"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast

Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Sanjeev Gathani, Lead Facilitator & Group Compliance Better Business Governance - APAC PTE. LTD and RV Group (S) Pte Ltd, Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional, Singapore. We discuss Gathani's expertise in privacy and the current state of privacy discussions in the Asia-Pacific region. The conversation also touched on the recent privacy developments in Asia, including government retention of data and criminal penalties for privacy violations. Additionally, we talk about the growing focus on data localization in Asia and how it is seen as a way to increase security and economic benefits. The importance of considering each individual and organization's unique needs and challenges when it comes to privacy and AI was also highlighted. Gathani shares his thoughts on how AI can offer both benefits and potential harm and his hopes for the future of Data Privacy.Support the show

Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Mark Smolik, General Counsel, Board member, DHL Supply Chain Americas. We delve into Mark's unique background, starting as a construction worker and eventually becoming a successful lawyer and board member. We also discuss the impact of data proliferation on Mark's role, the significance of accurate data, and the evolving data collection and retention methods. The discussion also touches on the delicate balance between having federated data and retaining control over it. ChatGPT and generative AI are also explored, focusing on how AI can aid in information organization as long as it is properly used and understood and how humans must retain control. The conversation concludes with Mark sharing his concerns regarding privacy and his vision for a more secure future for Data Privacy.Support the show

In episode 122 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Joe Toscano, Founder & CEO of Mach 9,  Featured Expert, The Social Dilemma. We discuss his journey to the realization of the importance of privacy, his appearance in the movie “The Social Dilemma”, there is a lack of coordination in privacy, algorithms, and AI are supplanting existing social mechanisms, the future is headed towards fiefdoms, people as individuals move efforts forward, what direction he sees US privacy moving in, California leads the way, regulation alone can never provide privacy and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.(44 minutes) Audio and full transcript here: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/podcast/e122-joe-toscanoSubscribe to “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast now available on all major podcast directories, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and more. Hosted by Data Diva Media Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC#dataprotection #dataprivacy #datadiva #privacy #cybersecurity #people #algorithms #conversations #ticktock #compliance #law #companies #issue #socialmedia #movieSupport the show

In episode 121 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Jess Simpson, SVP, Global Solutions Consulting & Verified Technology, Publicis Groupe, Global Data & Tech Consulting. We discuss her journey in technology and data, self-taught education, marketing and adtech, life and work changes involving privacy and antitrust, content moderation, current privacy and technology concerns, clean rooms, brand safety privacy-driven collaborations, and hopes for the future of Data Privacy.(46 minutes) Audio and full transcript here: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/podcast/e121-jess-simpsonSubscribe to “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast now available on all major podcast directories, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and more. Hosted by Data Diva Media Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC#dataprotection #dataprivacy #datadiva #privacy #cybersecurity #cleanroom #people #technology #advertisers #marketing #brand #industry #antitrust #tech #publisherSupport the show

In episode 120 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Chris Glanden, Host of The BarCode Cybersecurity Podcast and  Security Strategist  Advisor.We discuss the importance of having a clear message in podcasts and how security goes beyond technology. We touch on the myth of insider threats, the dangers of neglecting basic security measures, and the overlap of privacy and cybersecurity. The conversation covers the impact of IoT, current cybersecurity news, and the need for proactive education to avoid being an easy target for hackers. Lastly, Chris shares his vision for the future of Data Privacy.(44 minutes) Audio and full transcript here: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/podcast/120-chris-glandenSubscribe to “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast now available on all major podcast directories, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and more. Hosted by Data Diva Media Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC#dataprotection #dataprivacy #datadiva #privacy #cybersecurity #metaverse #ransomware #security #iotdevices #companies #cyber #podcast #iot #applications #workflow #breaches #mfaSupport the show

Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Antonette Igbenoba, Privacy and Ethics Associate Counsel, Upwork. We discuss her journey to privacy with the IRS, EEOC, and private practice. We cover topics such as internships, networking, mentors, starting a business, Smart Cities, and Privacy by Design. We discuss and address the challenge of HR data, the CCPA Sunset Clause, and the differences in privacy rights between the US and EU. She expresses her current concerns about privacy, provides advice to those who don't worry about AI, and highlights the need for AI to work well for everyone to prevent harm. We discuss the limitations of AI with small sample sets and the impact of financial incentives on the future of AI and privacy laws. She acknowledges that security breaches are inevitable and emphasizes the importance of preparation. We also discuss the limitations of facial recognition technology and shares her hopes for the future of Data Privacy.Support the show

Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Nicole Stephensen, Owner, and Partner, of IIS Partners, Australia. We discuss the importance of privacy in the education sector. Stephensen believes that not enough is being done to protect privacy in this area and that privacy professionals must be more involved in shaping policy and practices. Reynolds agrees, and the two discuss ways privacy pros can make a difference. Nicole describes the duty of care concerning children's safety and privacy in school environments. Companies developing technology in schools must be aware of the many levels of consent required. We discuss Data Privacy issues facing businesses today. Nicole’s work includes voluntary roles with the Australian Information Security Association (where she is a Fellow) and she was a founding board member of the Australia and New Zealand region’s first privacy industry membership association (iappANZ, which is now part of the global IAPP). She’s an active member of the Smart Cities Council for Australia and New Zealand (SCCANZ) and has an advisory role with its Center for Data Leadership.The conversation also covers Nicole's work with the Smart Cities Council for Australia and New Zealand and her advisory role with the Center for Data Leadership. We discuss privacy by design needs to consider human behavior, privacy program culture and management, organizational resistance to privacy and compliance, and the latest privacy developments in Australia and the US national privacy landscape, and privacy requires a proactive strategy, not just reactions, Choice magazine article on facial recognition privacy concerns in Australia over new retail technologies, each change in policy needs to be examined for privacy considerations, 7-11 should be a case study in what not to do, technology and privacy decisions need context and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.Support the show

Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Brendan Sullivan, CEO at SullivanStrickler LLC. We discuss how he arrived at his current status from his early work on data retrieval, memory, and backup data systems as an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer, the importance of data backup, and how companies can use this technology to protect themselves from data loss. We also discuss the privacy implications of data backup and how companies need to be aware of the regulations surrounding this area. Brendan Sullivan discusses the legacy data problem, which he says came with Windows and UNIX. He says that companies keep data too long and often don't have a good strategy for dealing with data at the end of their data lifecycle. Sullivan says that the legacy data problem is a huge challenge because companies too often don't have a good strategy for dealing with it. The conversation explores the differences between the old way of managing data and the new way of managing data. The old way of managing data was much more transactional while the new way can be much more efficient. We discuss data in the cloud as a backup, de-duplication, and identifying what needs backup and what needs archiving which are different, what are data sessions, the right to be forgotten vs. the right to deletion in privacy laws, the lack of access to legacy data, obsolete data access, air-gapping, chain of custody, the need for data audit trails in tracking data access, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.Support the show

Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Jennifer Hamilton, General Counsel, Exterro.In this conversation, we discuss Data Privacy issues facing businesses today. Hamilton discusses her background in technology and how she came to her role at Exterro. The conversation covers the importance of data privacy for businesses, the challenges of implementing data privacy solutions, and the potential benefits of data privacy for businesses. Jennifer discusses the role of privacy in the new world of cybersecurity. She believes that the law is ahead of the technology in some ways, which can be good if it doesn't stifle innovation. She agrees that the challenge for privacy professionals is to find practical, grounded solutions that consider the work's complexities. We discuss her work with different teams for success, over-retention of data as a risky business, business needs to be proactive, understanding how risk can be effectively mitigated, her current concerns in privacy and security, the cyber insurance market reflects increased risk, the importance of risk mitigation, and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.Support the show

Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Bill Pugh, Smart Connections Consulting LLC, Strategy & Technology advisory in digital transformation in IoT, Smart City, Smart Grid, and digital twin technology. We discuss the Internet of Things (IoT), Data Privacy issues, and how digital transformation can help businesses. Pugh stresses the importance of understanding how technology works and how it can be used to benefit businesses. He also talks about his experience with digital transformation and how it has helped him in his work. The conversation discusses the importance of cybersecurity and how it is often misunderstood. We discuss how everyone has a role in cybersecurity, and is a community effort. We also discuss the importance of continued learning in the field. Bill Pugh describes how he got into the Smart City space after working in the wireless and Smart Grid industries. He explains how he saw a gap in the market for city solutions being inundated by device manufacturers. We discuss his straightforward approach to explanations about Cybersecurity and IoT, his approach to solving business problems, his start in engineering, cybersecurity, and IoT, explaining a digital twin in IoT, IoT, and Smart Cities, fusion in Smart Cities, and civil technologies, the disconnect between IoT and IT, the lack of focus on the risk of data retention, privacy and IoT, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future. Support the show