Explore every episode of the podcast Privacy Please
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| S6, E259 - Patch Tool Turns Predator | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:08:08 | |
In this episode of Privacy Please, host Cameron Ivey discusses significant security threats, including a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's WSUS, a major data breach at the University of Pennsylvania, and the emergence of sophisticated malware known as Glassworm. The conversation highlights the importance of cybersecurity measures and the potential consequences of negligence in IT security. | |||
| S6, E258 - The Synthetic Star: The AI Influencer Earning More Than You | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:13:11 | |
She has millions of followers, lands six-figure brand deals, and lives a life of curated perfection. The only catch? She isn't real. She was entirely created by artificial intelligence. Welcome to the unsettling world of synthetic influencers. In this compelling episode of Privacy Please, we dive deep into the booming industry of AI-generated online personalities. Discover:
It's a future that's already here, shaping what we see, what we buy, and even what we believe.
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| S6, E249 - Hackers Get Hacked | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:14:13 | |
We explore how cybercriminals fell victim to their own security mistakes and examine major attacks targeting corporate SharePoint environments. Privacy legislation advances with new protections for children and groundbreaking AI accountability measures in Minnesota. | |||
| S4, E159 - AI Chatbot Relationship Ends In Suicide | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:20:12 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we talk about an article surrounding a man who committed suicide after a 6-week-long relationship with an AI-generated chatbot named Eliza. | |||
| S4, E158 - Microsoft's AI-Driven "Security Copilot" | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:24:46 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an article from Wired that covers Microsoft's AI-driven Security copilot through ChatGPT. It aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” security systems have long been promised. | |||
| S4, E157 - TikTok Security Concerns | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:12:57 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into another blogcast episode from a time article that speaks on TikTok and what to know about security concerns. | |||
| S4, E156 - Cross Context Behavioral Advertising | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:27:33 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged before entering the blogcast that dives into an article surrounding cross-context behavioral advertising (CCBA). | |||
| S4, E155 - Gary LaFever & Aaron Stevens of Anonos | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:56:41 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with both, Gary LaFever, co-CEO, General Counsel, and Aaron Stevens, Data Privacy Evangelist at Anonos.
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| S4, E154 - AI Hallucinations & Microsoft's Ransomware Insights | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:31:35 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we cover two different topics in our unplugged conversation. | |||
| S4, E153 - Social Media Addiction, Big Tech's Side, and Privacy Slippery Slope | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:10:21 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go over an article that hits on three big topics in Tech and Privacy.
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| S4, E152 - Is Your Tax Data Free For The Taking? | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:10:49 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an interesting article on your tax data and why it's up for grabs. | |||
| S4, E151 - Vikram Venkatasubramanian, Founder and CEO at Nandi Security | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:01:00 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have the pleasure of speaking with the founder and CEO of Nandi Security, Vikram Venkatasubramanian!
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| S4, E150 - Unplugged - GLBA Extension | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:26:37 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into an oldie but a goodie. The FTC Extends Deadline to Comply with GLBA Safeguards Rule Until June 9, 2023. | |||
| S6, E248 - Inside the Walls: Military's Stark Warning on Network Compromise | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:09:05 | |
The US military has issued a stark warning to all forces to operate under the assumption that their networks have been compromised by Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated threat actor with ties to the Chinese government. This breach highlights the urgency for organizations to adopt Zero Trust principles as cyber warfare becomes the new battlefield. | |||
| S4, E149 - Privacy Week Special - The Privacy Panel Discussion | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:48:40 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have a special treat for you! | |||
| S4, E148 - Unplugged with Jeff Jockisch | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:45:55 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have a special guest appearance dropping in to hang out with us. We talk about the rising ChatGPT noise and much more! | |||
| S4, E147 - Attackers Exploit ChatGPT to Write Malicious Code | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:13:26 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we hit on a hot topic surrounding ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot that has given bad actors with zero coding knowledge easy access to develop malware. | |||
| S4, E146 - Enterprise Ransomware Protection Mistakes | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:08:41 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we talk about enterprise ransomware protection and if your organization continues to make common mistakes. | |||
| S4, E145 - 2023 Unplugged - Recent Data Breaches | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:25:31 | |
Welcome back to a brand new season of Privacy Please! | |||
| S3, E144 - Benjamin Farrar - Director of Privacy, Security, and Compliance at Active Prospect | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have the honor of hosting the Director of Privacy, Security, and Compliance at Active Prospect, Mr. Benjamin Farrar! https://activeprospect.com/blog/what-is-consent-based-marketing/ TCPA Litigation and Compliance Risks: What You Can Do
Demo link to see TrustedForm work in a simple example Webform example: http://trustedform.com/demo
Collection of ActiveProspect Papers and Use Cases | |||
| S3, E143 - Unplugged - 2023 Data Privacy Predictions - Part 2 | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:22:31 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go into part 2 of our data privacy predictions for 2023. We talk about some past predictions and outcomes as well as, some new bold ones. | |||
| S3, E142 - Unplugged - 2023 Data Privacy Predictions Part 1 | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:18:54 | |
This week on Privacy Please, the Salty Soothsayer is back for another data privacy predictions episode, and it's a 2 parter. | |||
| S3, E141 - The Privacy War Is Upon Us | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:11:31 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into a great article about the war on privacy. We will cover the increasing privacy standards and how to get ahead of it, not only for an individual but for organizations of all sizes. | |||
| S3, E140 - Unplugged - WhatsApp Data Leak | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:25:01 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged again after a nice Thanksgiving break. | |||
| S6, E247 - The EU's Bold Move on AI Training | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:05:11 | |
The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass reproduction not covered by current laws. This study recommends transforming the landscape through an opt-in system, radical transparency requirements, and fair compensation models for creators whose work trains AI systems. | |||
| S3, E139 - Unplugged - Privacy Threat Modeling | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:13:37 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we talk about an interesting article from news atlas around Volkswagen building a high tech smart chair that is motorized with headlights, horn, an entertainment system and a trailer hitch. | |||
| S3, E138 - Unplugged - Diversity & CyberX event recap | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:32:02 | |
This week on Privacy Please unplugged, we discuss our time at a recent local security professionals event in Tampa. One of the main topics was around diversity specifically in security and we give our thoughts on the sites and sounds of the evening. | |||
| S3, E137 - Data Security vs. Data Privacy | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:08:08 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go over the key differences between Data Security and Data Privacy to better understand to ensure complete protection of the data under your control. | |||
| S3, E136 - Take control of your unruly data with privacy-preserving classification | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:16:47 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go into a recent Gartner report on using classification to improve unstructured data security highlighting the benefits of data classification within the broader context of security and compliance. The report also identifies the key criteria and limitations of today’s classification tools and provides expert analysis and guidance. In this episode, we’ll discuss what we consider to be the key takeaways from Gartner’s findings. | |||
| S3, E135 - Unplugged - New Certification Scheme for GDPR Coming Soon? | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:16:52 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go unplugged to talk about GDPR and a new endorsed Certification scheme. | |||
| S3, E134 - The Serious Data Diva Privacy Please Podcast | 12 Oct 2022 | 01:13:50 | |
What do you get when you put three privacy podcasts on together? A rocking great time! Two women, three men. Five personalities. fifteen opinions! "Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria!" | |||
| S3, E133 - CPRA Compliance Checklist | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:12:48 | |
This week on Privacy Please, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) goes into effect on July 1st, 2023. Tune in to find out the key highlights you need to know about the CPRA, as well as what you can do to make sure your organization remains compliant. | |||
| S3, E132 - What Is IP Theft and How to Prevent It | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:11:14 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go into what is IP theft and how to prevent it from happening. Join us! | |||
| S3, E131 - What Is Data at Rest Encryption? | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:08:19 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into what data at rest encryption is, what it means for you and your organization, and how to protect it properly. | |||
| S3, E130 - Unplugged - Cloud Ransomware Attack | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:38:09 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we cover a hot topic of a potentially dangerous Microsoft O365 functionality that could ransom your SharePoint and Onedrive stored files. Tune in to hear our thoughts and how to prepare. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. | |||
| S6, E246 - Unpacking Healthline's Historic CCPA Settlement: What It Means for Data Privacy | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:12:46 | |
Cameron and Gabe dive into Healthline Media's record-breaking $1.55 million settlement for CCPA violations, examining whether such penalties are sufficient deterrents against improper sharing of sensitive health data. | |||
| S3, E129 - What is Data Exfiltration? | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:09:01 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we highlight what data exfiltration is, what you need to know about data theft, and what you can do to protect the information stored by your organization. | |||
| S3, E128 - Vuk Janosevic, Cofounder & CEO at Blindnet | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:54:25 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we had the pleasure of speaking with Vuk Janosevic, Cofounder and CEO at Blindnet. Vuk is a very passionate leader, who builds trust through digital privacy. | |||
| S3, E127 - What Is Dark Data? | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:09:42 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go into detail about dark data and what it means for you, your organization, and best practices for securing it. | |||
| S3, E126 - 2023 Security Mandates of the New State Privacy Laws with Scott Giordano | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:25:00 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Scott about the security mandates of the new state privacy laws for 2023. | |||
| S3, E125 - Jon von Tetzchner, CEO @ Vivaldi Technologies | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:54:45 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we are honored to speak with Jon von Tetzchner, previously the co-founder and CEO at Opera Software, and now the CEO at Vivaldi Technologies. | |||
| S3, E124 - Darren Gallop, Founder & CEO @ Carbide | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:03:37 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we had the opportunity to speak with the Founder, and CEO at Carbide, Darren Gallop. | |||
| S3, E123 - Unplugged - Microsoft Phishing Attacks and NIST News | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:22:49 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go more in-depth from last week's episode around NIST, MFA phishing attacks, and more - Enjoy! | |||
| S3, E122 - NIST News & Massive Phishing Attacks | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:12:50 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have another great blogcast covering some of the biggest things in emerging security and privacy news today. | |||
| S3, E121 - Data Privacy & Compliance: 2023 Look Ahead | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:13:19 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we are looking ahead to the new changes coming in 2023 around Data Privacy and Compliance. | |||
| S3, E120 - What Is Zero Trust? | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:10:34 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we go dig a bit deeper into Zero Trust. While enterprises have rapidly embraced cloud computing in the last decade or so, the mass shift to remote work accelerated this transition. With an influx of employees accessing sensitive company data from unsecured devices, the security framework known as Zero Trust has been increasingly relied on as a data-protecting hero. | |||
| S6, E245 - Hard-coded Secrets and Unencrypted Data: A Digital Security Nightmare | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:15:15 | |
Several popular Chrome extensions, including privacy and security tools, have been found leaking sensitive data through unencrypted HTTP and hard-coded credentials in their code. Security is both hard and easy - hard because of existing unencrypted protocols and trust placed in developers, but easy because fundamental security practices should be common knowledge in 2025. | |||
| S3, E119 - RSA Recap with Special Guest | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:52:53 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we have a special guest join the show to talk about RSA, Cyber Insurance and many other things related to security and privacy. He is a dear friend and is the Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, Mr. James McQuiggan. | |||
| S3, E118 - SEC's Proposed Data Breach Disclosure Rules | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:11:22 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we dive into the SEC's proposed data breach disclosure rules and how they will add new pressure on security teams. | |||
| S3, E117 - Data Breach Bullseye - Part 3 | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:13:21 | |
This week on Privacy Please, we’ll examine the high cost — and risk — of sensitive data breaches in education in 2021. | |||