In Episode 18 (Connected Data) of the Guardians of Data podcast, 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?
Today’s episode (Episode 19) examines the governance mechanisms required to turn the promise of connected data into reality. 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 podcast episode we explore:
- How WASPI works in practice
- What the Code of Conduct for Information Sharing Protocols adds to it
- How the code 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.
Our guest is Dave Parsons, who has worked in information governance for twenty years, including many years in local government in Wales. As the WASPI code manager, Dave has played a leading role in developing WASPI and the new code of conduct.
Listen on your preferred platform via our podcast page, or download the episode directly, and join the conversation about how we can connect data to improve children’s lives while protecting their rights, privacy and trust.
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Previous episodes of the Guardians of Data podcast have featured Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska talking about the profound ways that generative AI is changing human relationships, Caroline Wong explaining the impact of AI on Cybersecurity, Andrew Latham talking about the data protection risks in employment and Ilyas Nagdee analysing the impact of predictive policing on human rights.
