Act Now is pleased to bring you episode 3 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 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 questions about the future of the British monarchy.
In Episode 3, our guest is Maurice Frenkel OBE, Director of the Campaign for Freedom of Information. We discuss the recent events through a transparency lense, the history and impact of the UK Freedom of Information Act (20 years on) and the case for FOI reform. Maurice also leans on his decades of experience to share his top tips for FOI professionals dealing with information requests.
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Previous episodes of the Guardians of Data podcast have featured Jon Baines, talking about his career as a Data Protection specialist and the hot issues in information governance, and Lynn Wyeth discussing the recent controversy around Grok AI.
