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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Daniel Suciu, (un)Common Sense Advisory, Data Protection & Governance - Romania. We discuss the need for companies to prioritize efforts in managing critical data, such as that related to children and health, and highlight the potential benefits of understanding and managing data, including cost savings and increased efficiency. Additionally, they discuss the importance of learning from successful examples in other jurisdictions and treating data as a valuable asset.

We also delve into the complexities of compliance and risk assessment in business operations, emphasizing the need to avoid imposing unnecessary procedures on businesses. They stress the importance of understanding each business's specific risks and needs and the significance of using the organization's words and documents to analyze their work. Furthermore, they explore the notion of compliance as an ongoing action rather than a finite goal, and they address the challenges posed by powerful companies that may resist or evade compliance due to their influence and business models.

We discuss the essential role of relationships and communication in business. We express the importance of collaboration and share insights on using humor, understanding cultural differences in the professional environment, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to David Evan Harris, Chancellor's Public Scholar, University of California, Berkeley, Business Insider AI 100. Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to David Evan Harris, Chancellor's Public Scholar, University of California, Berkeley, Business Insider AI 100. We discuss civic engagement, election integrity, responsible AI, and governance, and Harris brings a wealth of experience and insight to our conversation. 

Throughout the episode, Harris delves into the profound implications of AI technology on democratic processes, particularly its impact on elections. He underscores the urgent need for legislative frameworks to mitigate the risks of AI manipulation and preserve the integrity of democratic institutions. Drawing from his experiences, Harris advocates for robust privacy protections, positioning privacy as a fundamental right in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of transparent privacy settings and user consent mechanisms to empower individuals and safeguard their personal data from exploitation. 

Beyond his advocacy for privacy rights, Harris explores the ethical responsibilities of technology companies in developing and deploying AI systems. He challenges the industry to prioritize ethical considerations and accountability, urging policies that ensure technology serves societal good while respecting individual freedoms. Harris shares insights from his engagements in public policy, highlighting efforts in California and Brussels to strengthen regulations around AI, privacy, and social media rights. 

Throughout the conversation, Harris' reflections are punctuated by notable quotes that encapsulate his stance on data privacy and ethical AI practices. He stresses, "AI companies shouldn't see the world's data as theirs for the taking. Privacy should be a right, and consent and compensation should be key principles in data usage." Harris also questions the status quo of privacy settings, advocating for defaults prioritizing user privacy and clear, accessible explanations of data practices. 

This episode offers profound insights and thought-provoking discussions for listeners interested in the evolving landscape of AI ethics, the impact of technology on democracy, and the future of data privacy. Harris' expertise and advocacy provide a compelling narrative on the complexities of AI governance and the imperative to balance technological advancement with ethical considerations. He also shares his hope for Data Privacy in the future. 

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Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to The Honorable  Judge John M. Facciola, Federal Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. We discuss Judge Facciola's extensive career and his pivotal role in shaping the intersection of technology and the law, particularly in eDiscovery and digital evidence.
Judge Facciola shares his unique journey, which began with his appointment as a judge in 1997 and an early case highlighting digital data's complexities in legal proceedings. This case, involving backup tapes from the Department of Justice, led him to pioneer the concept of proportionality in eDiscovery, utilizing principles from economics to balance the benefits and burdens of data production. His innovative thinking in this area garnered attention from the Sedona Conference, a significant milestone in his career.

The discussion also explores the evolution of technology in legal practice, from the early days of digital data management to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and deepfakes. Judge Facciola emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced tools like continuous active learning to reduce the costs of eDiscovery, thereby improving access to justice. He shares his concerns about the high expenses associated with digital discovery, which can be prohibitive for many litigants, and highlights ongoing efforts to address these issues through technological advancements.

Judge Facciola and Debbie Reynolds also touch on the critical issue of data privacy in legal contexts. They discuss how privacy considerations are becoming increasingly relevant in discovery processes and the impact of regulations on corporate practices regarding employee data. The conversation underscores the need for balanced approaches to data management that respect privacy while fulfilling legal obligations.
Towards the end of the episode, Judge Facciola reflects on the broader implications of technological advancements on access to justice, particularly for those who may be priced out of the legal system. He advocates for innovative solutions to make legal processes more affordable and accessible, including AI's ability to handle simpler legal tasks without requiring extensive human intervention.

This episode offers a deep dive into the complexities of data privacy, legal technology, and the ongoing efforts to ensure that justice is accessible to all in the digital age. Judge Facciola's insights provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of law and technology, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of legal practice and he shares his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Zacharias Voulgaris, Data Science Consultant, Author, and Mentor in Data Science and Data Analytics. We discuss his podcast “Analytics and Privacy” and his book “The Data Path Less Traveled” (Amazon), his fascination with math and programming from an early age and steady progress towards a PhD, the need for recognition of the effect of one’s work in privacy on individuals, 7-11 Australian biometric privacy case and the dangers of innovation, Big Data and the dangers it brings, increased data quality resulting from improved privacy, his current concerns in privacy and data, UK AI accountability proposals, where do data science and Data Privacy intersect and interact, privacy policies and flexibility, clarity minimizes risk and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Vikas Malhotra, Founder and CEO of WOPLLI Technologies, Co-Chair - Trust over IP Foundation’s AI & Metaverse taskforce, and Chair of IEEE’s Cyber Security for Next Generation Connectivity Systems for an IEEE project called "Cybersecurity for Next Generation Connectivity Systems". We discuss his early career in electronics and system integration, trust and the Internet, human centricity, and our work together with IEEE Cyber Security for Next Generation Connectivity Systems. identity, self-sovereign identity, privacy as an agency, the benefits of privacy to organizations, the cloud has encouraged retention of data, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future. 

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Cameron Kerry, Former General Counsel and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce in the Obama Administration, Ann R. & Andrew H. Tisch Distinguished Visiting Fellow, The Brookings Institution, Center for Technology & Innovation. At Brookings and the MIT Media Lab, Cameron Kerry is applying his experience as a government thought leader on technology and public policy as a speaker, writer, and researcher on current issues in these areas. His work is focusing especially on privacy and information security and the application of privacy principles to fast-changing global business and technology. We discuss our meeting at the Berkeley Forum and the now mainstream nature of privacy, his unique path in public, private and academic spheres, why privacy is so important for him, surveillance no longer requires human presence, recent developments regarding the Cloud Act and data transfer between the US, the EU, and the UK, 2 streams of thought on surveillance and data transfers, the ADPPA (American Data Privacy Protection Act), California privacy vs. the ADPPA, US Chamber of Commerce objections to ADPPA, his privacy concerns about current technologies, human vs. consumer rights and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

This episode is a MUST listen for anyone who wants to know what is happening with Data Privacy in the U.S. on a state-federal and International level. 

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Tom Chavez, CEO, and Co-Founder of Ketch. We discuss Tom, background in data and the reason behind his interest in the Data Privacy problem for businesses, the reason behind forming Ketch, early expectations of the outcome of Data Privacy regulations, the importance of trust by design, the proliferation of DSAR features, the way that Ketch eliminates many traditionally manual steps in implementing Data Privacy, the proliferation of duplication of data, knowledge of where data is and how to deal with data sprawl, the hidden costs of middleware (connectors and API’s), how legacy data can be managed by Ketch, companies need to ask the right questions,  the Ketch privacy study about consumer attitudes and buying intent related to Data Privacy,  and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Collin Walke, Attorney and State Representative, State of Oklahoma. We discuss Collin’s authorship of the first opt-in Data Privacy bill in the US, his service on numerous working groups and committees as a state representative, his path to Data Privacy, a revelation about data brokers and challenges of state by state laws, the states taking the lead on Data Privacy, the lack of privacy at our foundation, the legislative process for how bills get passed in US states, the difficulty involved in presenting legislation and the example of California, the desire of each state to do privacy differently and corporate, political and other influences, the success of the NY Shield Act and BIPA in Illinois, slow progress of US compared to EU on privacy regulations, privacy needs to be a long term goal, the need for a separate agency to oversee privacy, lack of a cohesive national approach to privacy and the digital divide, the problem with the 3rd party doctrine and privacy, consent without real choice and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Roy Smith, CEO, PrivacyCheq. We discuss his atypical journey into privacy by coding for the original IBM PC, involvement in digital music production and recording as one of the founders of digital audio company Turtle Beach, his family’s background in patents, COPPA, CCPA and children’s privacy between ages 13 and 16, the impact of states are creating privacy laws in the absence of US Federal legislation, lack of standardization in consumer-based privacy laws, the problem of complexity and fragmentation in privacy, global privacy control and the return of do not track, trouble ahead for companies that don’t see the need for privacy, the death of cookies, browser retention fingerprinting the business advantage of privacy, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Leila R. Golchehreh, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Relyance AI. We discuss her background and what Relyance AI does in privacy and data governance, the difficulties of understanding the needs of large organizations, the proactive and the reactive parts of compliance, changes in products that create privacy havoc, and the impact of the lack of Data Privacy as a human right on people’s health and other rights after the Roe v. Wade and Dobbs decisions, the idea of “data as the new gold” has led to risk due to their overcollection and retention of data, the Amazon acquisition of One Medical and data retention and minimization of legacy data,  and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Bogdan Grigorescu, VP, Head of Quality Assurance Engineering & AI Systems, Scaling Automation at Afiniti. We discuss his interest in data, AI, automation and his career trajectory, the human impact of automation, the effects of automation on Data Privacy and security, the need for trust when data is gathered, and those without access can slip through the digital divide, his post on “Automating Harm”, the need for human control and judgment in AI systems, the Google researcher who claimed a chatbot had become sentient, the importance of acknowledging psychological considerations in automated systems, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future. 

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Prashant Mahajan,  Founder & CTO,  of Privado. We the company’s growth and commitment to help organizations prevent privacy challenges at the code level, the problems Privado solves for organizations, how to get companies to be proactive about privacy, the conflict between data uses and compliance, addressing speed challenges in operations, majority of data privacy issues missed due to manual processes, how privacy changes affect AdTech and his company’s ability to help, the Ad industry now and the need for change course, how Privado makes the developer’s life easier, what he sees as future issues, harm is irreversible, and thus one should try to prevent it, his client's statements of benefits to them, companies benefit from Data Privacy automation and transparency, relying on memory brings risk to organizations and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Katy Pusch, Lead Director of Product & Integration, Cox2M. We discuss her beginning in analytics and project management, the importance of evaluating risk, the scope of her work in IoT, the great prevalence of IoT devices, what surprises her about new industries and products in data science, lack of adequate thought about more advanced tools, overcollection of data from consumers, incremental consent, problems of technological isolation, a class action BIPA suit in Illinois, the need for more transparency about the value of data, the regulatory focus on third-party data sharing, wearables and data collection, data brokers and HIPAA loopholes, respect for privacy benefits businesses and individuals, decision fatigue and the need for simplification, trust, data quality,  and her hope for Data Privacy in the future

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Rex M Lee, Tech Journalist, Security Advisor, My Smart Privacy. We discuss his career in the cellular phone industry, detailing his involvement in developing Houdini Soft, a platform that allowed unlocking and reprovisioning of devices. He discusses the legal battles and controversies surrounding the platform, emphasizing its role in empowering consumers to have control over their devices. Additionally, he connects the platform's relevance to cybersecurity and its impact on the industry's landscape, shedding light on the challenges and the consumer rights upheld in the 2009 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) ruling. Furthermore, he delves into the broader implications of surveillance capitalism and data mining in the tech industry, highlighting the role of operating systems in supporting these technologies.

Rex Lee delves into the historical progression of operating systems, tracing the shift from iPods to smartphones and the implications for user surveillance. He emphasized the role of pre-installed apps in data collection and the subsequent adoption of a targeted advertising business model rooted in surveillance capitalism by major companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Furthermore, he illustrates how these companies control global access to Internet trade and commerce, leading to centralization. Debbie Reynolds contributes to the discussion by highlighting the data collection capabilities of unused apps on phones, underscoring the far-reaching impact of surveillance practices. Rex Lee passionately discusses the exploitation of privacy, security, and civil liberties in the digital age, emphasizing the need for an electronic bill of rights to address these concerns. He advocated for individuals to have control over their personal information and opposed surveillance capitalism business practices, calling for the abolition of contracts of adhesion. Debbie Reynolds agrees with Lee's perspectives and appreciates the insights shared, acknowledging the importance of the discussion on privacy and security in the digital era. The conversation also touched on their professional backgrounds and, a mutual appreciation for each other's work, and his wish for privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Heath Spencer, CEO, TraitWare. We discuss his early tech journey in business, the prevalence of password news in the media, TraitWare and its unique approach to multi-factor authentication, the importance of the business aspect of security through mobile devices, passwords remain necessary where smart devices are lacking, increase in multi-factor adoption due to COVID, decentralization of identity from business to individual, privacy and identity are often perceived as co-mingled, the appeal of using existing biometric devices, FIDO.org,  and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Stefanie Drysdale, Vice President, Cyber at Prescient. We discuss her career that led to Prescient, the risk of people at high levels who delegate tasks, digital impersonation risks, you have an online identity that must be protected, her current privacy concerns, use of security for children to open too many doors, false sense of technological security, preying on people’s vulnerability in applying pressure to act, vulnerability through social media, lack of awareness and action on privacy, the need to fight the idea that achieving privacy is futile, different levels of privacy may be achieved, the increasing prevalence of deep fakes, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Susie Alegre, International Human Rights Lawyer, Author of Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds. We discuss her background initially in philosophy and then human rights law, Cambridge Analytica and algorithmic power, the advantage of a philosophic background in critical thinking, her concerns about privacy in technology, the Metaverse and its effect on behavior, emotional AI, new sensors are gathering more significant and revealing data, the false analogy of Internet as a library as the search shows us each different results, what is the social cost of Data Privacy abuse, reducing the negative impact on people, consider the potential harm of technology first, the UK Algorithmic Transparency Framework, simplicity of information important due to its volume,  and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Bianca Lopes, Identity & Access Advocate for Humanity, Co-Founder,  Talle. We discuss her start in political science and diplomacy, business and banking, identity fueling the shift from corporate to individual rights, fear leads to the desire for both more openness and more security, the problems in the use of identity systems, privacy, and protection for organizations, the need for healthy customer relationships to create trust, the value exchange between business and individuals, the concern for the individual’s benefit to be a core value, biometrics and Data Privacy, high risk of data with low business value, and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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In episode 91 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Gal Ringel, Co-Founder & CEO, Mine PrivacyOps, Israel. We discuss his journey to privacy from his start in security and his desire to help the individual, most people are unaware that they can request a copy of their data or be forgotten in the EU, lack of fine control and transparency, and how his company enables people to know what companies know about them, the ever-increasing threat to privacy and providing choice, more than 300,000 people saved from a data breach by his software, services extended to businesses, the 4 main problems companies have in privacy and the importance of easy deployment, implementation of privacy solutions, importance of being proactive in the approach to privacy, many companies take a backward approach to privacy, shadow IT, the importance of considering data used by former employees and data mapping, his views on privacy and the importance of his company’s ability to solve the problem and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to John H. Sudduth, Chief Information Officer, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. We discuss, his career journey in Cybersecurity and what is happening with cybersecurity at municipalities, what began his interest in privacy, insider threats to Data Privacy, the cyber risks of shadow IT, the increasing complexity of threats, his emerging privacy concerns, lack of Regulation of third-party data use, his gift of simplicity in communication and advisory, the importance of listening in executive communications, the differences in his public and private sector experience, technology that aids privacy retention, companies having a European outlook, unique challenges of municipalities in implementing privacy and their needing to deal with IoT, crosstalk between devices and abilities, the profusion of capabilities in IoT devices and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Samara Starkman, Managing Partner, and Co-Founder at INQ Consulting, Partner at INQ Law Canada. We discuss her journey into privacy, her current privacy concerns such as ransomware, the ongoing issues of security and privacy, privacy news in Canada, the cloud, her advice to prospective new consultants, her professional training program, the need for constant research from trusted sources, the need for information exchange, the best first step to enter privacy profession, her privacy concerns about future technological advancements, behavior effects on Data Privacy, risks of data retention, privacy should be a business decision and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Takaya Terakawa, CEO, Technica-Zen, K.K., Japan, and Author. We discuss the Asian concept of privacy, the advantage of other professional experiences prior to a career in privacy, the subject of his forthcoming book, the history of the PIPL in China and privacy in the Asia Pacific regions, differences between human and consumer rights in Asia, punishment for cybercrimes resulting in criminal penalties, the harm caused by data misuse, his privacy concerns with emerging technology, the potential impact of lack of privacy in the future, the risks vs rewards of technology, the regulatory focus on harm verse specific technologies, potentially more stringent privacy laws,  and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Danyetta Fleming, CEO, Covenant Security Solutions Intl. We discuss her background and journey into cybersecurity, her idea that cybersecurity is about protecting humanity, how profit motives may lead to detrimental privacy practices, facial recognition technology, the collection of redundant info leads to privacy and security risks with no redress, biometric technology can be intrusive, inadequate redress for technological error, information will be around a long time, her current privacy concerns, the importance of context, AI is a double-edged sword, we can’t let technology rule us, inexperienced designers can be problematic, the lack of technology can make you vulnerable, adapted technology can lead to trouble, low tech and no tech,  and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to  Erik Rind,  Founder & CEO at ImagineBC. We discuss his career journey to privacy and marketing technologies, his personal and professional privacy concerns, user choice and data agency, the monetization of data to benefit the individual, the asymmetry of benefit from data between marketers and the individual, data rights differences between consumers vs. humans rights, regulation outpaced technologies, privacy and monetary freedom, data scraping, the danger in using biometrics, facial recognition and harm of data abuses without adequate redress, recognition of imperfection in data systems, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Nneka J. McGee, Ed.D., J.D. Former Chief Academic Officer San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Texas, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Researcher and Advocate. We discuss the critical topics of artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy in education. Nneka McGee shares her career journey influenced by her parents, both mathematicians educated in the Jim Crow South. Her path took her from teaching mathematics to a deep dive into the potential and challenges of AI in education. The conversation opens with the importance of protecting the privacy of young students, particularly those under 13. Nneka stresses the importance of educational institutions and parents being vigilant about terms of service and data-sharing agreements to safeguard children’s privacy.

The discussion then explores AI's role in education, highlighting the fourth industrial age driven by AI and automation and its impact on teaching and learning. Nneka elaborates on the complexities of digital contracts, touching on various regulations like FERPA and COPPA in the US, and GDPR in Europe, that schools must navigate. She shares insights into the broader implications of data breaches and privacy violations, emphasizing schools' need to precisely understand and negotiate terms to protect all stakeholders.

If not appropriately managed, AI’s transformative potential versus its risks is a significant theme. Nneka expresses her wish for a balanced approach to AI in education, advocating for decision-making that includes diverse perspectives, especially from educators. She underscores the importance of teaching students technological skills, critical thinking, and agility to prepare them for future advances, such as quantum computing, and hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Mark Dobson, IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Program Manager, NextUse. We discuss his 25 years of IT roles, the considerable risk and problem of Data Privacy and data loss, his history of proper disposal of data and hardware assets, what is involved in improper data sanitization, AAA data disposal organizations, the end of digital transformation is digital degradation, a cautionary tale of Data Privacy and cybersecurity breach case against Morgan Stanley resulting in over 120 million dollars in fines and lawsuits, the lack of executive education on proper dispose of hardware and data, which creates a  data risk for organizations, the importance of chain of custody, his thoughts about Data Privacy regulations which place the onus on organizations to avoid data risk, the need to budget for the end of life data disposal, and hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Enrico Panai, Ph.D., Data and AI Ethicist, Éthicien du numérique, from France. We discuss his work on AI and technology, his work on AI ethics with ForHumanity, AI uses of nudge technologies, the need for ethics in AI, audits of AI systems, How ethics and regulation are related to AI, unexpected results of AI, Real-Time Bidding and AI transparency protecting the privacy of individuals, how people can be influenced by AI systems, the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, danger and challenge of inferences made about you not subject to regulation, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Noble Ackerson, President of Cyber XR, Award-winning Full-stack Product Lead, Spatial Computing, and Data Governance Expert. We discuss his design and technical background as a product manager, his experience with biometrics, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality,  his views on the rollout and implementation of Google Glass, assisted reality and data trust, the context of data capture, what is happening with XR technologies now, the efforts of Apple on Data Privacy and the impact of app transparency, the evolution of third-party data collection in XR environments, explainability and responsible use of AI, bias and AI,  and hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Tom Cottingham, CEO, and Partner at Flyover Media Group LLC. We discuss his work on the early internet company TechRepublic and his journey to creating Flyover Future to highlight technology talent in the mid-western part of the US, the impact of remote work and Covid on tech investment in the midwest, the regional talent pool working all over the world, cybersecurity professionals wanting to move from tactics to strategy, concerns about cybersecurity understanding at the board level, the need for cybersecurity and data privacy to be proactive, funding for privacy technology within organizations, future of authentication and blockchains, his concerns on the use of facial recognition technologies, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Divya Dwivedi, Data Ethics & Privacy Advocate, a practicing advocate at the Supreme Court of India. We discuss her diverse interests in law and technology, her interest in privacy, the influence of India in privacy as the world’s largest democracy,  the difference between privacy as a fundamental human right versus A consumer right, the status of India’s Personal Data Protection Bill of 2019, India’s strict rules on data localization as it relates to banking, the duty to protect privacy, the need to emphasize privacy on the Internet, gender, and privacy, the Hague Convention and Data Privacy, thoughts on the Asia Pacific Privacy Framework, AI and privacy, bias in AI,  and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Andrea Amico, Founder & CEO, Privacy4Cars. We discuss his journey into the Data Privacy industry and his knowledge of personally identifiable data captured by cars, the enormous volume of data that cars transmit and retain about the automotive operator, how data of individuals can benefit companies who sell the data, how the vehicles are like a browser on wheels, third party data sale of data from cars, the need to claim your car’s app, data that remains in the vehicle when sold or traded, right to repair and data privacy issues in legislation about cars, whether automakers will be more transparent about data capture and sale due to EU regulations like the GDPR, the sale of car data to data brokers, nudge technology and cars, Smart City integration with cars, the inability of the owner to find the information collected without great expense, the threat to cybersecurity, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Alexander Hanff, Managing Director at Hanff & Co AB. We discuss his data protection and technology expertise and journey to his career, the impact of technologies on society and individuals, a fulsome overview of ePrivacy directive and pending EU regulation related to data, the difficulty of individuals understanding and enforcing their Data Privacy rights, concerns about emerging technologies like the Metaverse, the interest of politicians concerning Data Privacy, GDPR, and principle-based Data Privacy protection, his view on current litigation about Data Protection, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Abimbola Adegbite, Application Security Thought Leader at Jane.app. We discuss his journey into technology and his role at Jane.app, the importance of organizations understanding cybersecurity, his concerns about Data Privacy and Cybersecurity within organizations, the public misperception of hackers and the identity of real cyber threats, the relationship between Data Privacy and cybersecurity, the role of organizations as data stewards, aligning an organization's actions with their operations, an integrated approach is necessary to Data Privacy and cybersecurity, the importance of collaboration between teams,  and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to  Hitoshi Kokumai, Founder and Chief Architect at Mnemonic Identity Solutions Limited. We discuss his interest in digital identity and Data Privacy, , his work with the Japanese Ministry of Defense on identity systems, how deep episodic memories are a superior solution for the weakness of passwords alone, how images and episodic memory work in identity systems, Quantum Computing and and it’s effect on passwords, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Heidi Saas, H.T. Saas, LLC, Data Privacy and Technology Attorney. We discuss her journey into Data Privacy as a lawyer interested in US government policy and technology, Data Privacy concerns in the digital age, the business value of Data Privacy, the emerging challenges of third-party risk, the need for proactive attention to Data Privacy, recognizing bias in digital systems, the importance, and necessity of collaboration between legal and technology professionals, the issues with the use of facial recognition, real-world examples of complications in complying with US state-level Data Privacy regulations, and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Michael Roche, Founder, Executive Partner, and General Manager of Fintechnology Group (Authentication, AI, Fintech, Fraud). We discuss his expertise in authentication, AI, fintech, and fraud prevention. Throughout the podcast, Michael emphasizes the significant role of artificial intelligence in enhancing fraud detection systems in financial services, drawing parallels to data structures seen in healthcare.

Michael shares insights from his ongoing Executive MBA at MIT, focusing on AI's burgeoning impact on media and its pivotal role in fraud prevention. He narrates the origin and evolution of Finn Technology Group from a cloud consultancy for banks to its expansion into developing sophisticated financial technology solutions. The conversation shifts towards AI's current and potential applications in banking, particularly in improving mobile banking security and fraud detection through advanced machine learning techniques.

Privacy concerns linked to mobile and digital banking, the regulatory landscape in the EU compared to the US, and the implications of GDPR are thoroughly discussed. Michael and Debbie also explore the challenges and risks associated with data breaches and the increasing sophistication of AI-powered fraud schemes.

The podcast concludes with Michael's thoughts on AI in banking, emphasizing the need for robust security frameworks to combat the dual-use nature of AI in fraud and security. We ponder the societal impacts of AI, reflecting on cinematic portrayals of technology and its ethical dimensions, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and innovation in the face of evolving digital threats and Michael shares his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Cillian Kieran, Founder & CEO, Ethyca. We discuss his career journey and background in software engineering, his data interest and transition to a company that helps companies manage data while accounting for the obligations that organizations have to regulators and individuals, the lack of understanding about digital data flow and Data Privacy, the contrast between the operational data and legal side of privacy, the different flavors of data mapping, exploring the potential friction encountered when encouraging proper Data Privacy practices, the similarities in Data Privacy challenges for organizations of all sizes, what is going on in the privacy world that is of concern, the notion of software engineering compared to civil engineering, Data infrastructure that runs the world,  the impact of new regulations on data like the EU’ Digital Services Act, data monopolies in antitrust and competition law, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Dr. Nicol Turner Lee Senior Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution. We discuss this issue of the Digital Divide, her upcoming book, “The Digital Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass”, her career path lead to her work at the Brookings Institution, the lack of digital access, and examples of real-world impacts, using applied sociology to highlight challenges in digital life, how poverty can affect privacy, addressing  AI harms and delayed redress,  unknown factors of digital life and Data Privacy which can affect consumers, the need for US Federal privacy legislation, emerging digital strategies, and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva”, talks to Adrian Van Rossum, Founder, Simple Analytics. We discuss his early Webmaster experience and the realization that the Internet can be a data privacy risk, the implication of the recent EU ruling on Google Analytics and data transfer to the US, data transfer without the knowledge of the individual, how fonts on websites can lead to Data Privacy violations, the misfortune of assuming major analytics tools are properly compliant with Data Privacy regulations without user configuration, the asymmetry of value exchange when using free Internet tools, his concerns about the power concentration in browsers, the current regulatory focus on analytics in Europe and attention paid to analytics in the US, the vast extent of data collection on the Internet, companies conforming to data protection regulations and his hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Robin Meyer, General Counsel at TokenEx. We discuss her passion for privacy and emphasis on it for General Counsels, what tokenization is and how TokenEx leverages this technology, the advantage of tokenization regarding data classification, tokenization can protect sensitive data, her current concerns about privacy and technology, concerns about biometric access technology and data redundancy, differences in Data Privacy in US and EU, a wide variety of Data Privacy policies in US companies and laws which are mainly consumer-based, getting buy-in and cooperation in Data Privacy, Data Privacy is becoming critical to profitability, concerns over adverse or invasive conclusions of AI systems, examination of potential future AI and Metaverse harm, and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Nishant Bhajaria, Director of Privacy Engineering at  Uber, and Author of the book titled Data Privacy: A runbook for engineers. We discuss his operational focus on Data Privacy, the large gap between operational and legal Data Privacy and the need for collaboration between them, the shift from precedent to current proactive policy, successful tech companies and collaboration, the challenge of data deletion, the data life cycle and a new emphasis on purpose, his greatest concerns in Data Privacy, trust and data quality, regulation verses the understanding how technology works, focus on potential harm rather than technology, Data Privacy focused technology, helping organizations ask the right about data privacy, great career advice for technology people who want to enter the Data Privacy field, and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

"Nishant Bhajaria is the Director of Privacy Engineering at Uber; he has led teams of engineers, architects and data scientists to help operationalize privacy programs at Google, Netflix and Nike. He is also the author of the recently published book Data Privacy: a runbook for engineers and teaches courses on cybersecurity, career development and inclusive leadership on LinkedIn."

NOTE: Manning Publications has offered a generous discount to “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast listeners to purchase Nishant Bhajaria’s book called “Data Privacy: A Runbook for Engineers.” Please see the podcast transcript for details on how to take advantage of the discount to get the book.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Zach Warren, Editor-in-Chief at Legaltech News. We discuss his journey from journalism into legal technology news, expanding legal technology coverage to include voices in all areas of legal technology, the rapid advancements in legal technology due to cloud computing, the shift to technology becoming a major factor in the legal profession, his interest in highlighting legal cases with a technology components, the data privacy landscape in the US including the rapid rise of state regulations, the IRS and their facial recognition plans in the news, the issues complicating steps toward US national Data Privacy policy, his skill at predicting Data Privacy developments on the horizon, Apple’s privacy push and the future fortunes of organizations who put privacy first, transparency as a key component of data privacy, data privacy regulations in the US around children’s data, and his wish for Data Privacy in the future. 

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Johnny Ryan, Senior Fellow at Irish Council for Civil Liberties, and Open Markets Institute. We discuss his early learning experiences in online publishing and the internet, holding organizations accountable for compliance with GDPR, explaining how ads on the internet work to policy makers and the role of enforcers, the need for litigation, and the impact of lax Data Privacy and enforcement, his IAB Europe case related to Real-time bidding (RTB) ad systems, current enforcement challenges with the GDPR, Irish Data Protection Commission and other regulatory authorities, the impact of the IAB Europe case around the world, Real-Time Bidding and immediate harm to individuals, need for discussion of actual Data Protection practices, the next steps in the IAB Europe case, positive benefits of the removal of personal data from RTB bid requests, potentially good news for legitimate advertisers and publishers,  and his hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Tansie Iwafuchi, Export Compliance Manager, Global Trade, Splunk, a subject matter expert in Global Trade Compliance, Export Control Regulations, and Encryption.  We discuss what are “Export Controls” and why they are important, data flow and export controls, technologies that can use specific information may be subject, the fluid nature of export control restrictions, problems of surveillance with technology exports, The US and China Tiktok issue with export controls, Data Privacy and parallels with some data localization requirements, understanding limitations or data, and technology exports, advice for smaller tech companies related to export controls, concerns about privacy and export controls, intrusive IoT,  and her hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Ralph O’Brien, Founder, and CEO of Reinbo Consulting Ltd., the United Kingdom. We discuss his journey into Data Privacy, the most surprising thing in Data Protection and Data Privacy since GDPR was enacted, the need for a multidisciplinary approach to Data Protection, his primary concern about Data Protection, Data Protection in the UK after Brexit, the impact of Schrems II and EU adequacy on the UK, law enforcement uses of data vs. the GDPR, the geopolitical Data Privacy landscape of the EU, US, and the UK, Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) in China, the trend toward more data localization and criminal penalties in Asia/Pacific, penalties may be harsh and swift, the Importance of UK Lloyd vs. Google case, the concern of big corporations over class-action lawsuits for privacy infractions,  and his hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Oana (Stere) Ducuță, Data Protection Officer, Verifone eCommerce (Romania). We discuss her journey into Data Privacy, the importance of the EU’s 1995 Data Directive, being in Data Privacy before GDPR, common misconceptions about Data Protection, data protection policies in organizations that manage consumer data, right to be forgotten vs. the right of erasure, access controls and data privacy, managing Data Protection for children with technology, limitations on international data transfers, the importance of privacy by design, executive advice to privacy professionals on getting cooperation, finding champions of Data Privacy in organizations, the need for simpler Data Privacy policies, and her hopes for Data Privacy and Protection in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to  Kashta Graham, Chief Executive Officer of  We Manage Trust (Jamaica). We discuss the importance of data privacy and protection, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation in data governance. We also highlight the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face in managing data protection and privacy, proposing outsourcing data protection officer services. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the rapid evolution of AI on data privacy and protection, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt to changing laws and regulations.

The discussion focused on the nuances of data protection assessments and regulations in different jurisdictions, particularly focusing on the EU, Jamaica, China, and the UAE. We explore the varying levels of enforcement and the potential compliance gap for data controllers in Jamaica conducting business with the EU. Additionally, we highlight the enforcement muscle of certain jurisdictions, such as China and the UAE, in contrast to the yet-to-be-seen enforcement in Jamaica. The episode emphasizes the need for a culture shift, educating prospective clients about the commitment required for data protection programs, and the importance of prioritizing human behavior and education in shaping a world where privacy and data protection are upheld as fundamental principles. And Kashta’s hope for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Ryan Carrier, Founder, and CEO of For Humanity. We discuss his journey to “For Humanity” from finance, regulation in finance and privacy, the challenge of the digital divide in privacy, AI and the Metaverse,  the potential harm in AI for which legal redress will not be sufficient, the proliferation of cyber data breaches and complacency about data uses with emerging technologies, third-part risk and AI, and his hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Shoshana Rosenberg, Founder, and CEO of SafePorter Data Privacy tools for Diversity and Inclusion. We discuss her focus on diversity and inclusion involving data, privacy implications of apps and data, her dual challenge as a privacy and diversity advocate, sensitive data and privacy legislation, the difference between types of data, need for ongoing education and the knowledge of privacy rights, ease of getting data, privacy regulations on the State level in the US, State laws that are hastily updated, transparency and privacy obligations with data, a reasonable person test for privacy, cultural differences relating to privacy, problem begins with collection and retention of data,  and her hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

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Debbie Reynolds talks to Ron Hedges, Senior Counsel at Dentons and retired United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. We discuss our interests in discussing emerging legal and technology issues, his passion for electronically stored information (ESI), technology and legal education, his interest in Data Privacy laws, basics of privacy in law in the United States, Data Privacy from a civil and criminal standpoint, how the growth of surveillance impacts Data Privacy, the difference between necessary and unnecessary data retention, his concerns and AI and the evolution of Social Media,  and his hopes for Data Privacy in the future.

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