holistic, child-centred approach”.Mark is one of the executive authors of a report (Connecting Data: Intelligent and informed delivery to support every child to succeed ) which was published in July 2026 by a group of academics, education professionals and children’s services practitioners. The report suggests a new model approach for information sharing to improve the lives of children and young people (Connected Data). In this podcast, we explore how the Connected Bradford project, is putting that approach into practice, and discuss examples where linking health and education data has revealed issues that would have been difficult to identify from individual datasets alone. But this isn't simply a conversation about the benefits of connecting data. The UK has tried to improve information sharing before, from ContactPoint to Care.Data, and those experiences raise important questions about privacy, governance and public trust. We discuss what is different about the Connected Data model, including its emphasis on devolved systems, secure environments and community engagement.We also examine the emerging policy landscape, including the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and the proposed education data spine, and ask what greater connectivity could mean for the future of children’s services. And there is a wider question: as public-sector data infrastructure increasingly involves major technology companies, how do we ensure that public data remains under public control? Listen now and join the conversation about how we can connect data to improve children’s lives while protecting their rights, privacy and trust. Useful LinksNew Child of the North reportChild of the North campaignBorn in Bradford ProjectThe NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Podcast - The Government's Plans for Children's Data Phaselaw This podcast is sponsored by Phaselaw - a purpose-built solution for document disclosures, like subject access requests and FOI requests. Instead of redacting PDFs one by one, or forcing litigation software to do a job it wasn't designed for, with Phaselaw you get collection, review, and redaction in one workflow. Teams across the World are using it to cut response times from weeks to days.For Guardians of Data listeners, Phaselaw is offering a two-month free trial; run it on live requests, see what it does to your backlog, decide from there. No card, no commitment.
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    44 min
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