Ibrahim,
Thanks for an excellent resource. I do recommend that if you are interested in twitter that you check out these listings. They are a great resource. My only caveat is this: Twitter is limited to 140 characters so you will not find developed arguments or reasoned debate. For the most part you will find links, references, and quick passing comments.
I do not tweet or blog about FOI/DPA topics in large part because of this list. What is fascinating and helpful about this list is that people develop ideas and when they do, you can see their logic and test your own against it. I have been on this list for just over 5 years, and on similar lists forthe past 17 years, and the opportunity to discuss and debate, as well as read others debating and discussing, has been invaluable. The knowledge and inisght of the participants and practitioners has been excellent.
To put it into a metaphor, twitter is like a conversation in a very large and busy public cafeteria where you may overhear a good conversation or you may be heard. However, there is always a lot of noise in the background. This list is a like a members only restaurant where people come for a specific purpose. The food and conversation in both settings will be good although the setting's difference will change the quality and consistency.
Enjoy the meal whereever you eat.
Best,
Lawrence
P.S. I'm on holiday so until the new year, adieu.
Lawrence W. Serewicz
Principal Information Management Officer
Assistant Chief Executive's Office
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Durham County Council
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Subject: [data-protection] Twitter and Tweeters
Colleagues may have found that from time to time the bulletin boards go a bit quiet, despite the fact that there are many topical DP and FOI issues in the media.
Often this is because the debate and discussion is taking place on Twitter.
I appreciate that this may not be everyones cup of tea but, if you are interested, there are many information law commentators on Twitter that you can follow.
A good stating point is the list produced by Judith Townend of 105 Legal and Media Tweeters to follow:
http://inforrm.wordpress.com/2011/12/22/law-and-media-tweets-and-tweeters-updated-105-people-to-follow-judith-townend/
It so happens that we are at the top of the list - BUT ONLY because it is in alphabetical order.
Other tweeters on the list and worth a follow (in alphabetical order of course!) are @bainesy1969 @FoIManUK @FOIMonkey @tim2040.
Colleagues may have other suggestions.
Regards
Ibrahim Hasan
Solicitor and Director
Act Now Training Limited
For training without the strain of the train:
www.actnow.org.uk<http://www.actnow.org.uk>
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ActNowTraining
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