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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 happens when those images are shared, edited and turned into social media content? Can you stop someone filming you in public? What rights do you have when the footage is published?

In this episode, we are joined by Naomi Mathews, a lawyer who specialises in Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Surveillance Law. Naomi helps us explore what the law actually says about filming people in public, where it falls short and how that affects real people who find themselves turned into content without consent. We’ll also ask the harder questions about ethics, power and whether the UK needs a new law to better protect the public.

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Blog Post on Filming People in Public

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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 prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

In this episode we are joined by Raz Edwards, Head of Data Security and Protection and DPO at Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Raz has over 17 years of experience as a Data Protection Officer, including more than a decade in the NHS. She is also Chair of the National Strategic Information Governance Network and serves as a member of the Upper Tribunal and First-Tier Tribunal in the Information Rights Jurisdiction.

In our conversation, Raz shares her journey into Information Governance, the challenges she’s faced and overcome as an IG leader, her advice for both new starters and seasoned professionals and her perspective on the future of the profession. She also reflects on what she’s learned through her tribunal role and what it takes to succeed as an IG leader.

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Raz Edwards Biography

National Strategic Information Governance Network

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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 & Spencer and Co-op have suffered significant disruptions from ransomware and other cyber incidents. These didn’t just impact IT systems; they caused empty shelves, disrupted online orders and shook customer trust.

Our guest is Olu Odeniyi who is a Cyber Security expert and trusted advisor with more than 30 years’ experience guiding organisations across the public and private sectors. In our conversation, we explore:

· What went wrong in the recent cyberattacks

· How businesses can build resilience and trust in the face of growing threats

· The future of cybersecurity

· And practical tips for all of us to stay ahead of the hackers

Useful Links

National Cyber Security Centre

Cyber Security Breaches Survey

Information Commissioner’s Office

Chartered Institute of Information Security