Scott Sammons
@privacyminion.bsky.social
It’s me, privacyminion back from the digital void and here on Bluesky! Owner of @IGLighthouse.blukesky.social #GDPR #DataProtection #Data #AI #Ethics #FOI #EIR #Records
A bit of an odd personal one, so indulge me for a moment. (Scroll on if that sort of thing isn’t for you).
January 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A bit of an odd personal one, so indulge me for a moment. (Scroll on if that sort of thing isn’t for you).
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Just announcing our new FREE webinar! Ethical AI in action, 23 Feb. Facing the challenge of embedding data ethics and responsible AI into your organisation? Then join our panel of experts from Global Fishing Watch and the ODI for a deep dive into the realities of what this means. buff.ly/kzB2Ptk
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Just announcing our new FREE webinar! Ethical AI in action, 23 Feb. Facing the challenge of embedding data ethics and responsible AI into your organisation? Then join our panel of experts from Global Fishing Watch and the ODI for a deep dive into the realities of what this means. buff.ly/kzB2Ptk
I feel a naughty school boy with excuses for being late today. But my opine alarm genuinely didn’t go off. Which is odd as it’s just a daily one.
Clearly technology doesn’t recognise today as a day. No work today for anyone… whoooo!
And if tech says it then it must be true… right?
Clearly technology doesn’t recognise today as a day. No work today for anyone… whoooo!
And if tech says it then it must be true… right?
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
I feel a naughty school boy with excuses for being late today. But my opine alarm genuinely didn’t go off. Which is odd as it’s just a daily one.
Clearly technology doesn’t recognise today as a day. No work today for anyone… whoooo!
And if tech says it then it must be true… right?
Clearly technology doesn’t recognise today as a day. No work today for anyone… whoooo!
And if tech says it then it must be true… right?
A little dusting of snow on the chilly walk into the office this morning.
I have recommitted to walking to the office more (rather than getting the bus) and drinking more water. So it was a nice hot coffee when I got to the office and now already ploughing through the water.
I have recommitted to walking to the office more (rather than getting the bus) and drinking more water. So it was a nice hot coffee when I got to the office and now already ploughing through the water.
January 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
A little dusting of snow on the chilly walk into the office this morning.
I have recommitted to walking to the office more (rather than getting the bus) and drinking more water. So it was a nice hot coffee when I got to the office and now already ploughing through the water.
I have recommitted to walking to the office more (rather than getting the bus) and drinking more water. So it was a nice hot coffee when I got to the office and now already ploughing through the water.
Those close to me know I am avidly against large consulting firms (mainly the big 4). Have been for years based on my experiences. My experience of them is poor quality work, bullying, sexism, hypocrisy and corruption.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Those close to me know I am avidly against large consulting firms (mainly the big 4). Have been for years based on my experiences. My experience of them is poor quality work, bullying, sexism, hypocrisy and corruption.
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I have used Mrs Bucket in my DP scenarios for years. She’s an idol with her white slim line telephone with automatic redial. May she have many candlelit suppers with the vicar as she rests.
Rest in peace Dame Patricia Routledge. 🫶
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rest in peace Dame Patricia Routledge. 🫶
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Patricia Routledge: Keeping Up Appearances star dies at 96 - BBC News
She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played the BBC's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp.
www.bbc.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I have used Mrs Bucket in my DP scenarios for years. She’s an idol with her white slim line telephone with automatic redial. May she have many candlelit suppers with the vicar as she rests.
Rest in peace Dame Patricia Routledge. 🫶
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Rest in peace Dame Patricia Routledge. 🫶
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oh look, another “you’re wrong, I’m right because I asked AI and it says so” email.
It’s the new “computer says no”.
I despair for humanity I really do.
It’s the new “computer says no”.
I despair for humanity I really do.
a woman says computer says no in front of a palm tree
ALT: a woman says computer says no in front of a palm tree
media.tenor.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Oh look, another “you’re wrong, I’m right because I asked AI and it says so” email.
It’s the new “computer says no”.
I despair for humanity I really do.
It’s the new “computer says no”.
I despair for humanity I really do.
This month, 2 very dear friends of mine at Byrga Geniht are hosting their debut art show at The Minories, Colchester, Essex.
Details in 🧵 below…
Details in 🧵 below…
August 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This month, 2 very dear friends of mine at Byrga Geniht are hosting their debut art show at The Minories, Colchester, Essex.
Details in 🧵 below…
Details in 🧵 below…
Some good news for the day. Some new reading to distract the mind for a bit. 😍
Well good morning to you all, and especially to *you*, coquettish little bookmarks stepping forward to plug the publication of #TheCutThroatTrial, my debut legal thriller out on 28 August 2025 and available at all good bookstores including those in the links below.
Yes. Good morning. bio.to/7zNmPU
Yes. Good morning. bio.to/7zNmPU
July 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Some good news for the day. Some new reading to distract the mind for a bit. 😍
Giving very serious thought to going back in house.
I’ve struggled for ages to fight off the inner imposter and of late, it’s winning and I’m not.
Add in this latest nonsense from the ICO and I’m just completely deflated, tired and fed up.
It might be time for a holiday.
I’ve struggled for ages to fight off the inner imposter and of late, it’s winning and I’m not.
Add in this latest nonsense from the ICO and I’m just completely deflated, tired and fed up.
It might be time for a holiday.
July 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Giving very serious thought to going back in house.
I’ve struggled for ages to fight off the inner imposter and of late, it’s winning and I’m not.
Add in this latest nonsense from the ICO and I’m just completely deflated, tired and fed up.
It might be time for a holiday.
I’ve struggled for ages to fight off the inner imposter and of late, it’s winning and I’m not.
Add in this latest nonsense from the ICO and I’m just completely deflated, tired and fed up.
It might be time for a holiday.
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NEW: Peter Kyle has had his ChatGPT prompts released under FOI. An unprecedented move, secured by @stokel.bsky.social.
What does it mean?
Google searches next - and some sweaty palms in Whitehall…
My analysis of a rare FOI win:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What does it mean?
Google searches next - and some sweaty palms in Whitehall…
My analysis of a rare FOI win:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Release of technology secretary’s use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating
Use of Freedom of Information Act to reveal Peter Kyle’s ChatGPT queries has shocked experts and left journalists wondering what to request next
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: Peter Kyle has had his ChatGPT prompts released under FOI. An unprecedented move, secured by @stokel.bsky.social.
What does it mean?
Google searches next - and some sweaty palms in Whitehall…
My analysis of a rare FOI win:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What does it mean?
Google searches next - and some sweaty palms in Whitehall…
My analysis of a rare FOI win:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Finally, our special recognition award goes to @privacydino.bsky.social for his outstanding contribution to information governance.
Congratulations Barry!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Congratulations Barry!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Finally, our special recognition award goes to @privacydino.bsky.social for his outstanding contribution to information governance.
Congratulations Barry!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Congratulations Barry!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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The winner of FOI Team of the Year is… NHS Informatics Merseyside
A fantastic achievement and very well-deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
A fantastic achievement and very well-deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The winner of FOI Team of the Year is… NHS Informatics Merseyside
A fantastic achievement and very well-deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
A fantastic achievement and very well-deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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Highly commended for FOI Team of the Year is @scottishepa.bsky.social
A brilliant achievement – well done!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
A brilliant achievement – well done!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Highly commended for FOI Team of the Year is @scottishepa.bsky.social
A brilliant achievement – well done!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
A brilliant achievement – well done!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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Our joint winner for FOI Practitioner of the Year is Alicia Jones @scottishepa.bsky.social
Congratulations Alicia - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Congratulations Alicia - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our joint winner for FOI Practitioner of the Year is Alicia Jones @scottishepa.bsky.social
Congratulations Alicia - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Congratulations Alicia - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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The winner of FOI Practitioner of the Year is… Lorna Petersen of the Environment Agency
Huge congratulations to Lorna
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Huge congratulations to Lorna
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The winner of FOI Practitioner of the Year is… Lorna Petersen of the Environment Agency
Huge congratulations to Lorna
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Huge congratulations to Lorna
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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Highly commended for Practitioner of the Year is Tracy Loach of Leicester City Council
Well done Tracy!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Well done Tracy!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Highly commended for Practitioner of the Year is Tracy Loach of Leicester City Council
Well done Tracy!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Well done Tracy!
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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Our joint winner for FOI Rising Star is Lorna Jonas-Tinson @camdencouncil.bsky.social
Congratulations Lorna - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Congratulations Lorna - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Our joint winner for FOI Rising Star is Lorna Jonas-Tinson @camdencouncil.bsky.social
Congratulations Lorna - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Congratulations Lorna - a great achievement
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
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The winner of FOI Rising Star is… Katherine Williams @southkesteven.bsky.social
Well done Katherine - hugely deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Well done Katherine - hugely deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
March 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The winner of FOI Rising Star is… Katherine Williams @southkesteven.bsky.social
Well done Katherine - hugely deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Well done Katherine - hugely deserved
#FOI25 #eCaseFOIawards #FOIawards
Fascinating insights into NHS and FOI 🤓 😍#FOI25
March 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Fascinating insights into NHS and FOI 🤓 😍#FOI25
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Our latest research report is now live - what are the Issues in Information Government?
Nick Murthwaite @ecase.co.uk lets us know about the latest research. Download your copy here: ecase.co.uk/qr15 #FOI25
Nick Murthwaite @ecase.co.uk lets us know about the latest research. Download your copy here: ecase.co.uk/qr15 #FOI25
Download Issues in Information Governance: FOI25
Issues in Information Governance Special Report
ecase.co.uk
March 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our latest research report is now live - what are the Issues in Information Government?
Nick Murthwaite @ecase.co.uk lets us know about the latest research. Download your copy here: ecase.co.uk/qr15 #FOI25
Nick Murthwaite @ecase.co.uk lets us know about the latest research. Download your copy here: ecase.co.uk/qr15 #FOI25
#privacypuss had fun at the @ecase.co.uk FOI escape room. Some interesting discussions and approaches in escaping the FOI dungeon! #FOI25
March 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#privacypuss had fun at the @ecase.co.uk FOI escape room. Some interesting discussions and approaches in escaping the FOI dungeon! #FOI25
Oh fab! Special recognition awards for Maurice Frankel and Carole Ewart from the campaign for FOI in recognition of all their work on FOI over the last 20+ years. #FOI25
March 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Oh fab! Special recognition awards for Maurice Frankel and Carole Ewart from the campaign for FOI in recognition of all their work on FOI over the last 20+ years. #FOI25
Great lessons and insights from the Campaign for FOI (& FOI Scotland). It’s fascinating to see how FOI has shaped public services over the last 20/25 years.
And while both acts can always be improved, remembering what it’s aiming to do is key to working with it. #FOI25
And while both acts can always be improved, remembering what it’s aiming to do is key to working with it. #FOI25
March 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Great lessons and insights from the Campaign for FOI (& FOI Scotland). It’s fascinating to see how FOI has shaped public services over the last 20/25 years.
And while both acts can always be improved, remembering what it’s aiming to do is key to working with it. #FOI25
And while both acts can always be improved, remembering what it’s aiming to do is key to working with it. #FOI25