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@jonbelcher.bsky.social
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Data protection & information governance lawyer. Trustee for Llamau and FareShareCymru. Runner. European. All views my own, etc

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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
How on earth have the claimants' costs reached £180,000 already, when this is an inherently low value data protection claim and the case is only at the preliminary stage
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Took my parents to visit magical Skomer Island yesterday. It was very windy & occasionally wet but the locals weren’t bothered #Birds #UkWildlife Crossposted with @openvibe.social
Two Atlantic puffins looking directly towards the camera Close up of an Atlantic puffinEntrance to a puffin burrow partially covered in vegetation, with just part of the puffin’s head visible One puffin stood on a cliff edge with another puffin coming into land above
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
This case is fascinating, not only because it shows AI as unreliable (which we already knew) but also that presumably otherwise bright people can be fooled into blindly trusting AI outputs. That trust continued even when a judge raised doubts and the AI itself warned of its own fallibility
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This is great news! So much hard work goes into providing such a fantastic environment for young people
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Accessing personal data when not part of your job role is a criminal offence. But when 48 different people do it within your organisation, that's also a culture problem www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Southport attack victims' medical records 'accessed inappropriately'
The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Found a beautiful corner of Manchester for a stroll this morning. Now ready to support the marathon runners
Woodland path with the sun shining through the trees Sign with a map of ‘Our Green Chorlton’Screenshot from the Merlin app with lots of birds listedAn empty road with barriers up ahead of Manchester marathon
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
25 long years ago. Today just might be the day we’re finally back #PUSB
Coventry fan holding a sign that reads “we’ll be back” after relegation in 2001
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Can’t run at the moment due to injury. But on the plus side, been enjoying getting out on the bike #Running
Strava screenshot showing 36 mile bike ride around the Vale of Glamorgan
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Looking for a way to give back? We are looking for volunteers! Whether you love meeting new people or supporting behind the scenes, there’s a role for you 💙 Sign up today 👉 www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/volunt…
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Weekend vibes
Fluffy black & white cat snoozing on my lap
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Great to see my article, 'Deepfakes & data misuse', in the latest issue of New Law Journal (it's paywalled but you can read it by giving an email address) www.newlawjournal.co.uk/content/deep... #DataProtection #AI
newlawjournal.co.uk
Deepfakes & data misuse
Data protection law already provides the tools to tackle intimate image abuse: it is time for those in power to act, says Jon Belcher
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Can report that it actually stopped raining in Splott earlier this evening
View over flooded parkland at dusk, with the sky reflected in the water
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Our manifesto is live 📣 Launched at the Senedd, it sets out what the next Welsh Government must do to end homelessness for young people and women in Wales — with a clear focus on prevention, early intervention, and fairer support for those who need it. 👉 www.llamau.org.uk/manifesto-english
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
I'm quoted in this article on the ICO's decision to open a formal investigation into X and xAI www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ico-inv...
infosecurity-magazine.com
ICO Launches Investigation into X Over AI Non Consensual Sexual Images
UK Data Protection Watchdog has “serious concerns” over data privacy on Elon Musk’s social platform
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Huyendo la tormenta Goretti en Madrid muy soleado
La fachada de la biblioteca nacional en Madrid con el sol detrás del edificio
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Do you want to help us end youth homelessness in Wales? We are currently hiring multiple roles throughout our organisation, one of these might be the one for you: www.llamau.org.uk/about/careers
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Gorgeous sunny (& very cold) parkrun at Tredegar House this morning. Happy to record my 23rd first place finish out of 223 parkruns #running #rhedeg
Screenshot of the results of Newport parkrun on 03/01/26, showing me in first place with a time of 18:22
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Blwyddyn newydd dda i chi gyd!
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
I wrote some thoughts for the Law Society Gazette on data protection in 2026 #DataProtection www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
lawgazette.co.uk
Data protection predictions for 2026 | Law Gazette
Data protection laws in the UK and other jurisdictions will continue to evolve to meet novel challenges.
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Super happy with 2:47:45 for the Valencia marathon today. Even managed a small negative split #Running #MarathonValencia
Smiling whilst holding up my medal after completing the race. Text is from Strava and says Valencia Marathon (2:47:45), Distance 26.37 miles, Pace 6:22 /mile
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NotRachelBrown @notrachelbrown.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Less than 24 hours to Valencia Marathon…
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
If Parliament had intended there to be an ‘egregiousness’ test for data breaches, you’d have thought they might have included one in the legislation #DataProtection #PostOffice ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...
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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
⚖️ Judgment in Case C-492/23 Russmedia Digital and Inform Media Press: Is an online marketplace responsible for the personal data published in user-posted ads? 🎥 💬 President Lenaerts explains with subtitles available in all EU languages 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1...
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Represented Dwyrain Cymru at the Welsh inter regional XC on Saturday then another 13 miles on Sunday to bring up 239 miles for November. It’s been a disrupted training block but hopefully I’m ready for Valencia marathon next Sunday. ¡Vamos! #Running
Strava map showing Welsh inter regional XC race. 5.5 miles in 35:29 at an average of 6:23 per mileRunner in a purple vest running on grass and mudGarmin screenshot showing total mileage of 239 for November 2025
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 27/11/2025
Many newspapers and politicians have been calling yesterday's fiscal statement a 'Budget for Benefits Street'. Here's three reasons why that is not accurate 🧵
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Says a lot about being a lifelong Cov fan that my first thought on seeing this table was: “40 points! Should be safe from relegation” #PUSB #TopOfTheLeague
Championship table showing Coventry City top with 40 points from 17 games
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
First 20 miler in a very long time. Really pleased with the pace and consistency. Only 3 weeks to go until Valencia marathon #Running
Strava map showing a run with text saying “20 miles with pickups miles 5-9, 11-14 & 16-18. Distance 20.05 miles. Time 2hr 21m. Pace 7:03 per mile”Strava screenshot showing a graph of mile splits for the 20 mile run
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If you get a chance, do take a look at @llamau.bsky.social latest impact report. Along with the facts and figures are some very powerful stories of the real people behind the stats
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
It's a genuine privilege to be a trustee for @llamau.bsky.social and to play a small role in the fantastic work they do. Looking forward to meeting the new trustees #TrusteesWeek
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
£30 is all it could take to stop a child from waking up in the cold this Christmas. Donate today: ow.ly/IHiv50Xn43z #Charitysky #Wales
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
It’s November so time to get out the bobble hat. Oh … #Caturday
Close up of a black and white cat lying on a bobble hat, using the bobble as a pillow
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Been struggling with a nasty bout of covid for the last month, but today managed a 10 mile run and then a walk to beautiful Parc Cefn Onn to see the autumn colours #Running #Caerdydd
Autumn trees from below, with green, red and yellow leavesAutumn tree with red leaves
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
We’re proud to be joining with campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK Government to #unfreezeLHA at the Budget. See the article here: inews.co.uk/news/housing...
inews.co.uk
Reeves urged to boost housing benefit in Budget as thousands 'face homelessness'
The rate of housing benefit has been frozen for four of the last five years despite soaring rents
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Hwyl fawr, G
Me & Rachel in front of the finish gantry at today’s stage of the Tour of Britain in Cardiff Crowds lining North Road waiting for the Tour of Britain to arrive
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
I’m not saying the garmin race predictor algorithm is wildly optimistic, but that marathon time is only 43 seconds slower than Alex Yee #running
A watch face showing garmin’s race predictions screen, with a marathon prediction of 2:11:51
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The gym box getting plenty of use today
Black and white fluffy cat sprawled across a black gym box
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 22/07/2025
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
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.
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Da iawn Casnewydd! Crys grêt #AupaAthletic www.newport-county.co.uk/news/newport...
newport-county.co.uk
Newport County and Athletic Club Bilbao unite in unique kit collaboration | Newport County A.F.C.
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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...
ico.org.uk
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.
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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
Upper part of a bare wall with paint peeling off, a missing ceiling tile and obvious water damageLower part of an interior wall showing water damage to the wall and floor
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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...
excellolaw.co.uk
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
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Amazing day out yesterday on Skomer. The puffins were the stars of the show, but also got to see peregrines & chough #wales #wildlife #birds
Close up of a puffin - small black and white bird with a colourful beak - in profile with its wide openHead of a puffin just visible among a field of green grassA 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
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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-...
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."
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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...
welshathletics.org
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...
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I think you'll find it's Daisy's now ...
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Good to see the EIRs - the FOI Act's less well-known but surprisingly powerful sibling - getting some welcome attention
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Tremorfa park looking beautiful today #Spring #Cardiff
Avenue of trees full of white blossom against a blue sky
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Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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...
supremecourt.uk
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")?
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Jon @jonbelcher.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
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
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