Dr Iain Nash

@iainnash

Associate Director (International) at Edge Hill Business School. Also the AI and Technology Law guy at the Law School. Bad amateur analogue photographer. Worse Farmer.

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Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· 23d

A lovely and unexpected gift from @thebookshopie.bsky.social! Looking forward to reading it

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· May 20

Go home #Irish #weather, you're drunk.

A weather forecast for Hollywood in Ireland showing sun and mid twenty degree forecasts.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Mar 27

Back #writing. It is the little things that keep you going!

A screenshot of an MS Word document that says 'Page 1 of 4, 1234 words'

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Mar 24

I'm ... confused.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Mar 16

We have an imposter amongst is

A half pint guinness glass that contains larger!

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Mar 14

Jubilant scenes in #dublin today at the end of #ireland v #scotland #irlvsco

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Mar 3

#phdone

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Feb 12

Time to tap the sign again.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jan 6

Recent wedding photos. #ireland #ilford #delta #3200iso #blackandwhite #film #35mm #believeinfilm #portrait #wedding #canon #1n

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jan 6

Recent photography, first time using Ilford's Delta 3200. Pain to scan as no profile for it! #ilford #3200iso #blackandwhite #film #photography #analogue #believeinfilm #35mm #cannon #1n #portrait

A lady in a black dress bending over to tie her shoe

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Dec 7

#datenight #dublin #murdershewrote

A close up, out of focus bag of popcorn and a cinema screen with the words "Solve-Along-A Murder She wrote"

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Nov 4

While I appreciate the novelty Aer Lingus, using a plane normally used for transatlantic flights for a quick spin to Manchester seems a bit excessive. Fun watching everyone trying to get the movies to work though! #a321 #aerlingus

A map on the seat ahead, showing the flight path between Dublin and manchester

A map of the world that shows the very short flight distance between Dublin and manchester.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Nov 3

It was my wedding anniversary recently. I bought my wife a #lamborghini, just not the normal type! #farming #ireland

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Oct 18

Sleeping cat is not impressed.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Oct 3

@dublinairport.bsky.social while I get knowing where my baggage will be is important, this is a little ott...

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Sep 1

Starting #SLS in #Leeds the right way.

A photograph of an open book and a pint of IPA on a table in a bar.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Aug 26

From my first attempt at #BlackAndWhite #Photography. Using #Ilford #HP5+ and home developed, with Ilford chems. Sunny evening in #Dublin on the #DunLaoghaire #Pier in #Ireland. Shot with a 1962 fully #manual #camera. Guestimated settings!

A black and white photograph of two bots. The water is very still, so the reflection of the boats is just a little shimmer. There are clouds in the sky.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Aug 26

First attempt at #BlackAndWhite #Photography. Using #Ilford #HP5+ and home developed, with Ilford chems. Shot with an old 1962 fully manual camera (settings guestimated) or a #Cannon #1n #SLR Mostly shot in #Dublin or #Wexford, #Ireland, the corn was shot in #Scotland.

A groyne on Rosslare Strand, in black and white.

Dun Laoghaire Pier, black and white. A photo of a giant plastic ice cream cone, beside a Cafolla's food truck.

A black and white image of Dun Laoghaire pier, a close up of an old chain on top of a granite bollard.

A black and white close up of a some corn in a Scottish field.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Aug 13

Edward and Tubbs get a card machine! #localshop #leagueofgentlemen

A card payment machine which has the sticker 'locals only' on it

'local shop' characters Tubbs and Edward from the league of gentlemen

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jul 28

She who must be obeyed but not named has succumbed and is drinking the heathenous Guinness with black currant. Divorce pending.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jul 17

It did correct itself when I told it to, and explained its error. But this isn't great. Confidently stating that someone has a CSAM related conviction when they don't is worrying.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jul 17

So Open AI thinks I'm in prison for CSAM production. Even when I suggested I'm not, it doubled down. Not sure how I feel about this...

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jul 17

Following on from @bostonjoan.bsky.social's AI quick dip into Social Media's AI tools, I have to say that I was actually quite impressed with the answer provided by Grok. I hadn't used it before, and as a first encounter, it was positively surprising.

Query: has he any criminal records or been involved in anything dodgy?

Response: You’re asking about Iain Nash, the UK-based PhD researcher and Senior Lecturer in Law and Cybersecurity, specifically regarding any criminal records or involvement in questionable activities. Based on the available information and the additional context provided, here’s what I can clarify:

Confusion with Another Iain NashThere is another individual named Iain Nash, a 46-year-old cyber forensics expert from Cheshire, UK, who was convicted of serious criminal offenses. This is not the same person as the academic Iain Nash. To avoid confusion, here’s a brief overview of the other Iain Nash’s criminal record, as reported in credible sources:Criminal Conviction: In 2024, Iain Nash, a cyber forensics expert working for MD5 Ltd (a company providing software to law enforcement agencies like Interpol and the FBI), was jailed for 15 months at Chester Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to possessing, making, taking, and distributing indecent images of children. The case came to light after he accidentally handed in a personal hard drive containing 1,123 illegal images when resigning from his job in January 2020. Additional offenses included drink-driving and possession of a pen knife in court, leading to further convictions. He was subjected to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

Context: This Iain Nash lived in Congleton, Cheshire, and was involved in selling forensic software, a field distinct from the academic research of the cybersecurity law lecturer. The nature of his crimes and his professional role in digital forensics are unrelated to the academic Iain Nash’s work in law and policy.

Distinguishing the TwoThe academic Iain Nash (based in London and associated with Edge Hill University) and the convicted Iain Nash (from Cheshire, involved in digital forensics) are clearly distinct individuals:Geographic and Professional Differences: The academic Nash is tied to universities in London and Lancashire, with a focus on legal research and teaching. The convicted Nash was based in Cheshire and worked in a commercial forensics role.
Public Records: The academic Nash’s online presence (e.g., iainnash.ie, LinkedIn, ResearchGate) shows no overlap with the criminal case reported in sources like the Daily Mail and Manchester Evening News.

Role as Peace Commissioner: The academic Nash’s appointment as a Peace Commissioner in Ireland strongly indicates a clean record, as such roles typically involve vetting.

ConclusionThe Iain Nash you likely meant, the UK-based PhD researcher and Senior Lecturer in Law and Cybersecurity, has no criminal records or documented involvement in anything unethical or "dodgy" based on available information. His professional work focuses on legitimate academic and legal contributions to cybersecurity and AI regulation. The criminal record belongs to a different Iain Nash, a cyber forensics expert convicted in 2024 for serious offenses. If you need further clarification or want me to dig deeper into a specific aspect, let me know!

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jun 24

Supervisor is not impressed. He knows when I have video calls and then pounces in front of the camera. #proofofcat

A black cat, with a red collar sitting on a desk. The cat is looking to the left of the camera, ignoring the photographer.

A leather diary is in front of the cat.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Jun 21

Tractoring on the longest day of the year. Turning hay, spreading fertiziler and topping with a vintage David Brown. 4 litres of #lucozade downed throughout the day. #farming #ireland #tractor #wicklow

Three images:

A close up of a tine on a hay turner, on a field of hay
A far out image of a blue new holland tractor spreading fertiliser
An old 1962 David Brown topping a paddock.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· May 30

Co-author is not pulling his weight. #proofofcat #writing #academia

A black cat, half asleep, with his front legs pointing towarss the camera.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· May 20

Today is #worldbeeday so here is one of our hives! #amm #bees #pollinators #ireland #wicklow These are Apis Mellifera Mellifera, or Irish black bees. They are native to Ireland and used to be the dominant form of bee in Europe but now their lines are threatened.

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· May 12

Wicklow mountains looking gorgeous today. #photography #dublin #ireland #wicklow

Dr Iain Nash@iainnash· Apr 30

Trinity College looking lovely today. #tcd #dublin