Reflections on writing a public sector blog
The rise of public sector blogging, and my reflections on my first three months as a blogger.
Should I be working for private businesses?
Is it appropriate for businesses to make requests for lists of staff contact details? Should public authorities refuse them?
What are FOI Officers for?
There is no single FOI profession – every organisation has different processes; officers have differing views and approaches. It is the FOI Officer’s job to challenge assumptions within the organisation about what can be disclosed.
WikiLeaks – a few thoughts
First, a confession. I’m really not sure what I think about WikiLeaks. Obviously openness is a good thing, but encouraging individuals to risk their jobs and livelihoods to leak information fairly indiscriminately makes me uneasy. …
Open Data? Context is Key
Government spending data has been disclosed. But can journalists and politicians resist the temptation to make cheap cracks at public servants?