By Alison Sigsworth, Information Governance Manager England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all part of the United Kingdom, but organisations across the four nations may put data protection requirements into practice in different ways. Those differences matter because effective compliance needs to work in the real world, not just on paper! In September 2026, […]
By Naomi Korn, CEO Media-rich content can be engaging, informative and comprehensive. But did you know that a single audio-visual recording can contain a surprising number of rights? The footage, script, music, photographs and graphics may all be protected separately. Performers may have their own rights, while privacy, data protection and contractual restrictions can add further […]
By Jess Pembroke, Chief Operating Officer My child’s school photo day is fast approaching and, inevitably, so is the bill for a lovely, albeit expensive photograph. School photography day meant I read with particular interest a recent BBC News report about parents using AI tools to remove watermarks from school photographs rather than paying for them.[1] […]
By Jess Pembroke, Chief Operating Officer My early career was spent in operational data protection roles across public services, including busy NHS hospitals, community Trusts and education settings. As Data Protection Officers (DPO) in these environments, we often focus on the principle that less is more: setting appropriate retention periods, securely destroying data we no longer […]
How thoughtful open-access policies can expand participation, support creativity and build trust, while respecting rights, ethics and sustainability. By Naomi Korn, CEO Event: Museums Association Conference 2026: Museums Connecting CommunitiesSession: Open licensing: connecting communities through shared cultureDate and time: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 14:00–15:00Location: Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2EPChair: Naomi Korn Speakers: […]
Practical steps for protecting your organisation, supporting suppliers and getting full value from commissioned digital content By Naomi Korn, CEO Commissioning a photographer, filmmaker, designer, developer, or artist can bring specialist expertise, and fresh creative energy to a project. But there is one question that should never be left until delivery day: what will your organisation […]
By Alison Sigsworth, Information Governance Manager When the General Data Protection Regulation first came into being, many organisations went into panic mode and began completing a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for every system, process, or project that involved processing someone’s name and address. Whilst many people now have a clearer understanding of data protection […]
By Alison Sigsworth, Information Governance Manager By now, almost everyone knows what a Subject Access Request (SAR) is, or that individuals can ask organisations to allow them access to, or provide a copy of, the personal data it holds about them. In data protection terms, this is known as an individual’s ‘right of access’. It […]
Naomi Korn, CEO answers your questions surrounding Crown Copyright. Crown Copyright is a distinct area of UK copyright law that governs works created by government departments, civil servants, ministers and certain public bodies. Although often associated with official publications, legislation and government reports, Crown Copyright can also apply to a wide range of creative and […]
By Clare Chatfield, Information Governance Manager A practical guide to when the EU AI Act may affect UK organisations. This post explains when the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act[1] (EU AI Act) may matter for UK organisations, especially where artificial intelligence (AI) involves personal data, EU users, EU customers or EU-facing services. It focuses on […]
Creative Commons licences are widely used tools that enable rights holders, and those with authorisation from rights holders, to permit the reuse of copyright works in copyright without negotiating further permissions. Many UK-based cultural heritage organisations use Creative Commons (CC) licences as a standardised way to promote access to, and reuse of, images from their […]
By Naomi Korn, CEO This short article explains the useful of the exceptions to copyright and how confidence can be built by attending practical training. On a day-to-day basis, copyright can be viewed as just a set of restrictions – ask permission, secure a licence, avoid infringement. But UK copyright law also contains carefully designed exceptions […]
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