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Black and white fluffy cat sprawled across a black gym box

The gym box getting plenty of use today

An image with a dark blue background filled with white digital code. At the top, the flags of the European Union and the United Kingdom are displayed side-by-side. The main text, "Draft renewal of the UK adequacy decisions," is in white, enclosed by light blue angular brackets. In the bottom left corner, there's small white text that reads "© LightfoLife via Adobe Stock," and in the bottom right corner, the European Commission logo is visible.

Data protection is a cornerstone of EU values.

Today, we've launched the process to renew our adequacy decisions with 🇬🇧.

This would ensure personal data can continue to flow safely between the EU and the UK beyond December 2025.

More info ↓
europa.eu/!hbrDkn

Newport County and Athletic Club Bilbao unite in unique kit collaboration | Newport County A.F.C.

Da iawn Casnewydd! Crys grêt

#AupaAthletic

www.newport-county.co.uk/news/newport...

Head of a puffin just visible in a field of grass and flowers

A shy puffin, from this year's Skomer Island trip

Completely agree. Given the obvious parallels with the PSNI case (which occurred after the MoD breach), I don't understand the different approach

ICO statement in response to 2022 MoD data breach We have been carefully considering the circumstances of the breach throughout, supporting the MoD's own investigation.

Don't know all the details, but on the face of it the MoD data breach - hidden data in a spreadsheet exposing 1000s to potentially serious harm - is remarkably similar to the PSNI data breach. The ICO fined PSNI but decided no regulatory action is required against the MoD

ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...

Upper part of a bare wall with paint peeling off, a missing ceiling tile and obvious water damage

Lower part of an interior wall showing water damage to the wall and floor

In case you’re wondering about the state of the NHS in Wales, this is the waiting room I found myself in at the Heath hospital this morning

#wales #nhs #senedd26

TLDR probably not

Worth the wait? Data protection reforms receive royal assent at last - Excello Law Not to be deterred, the incoming Labour government announced its own proposals for reform in the King’s speech in July 2024. The new bill, which was to

After years of debate and failed attempts, reform of UK data protection laws finally reached the statute book last week. But was it worth the wait?

excellolaw.co.uk/worth-the-wa...

Close up of a puffin - small black and white bird with a colourful beak - in profile with its wide open

Head of a puffin just visible among a field of green grass

A falcon horizontal in flight with wings and body still and head looking down

Chough - black Corvus with red legs and beak - perched on a rock

Amazing day out yesterday on Skomer. The puffins were the stars of the show, but also got to see peregrines & chough #wales #wildlife #birds

Text that reads "Today marks the end of an era at Llamau as we say thank you and farewell to our extraordinary CEO, Frances Beecher, who retires after 25 years of leadership. When Fran joined Llamau, we were a small charity with services only in Cardiff and Barry. Fast forward 25 years, and thanks to Fran’s relentless drive, Llamau is now nearly 600 colleagues strong, supporting young people, women and children across Wales. Her achievements are numerous and all are landmark moments in the treatment and support of children, young people and women in Wales. Enjoy your retirement — though we know you will never stop fighting for what is right."

It's the end of an era, from all of us at Llamau - Thank you Fran 🫶
If you'd like to read the full statement on CEO Frances Beecher's retirement, click here: www.llamau.org.uk/News/llamau-...

Shrewsbury Masters International - Round Up - Welsh Athletics In the first Masters International of the season, Wales had a great day in the scintillating heat at the Shrewsbury Festival of Running with Mike Whyatt, Eryri Harriers and Sue Peters, Swansea, and Da...

A huge honour to represent team Cymru in the 5k masters international v England last weekend (although you'll do well to spot me in that team photo!)

www.welshathletics.org/en/blog/post...

I think you'll find it's Daisy's now ...

Good to see the EIRs - the FOI Act's less well-known but surprisingly powerful sibling - getting some welcome attention

Photo featuring @notrachelbrown.bsky.social for scale

Avenue of trees full of white blossom against a blue sky

Tremorfa park looking beautiful today #Spring #Cardiff

Pushchairs, wheelchairs, and little legs welcome! 🫧 Book now and join us for the most colourful event of the year 👨‍👩‍👧 Bring the whole family and book your early bird tickets today 🔗 www.llamau.org.uk/Event/llamau...
#BubbleRush #Llamau #FundraiseForChange #CardiffEvents

Haastrup (Respondent) v King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Appellant) - UK Supreme Court Was the Court of Appeal right, in balancing the respective article 8 and article 10 rights, to discharge the relevant Reporting Restriction Orders ("RROs")?

Very interesting decision given by the UK Supreme Court today (no, not that one). Concerns the interplay between Article 8 and Article 10 of the EHCR - right to privacy v freedom of expression

www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

Celebrated being selected to run for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in my age category with a new 10k PB today. 34:38 at the Newport 10k. Great race & so inspiring to see all the marathon runners #running

Empty expanse of sandy beach in the foreground with deep blue cloudless sky

Sandy beach with a single person in the distance walking away. The sky is a deep blue

Not a bad start to the week #Cymru

I know we shouldn't be surprised at this sort of thing anymore, but it's as if the UK government actively wants Labour to lose the next Senedd elections. The sums mentioned here are trivial for the treasury, but hugely important for Wales

Running 40 miles on a track once is crazy. To do it six times is completely bonkers. Couldn't be prouder of @notrachelbrown.bsky.social

No doubt I'll be handing out the drinks again next year

A field of daffodils in bloom, with a large tree in the background

Mae gwanwyn wedi cyrraedd! Saw my first sand martin in Cardiff Bay this morning and the daffs are all out in Moorland park

#reasonstobecheerful #spring #cardiff

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus / happy St David’s day!

On our national day, sending love and solidarity from Cymru to the people of Ukraine. You are not alone.

#SlavaUkraini

Cardiff: University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs - BBC News Vice-chancellor Wendy Larner says "it is no longer an option for us to continue as we are".

Looks like ancient history in Cardiff is soon to be, well, ancient history. Sad news for this Cardiff ancient history graduate, even if my degree was almost long enough ago to qualify as, well, ancient history

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0k5n0k101lo

Prince Harry settles case against Sun publisher after long-running legal battle - BBC News The prince has agreed to receive a settlement from the paper's owner, bringing a long-running legal battle to an end.

Well this is disappointing, at least for those of us who were looking forward to some interesting case law

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd9qqj3gvv1t

Race bib number 1 for the Lliswerry 8 race, pinned into a running vest

Had the extra pressure of wearing bib no 1 at today’s #Lliswerry8. Must’ve been lucky as I finished 18th overall in an 8 mile PB of 44:27. Great race, great organisation & fantastic support!

#Running

Black and white fluffy cat sat up looking directly towards the camera

Apropos of nothing at all, here’s a picture of the cat

Artificial Intelligence: Plan to 'unleash AI' across UK revealed Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

Of course there's huge potential for AI to improve public services. But AI isn't magic. It isn't some sort of panacea for all our problems

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Very late to the party but wow, Hamilton was amazing. Cardiff people, go see it if you get the chance