“Let’s Talk Privacy” isn’t just another GDPR or data protection podcast, it’s a fresh, lively, and truly accessible conversation led by the uniquely engaging hosting style of Aakash Suri. No legal jargon, no gatekeeping, and definitely no need for a law degree.
Each episode breaks down privacy concepts in simple, relatable language while exploring how everyday choices shape our fundamental digital rights. Aakash speaks with professionals at all levels and business leaders across sectors to uncover how they really implement GDPR—sharing honest lessons, practical wins, and SMART, actionable takeaways.
Designed to inspire the next generation of privacy pros, the show encourages young people to see privacy as a meaningful, future-shaping career. And with AI reshaping the world, we dive into how privacy underpins safe, ethical, and compliant AI use. Expect clarity, authenticity, and conversations that make privacy matter to everyone.
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Is LinkedIn Rewarding Expertise or Just Attention? Personal Branding, AI and Privacy with Shoaib Ahmed
Épisode 44
lundi 28 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:03:00
In this episode, Aakash Suri speaks with Shoaib Ahmed, a multi-award-winning LinkedIn strategist and founder of SA Personal Branding. Stepping outside traditional privacy topics, they discuss how privacy professionals can overcome the fear of posting, combat "AI slop," and build genuine influence and credibility online.
Visibility is Credibility: Doing great work behind closed doors is no longer enough; privacy professionals risk being left behind if they do not share their unique expertise and personal stories online.
Combating AI Slop with Authenticity: The barrier to entry for content creation has been lowered by AI, flooding feeds with generic content, which creates a massive opportunity for authentic practitioners to stand out by sharing real-world stories.
The Attention Economy Over Follower Counts: Follower counts matter far less than starting meaningful conversations and understanding marketing psychology, as a smaller but engaged audience can convert more leads.
Using AI as an Editor, Not an Inventor: While AI is excellent for editing and operations, it should not be used to invent content from scratch. Professionals should use their own raw ideas and use AI merely to refine their authentic voice.
"If you want to achieve something out of the ordinary, you have to do something out of the ordinary."
"Value does not equal education. Value can also come in the form of inspiring somebody, entertaining somebody, empowering somebody."
"I start with an idea or concept or story... I don't start with AI. I end with AI."
TO CONNECT WITH SHOAIB AHMED
linkedin.com/in/shoaibahmed21
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST
LinkedIn - Aakash Suri
LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions LtdTik Tok
Instagram
www.letstalkprivacy.com
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026.
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
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Healthcare Data Privacy, Clinical Trials and AI Governance: Protecting Patient Data in a Changing Research Landscape with Shaun Hastings
Épisode 43
lundi 21 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:04:07
DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed about the real-world examples are those of the guest and host. They do not represent or reflect the official views of any company, organisation, or employer mentioned and are based on public information and personal interpretation.
In this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with returning guest Shaun Hastings, an experienced quality and compliance leader, to explore the evolving intersection of data privacy, clinical research, and artificial intelligence. The conversation unpacks the privacy implications of decentralised clinical trials, wearables, and recent high-profile healthcare data breaches.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Insider Risk of Biobanks: The UK Biobank breach highlights the severe risks of insider threats, where pseudonymised genetic data was accessed via shared credentials and offered for sale online.
Sub-processor Oversight is Crucial: A 5 million euro fine issued to IQVIA demonstrates that relying on data warehouses acting as subcontractors without strict privacy checks and sponsor oversight leads to massive compliance failures.
Decentralised Trials and Cloud Risks: Shifting clinical trials to patients' homes and utilising wearables introduces new risks, as health data is transmitted to cloud-based apps managed by large tech corporations outside secure hospital environments.
Updating Informed Consent for AI: Current informed consent forms generally cover future research but fail to explicitly address the use of patient data for training AI models, which must be updated to meet transparency obligations like Article 50 of the EU AI Act.
BEST MOMENTS
"Pseudonymisation removes the risk is a major healthcare privacy myth."
"Data privacy is now a CEO topic. It's on the table of the CEO and the board of directors. It's not an afterthought."
"As a sponsor, you're maybe two, three people away from that actual place... the responsibility lies with the controller, right, ultimately."
TO CONNECT WITH SEAN HASTINGS
linkedin.com/in/shaunhastings
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST
LinkedIn - Aakash Suri
LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions LtdTik Tok
Instagram
www.letstalkprivacy.com
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
Data Sovereignty, Population Linkage, and DPO Leadership with James Robson
Épisode 42
lundi 14 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:06:38
In this episode, Aakash Suri welcomes back James, former Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the Labour Party and founder/CEO of DATUM Longevitus. They dive deep into James's insights from two major 2026 conferences focusing on the future of the web, data sovereignty, and population data linkage, while also unpacking the real-world challenges privacy leaders face today.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Shift to Data Self-Sovereignty: Sir Tim Berners-Lee's "Solid" project envisions individuals controlling their personal information in secure "pods," raising massive questions about whether individuals are informed enough to govern complex data use cases.
Balancing Population Linkage and Public Trust: Centralised population data linkage can yield powerful insights, such as proactively notifying citizens of health risks, but requires overcoming deeply eroded public trust.
Navigating AI Slop and Hallucinations: Privacy professionals are facing a flood of AI-generated content, making it crucial to maintain healthy skepticism, understand AI guardrails, and not rely on AI for complex compliance tasks.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Combating imposter syndrome in the privacy sector requires letting go of a rigid "black and white" mindset and having the un-judgemental curiosity to constantly ask stakeholders "why".
Exclusive Training Announcement: Aakash and James announced a new in-person, week-long training program titled "The Future of Data Privacy Leadership: Becoming a Confident DPO" to help practitioners master complex data flows. Register interest at www.letstalkprivacy.com, selecting the Training Workshops & Speaking link.
BEST MOMENTS
"We're the department of no to a lot of people... It should be the department of go."
"If you're trying to capture all of your data... what if there is somebody on a train with Meta glasses on and you're sitting opposite them? Where's the privacy notice for Meta glasses?"
"Go with the solution before the problem... leadership don't want problems. They want solutions."
TO CONNECT WITH JAMES
linkedin.com/in/-james-robson
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST
LinkedIn - Aakash Suri
LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions Ltd
Tik Tok
Instagram
www.letstalkprivacy.com
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
Data Privacy, AI Governance and Government Accountability: Why Good Data Governance Builds Public Trust with Emma Martins
Épisode 41
jeudi 10 septembre 2026 • Durée 45:49
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
What's up for grabs:
Book Giveaway: Want to read the book that helped shape Emma’s career? She is sending one lucky listener a free hard copy of her go-to guide, How to be a decent DPO: letters to aspiring privacy pros, complete with a personal thank you note. There can be only 1 Winner!
HOW TO:
Listen to the whole episode and follow on Apple Podcasts.
Connect with Aakash on LinkedIn, and find the link below
DM Aakash on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
All entries must be submitted within the first 72 hours of the episode's release, and a winner will be picked at random
In this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with Emma Martins, former Data Protection Commissioner for Jersey & Guernsey, Chief Commissioner of the Data and Marketing Commission, and Chair of the Picasso Awards. Drawing on over 25 years of experience at the forefront of data protection and public sector governance, Emma shares why privacy is fundamentally about human dignity rather than rigid tick-box compliance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
"This is not just about articles of law—this is about human beings. When we embed our own values into our work, something special happens."
"Unintended is different to unforeseen. You can not intend something, but if you'd sat in a room with a good governance officer or DPO, you could have foreseen it."
"Data is going to be central to the beating heart of your organization. If you look after that, you're going to look after your business."
"A policy is not evidence of culture unless people behave responsibly. A policy is the easy bit—living the words is what counts."
"We're not passengers in this digital revolution—we're the crew. So let's take a bit of control."
TO CONNECT WITH Emma Martins:
linkedin.com/in/emma-martins-714128102
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
www.letstalkprivacy.com
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Bitesize AI Briefings: Kimi k3 - Is America Losing Control of the AI Race
Épisode 40
jeudi 3 septembre 2026 • Durée 13:22
In this bite-sized episode, Aakash breaks down the emergence of Kimi K3, a powerful Chinese AI model that has sent shockwaves through the global technology landscape. Challenging long-held assumptions about American dominance in artificial intelligence, Kimi K3 highlights a pivotal shift from pure model capability to economic feasibility, cybersecurity, and regulatory control.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Shift in Geopolitical AI Dynamics: The rapid rise of models like Kimi K3 challenges the long-standing belief that the U.S. holds an unquestioned 6-to-12-month lead in frontier AI capabilities.
The Economic Disruptor of Lower Costs: High-performing yet significantly cheaper models create intense economic pressure, forcing organizations to re-evaluate their tech stacks and challenging the high valuations of major U.S. tech firms.
Cybersecurity Implications of Open-Weight Models: While open weights foster research and flexibility, they also remove centralized safeguards, granting equal capability access to both defensive security teams and malicious threat actors.
Questioning Export Control Efficacy: Despite strict U.S. chip export restrictions, Chinese developers are achieving near-frontier results through architectural optimization and efficient training, casting doubt on traditional containment strategies.
Comprehensive AI Governance is Crucial: Selecting an AI model requires looking beyond cost and raw benchmarks to thoroughly assess data jurisdiction, security safeguards, privacy risks, and model provenance.
BEST MOMENTS
"The United States may not be losing the AI race, but it may be losing control of it."
"If an organization can get similar performance for much less money, why wouldn't you consider using that model?"
"A powerful model that helps identify weaknesses could also help attackers discover and exploit them more quickly."
"A race with no safeguards might be faster, but it also may be far more dangerous."
"The future of AI will not be decided only by people who build the most powerful model. It may be decided by who can make that power safe, affordable, trusted, and responsibly governed."
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
www.letstalkprivacy.com
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Let's Talk Privacy Highlights: The Shift from Reactive Compliance to Proactive Protection with Marissa Valerio, Feba Rachel & Chase Fopiano
Épisode 39
jeudi 27 août 2026 • Durée 17:07
In this compilation episode, Aakash brings together standout insights from top data protection leaders, including a former BBC lawyer, a former UAE government lawyer, and the founder of the National Privacy Council in the U.S. The discussion dives deep into three critical areas: navigating AI governance and shadow AI, balancing commercial objectives against public trust across global jurisdictions, and avoiding the dangerous trap of reactive compliance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Expand Governance to Encompass AI: Rather than treating AI as a separate entity, organizations should integrate AI risk assessments into their existing privacy compliance frameworks on a case-by-case basis.
Reframe the "Department of No": Privacy leaders build credibility by taking a risk-based, pragmatic approach, framing compliance challenges as opportunities and offering solutions rather than flat denials.
Commercial Risk vs. Public Trust: While commercial entities focus on legal permissions, public and government sectors must prioritize ethical custodianship doing what is right with the trust placed in them by citizens.
Beware the Reactive Compliance Trap: Waiting for new regulations or frameworks to be finalized before taking action creates major vulnerability; privacy and security by design must be proactively embedded into everyday business culture.
The Compounding Risk of Free AI Tools: Frequently entering data into free AI platforms without oversight creates long-term digital surveillance risks, as user profiles build up across systems beyond user control.
BEST MOMENTS
"You can't have a blanket approach for deploying AI. All AI initiatives should be looked at on a case-by-case basis."
"Instead of saying 'no, that's too risky,' you can say 'yes, but there are a few adjustments we may need to make to ensure this aligns with privacy principles.'"
"In commercial settings, the question is 'what are we allowed to do?' In government, it becomes 'what is the right thing to do with the trust people have placed in us?'"
"Most deployments I have reviewed or come across have absolutely no human review mechanism documented. It is just assumed."
"We sit around and wait for the regulatory changes, we wait till the new framework comes out... but no matter what you're doing in security or privacy, you need to be proactive."
Links To Original Episodes:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wR1387j2Wo4AUfhouv7Tc?si=e4c6443868234277
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4miJD9f3BlKhpAwwfgrxIi?si=962f395d17dd4507
https://open.spotify.com/episode/53Xp7Cwz5U0zC8d1zEPMl4?si=3904b7d95eb34340
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
www.letstalkprivacy.com
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Let's Talk Privacy Highlights: Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Leadership & Executive Strategy: The Conversations You Need to Hear, Featuring: James Robson • David Clarke • Jacqueline Stockwell
Épisode 38
jeudi 20 août 2026 • Durée 17:26
In this special compilation episode, Aakash Suri revisits stand-out insights from three prominent privacy and information leaders to explore how data protection, cybersecurity, and governance work in practice.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Interactive Training Outperforms Compliance Tick-Boxes: Effective data management training relies on active discussion, storytelling, and gamification rather than dry, repetitive slide decks.
Translate Legal Jargon into Business Outcomes: Leading with plain English and focusing on practical outcomes rather than quoting legal articles or acronyms helps stakeholders understand the real-world value of privacy.
Distinguish Between Consumer and Enterprise AI Tools: Free consumer AI models often retain input data permanently, whereas enterprise editions allow data deletion, making clear usage policies and multi-layered defenses essential under GDPR.
DPO Roles Are Protective, Not Just Defensive: While internal legal teams focus primarily on defending organizational risk, a Data Protection Officer acts as an independent steward focused on protecting the individuals behind the data.
Direct Communication Resolves Leadership Resistance: When navigating tough conversations with senior executives, asking direct, outcome-focused questions helps shift ownership back to decision-makers and clears a path toward resolution.
BEST MOMENTS
"Privacy isn't here to slow down; it's here to help you move faster, safely."
"If privacy only appears during incidents, it seems like the police."
"You can't really say one or two layers is enough. You may need 5, 10, 15 layers... the cost of not doing that is even worse."
"It's not a defensive role; it's a protective role. It is a stewardship... to make sure we're not going to harm people."
"I'm not about fighting the battles, I'm just about solving the problem. So I just said to them: 'What do you want to do?'"
LINKS TO ORIGINAL EPISODES
Jaquiline Stockwell: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dxaApjHLPAeoucm9eb3WX?si=GRq_0mqySQutk92ULk-ZHA
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-back-office-to-boardroom-turning-information-leaders/id1870881137?i=1000750573354
David Clarke: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FixHcg1V77MuIbnAQvxOY?si=4c933ff2bd684264
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-the-vciso-mind-david-clarke-on-ai-gdpr-and/id1870881137?i=1000748448702
James Robson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zN3uyzIRvSqgrnHxhuVtY?si=de715bc83574482e
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-a-political-dpos-mind-labour-party-voter/id1870881137?i=1000747262265
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
HOST BIO
PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
AI Disclosure in Podcasting: Where Do We Draw the Line?
jeudi 13 août 2026 • Durée 09:53
In this bite-sized episode, Aakash dives into the critical and growing debate around AI disclosure in podcasting. As artificial intelligence evolves from handling editing and research support to cloning human voices, generating full scripts, and creating synthetic hosts, the line between authentic human content and automated production is rapidly blurring.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Core Rule of Thumb: Behind-the-scenes AI support generally doesn't require explicit disclosure, whereas AI performing substantive creative work must be clearly disclosed.
Trust Is the Product: Podcasting relies heavily on authentic connections. Concealing AI involvement erodes trust across creators, advertisers, and platforms alike.
Platform Regulation of "AI Slop": Major podcast directories and platforms are pushing for clearer labeling to combat low-effort, mass-produced synthetic content.
Transparency Over Fine Print: Disclosure should never be buried in legal fine print; honest and upfront messaging reinforces a creator's integrity rather than punishing them.
Privacy and AI Share the Same Core Principle: Just like privacy governance, AI ethics comes down to user expectations; people don't just want compliance rules, they demand fundamental honesty.
BEST MOMENTS
"The question isn't whether AI can be used in podcasting—it already is. The real question is: should listeners know when AI has played a meaningful role in what they're hearing?"
"If AI is helping build behind the scenes, you may not need to shout about it. If AI is doing the actual performance, then you probably should be."
"Disclosure does not have to be a punishment... It just means the listener knows what they're getting."
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
HOST BIO
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
AI Search Visibility, Privacy, and Trust: What Brands Need to Know with John Osei-Kwaku
Épisode 36
jeudi 6 août 2026 • Durée 34:58
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
What's up for grabs:
3 x 30-minute consultations with John. He is offering a free 30-minute AI search & visibility consultation for three lucky listeners. Reach out via LinkedIn to claim your slot!
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 10 LISTENERS
HOW TO:
Listen to the whole episode and follow on Apple Podcasts.
Connect with Aakash on LinkedIn, and find the link below
DM Aakash on LinkedIn, ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 3 LISTENERS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
All entries must be submitted within the first 24 hours of the episode's release, and a winner will be picked at random
In this episode, Aakash is joined by AI search visibility consultant John Osei-Kwaku to explore the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, search visibility, and user privacy. Together, they break down how search behavior is shifting away from traditional search engine result pages toward AI-generated summaries and zero-click answers powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Shift from Links to Direct Answers: Search behavior is evolving from the traditional "10 blue links" on Google to immediate, synthesized AI responses, which are reducing click-through rates and forcing businesses to re-evaluate how they measure visibility.
Prompt Data as a Privacy Risk: Many organizations underestimate the privacy exposure when entering company-specific or strategic data directly into consumer AI tools, as default settings often use prompt inputs to train future models.
API Invocations vs. Direct UI Access: Using APIs generally better protects user data than standard browser-based AI chats, as API data flows typically do not store prompt inputs for model training by default.
Empowerment Over Fearmongering: Brands should educate users on data controls and privacy settings through clear communication and toggles, empowering them with transparency rather than scaring them away from AI tools.
Trust as a Growth Engine: In an era of AI summaries, long-term brand equity relies on digital PR, authentic third-party validation, and privacy-conscious measurement over invasive tracking methods.
BEST MOMENTS
"What I think they're underestimating is the collection of data, and that data is prompts."
"Search has shifted... people can get their answers within the AI engines, so they don't really need to go to Google to search for something."
"Think of an API like a waiter in a restaurant—a middle person that allows two platforms to speak to each other."
"Instead of fear, brands can frame privacy as empowerment—giving users total agency over the prompts they write and the data they control."
TO CONNECT WITH John Osei-Kwaku
linkedin.com/in/johno19
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
HOST BIO
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
AI, Data, and Trust: How Leaders Can Cut Through the Chaos with Dr Alex Leathard
Épisode 35
jeudi 30 juillet 2026 • Durée 56:03
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
What's up for grabs:
10 FREE Reviews of your standalone AI policy or AI subsection. The offer includes a thorough review of your organization's existing or drafted AI policy, followed by a 1-on-1 feedback session to help identify gaps and refine your strategy.
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 10 LISTENERS
HOW TO:
Listen to the whole episode and follow on Apple Podcasts.
Connect with Aakash on LinkedIn, and find the link below
DM Aakash on LinkedIn, ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 10 LISTENERS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
All entries must be submitted within the first 24 hours of the episode's release, and a winner will be picked at random
In this episode, Aakash sits down with independent AI and data leadership expert Dr. Alex Leathard to cut through the noise and explore what it takes to turn AI ambition into real-world business value. Dr. Leathard breaks down the most common pitfalls organizations face, from chasing shiny new tools without defining the actual problem to delegating critical human judgment to automated systems.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Define the Problem Before Choosing the Tool: The single most frequent error businesses make is rushing to adopt AI technology without first clarifying what problem they are trying to solve, how success will be measured, or what the business case is.
Amplify, Don't Replace, Human Judgment: AI tools should serve as amplifiers of human reasoning rather than substitutes for it. Uncritical reliance on AI outputs leads to a loss of agency, critical thinking, and oversight.
Human Accountability Remains Paramount: Regardless of how autonomous or advanced an AI system is, legal and ethical accountability ultimately rests with the humans who deploy and govern those systems.
Regulatory Clarity Drives Confidence: Vague or hesitant regulatory stances create uncertainty that discourages long-term business investment. Clear, risk-based frameworks help define safe boundaries for both consumers and enterprises.
A Pragmatic 90-Day Implementation Strategy: Building a solid foundation requires identifying the core "why," framing 3–5 high-value use cases as testable hypotheses, selecting one project to pilot incrementally, and continually measuring outcomes against expectations.
BEST MOMENTS
"Nine times out of ten, organizations haven't done that level of thinking around what problem they are actually trying to solve."
"In removing that friction, we've created an environment for people to delegate their authority... AI should amplify human reasoning, not replace it."
"Even if you decide to use ChatGPT to generate a decision... it's still your choice to have put that system into process. Accountability sits with the human."
"Life is absolutely about trying everything. I would be disappointed if I didn't take those opportunities when they came along."
"When the spotlight comes on you, it's your moment—you either choose to take it, or you let it go."
TO CONNECT WITH Dr ALEX LEATHARD
linkedin.com/in/alexleathard
TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/
Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast
HOST BIO
Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.
This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
