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$Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy AI Governance, GDPR & Going Freelance: Building a Privacy‑First DPO Career in the Age of Data with Yassine MernitIn this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with Yassine Mernit, a freelance Data Protection Officer and consultant who recently made the bold move from Paris to the UAE. Yassine shares candid stories from the front lines of global privacy, including the high-stakes moments he had to challenge powerful stakeholders and even general managers to protect data subjects. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Power of "No": A DPO’s most critical moments often involve halting high-value projects or forcing breach notifications, even when faced with resistance from senior leadership. Communication is the Best Too...

2026-03-0649 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy Beyond Checkboxes on AI, Privacy, and the 10‑Dollar Policy Problem with Eniola AkinkugbeFREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Eniola has provided a discount for all Let’s Talk Privacy listeners, up to 20% off to join her Privacy Career Community by using the code: AAKASH20 In this episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Eniola Akinkugbe, a global privacy consultant and the visionary behind The Privacy Career Coach. Eni explains that real privacy is a living system embedded in a company’s DNA, not just a PDF. Aakash and Eni dive into the practicalities of AI governance, the certification trap facing new professionals, and how shifting the perspective from risk to trust...

2026-02-2730 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy From Back‑Office to Boardroom: Turning Information Leaders into Influential Personal Brands with Jacqueline StockwellFREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Blooming Good Information Management now available on Audible. Connect, Follow & DM Aakash Suri on Linkedin for Promo Code. In this episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Jacqueline Stockwell, CEO and founder of Leadership Through Data. Jacqueline shares her unique journey from working in a dingy records library to founding a global training organization that operates across the UK, Australasia, and the USA. Jacqueline provides a masterclass on effective communication, explaining how to use sizzling copy, a 60-second elevator pitch, and behavioral psychology to win over...

2026-02-2033 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy My Journey Through My Spouse’s Lens with Ashna SuriIn this special episode, Aakash Suri is joined by his wife and partner, Ashna Suri, for an intimate look behind the curtain of his recent career transition. Aakash explores the emotional and practical realities of this shift with the person who has seen it all firsthand. The couple discusses the importance of strategic planning, the power of a growth mindset, and how role modelling courageous action has already begun to inspire their eight-year-old son. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mentorship is a Catalyst: Aakash attributes much of his rapid success to working with mentors who p...

2026-02-1337 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy Inside the vCISO Mind: David Clarke on AI, GDPR, and Real‑World Risk with David ClarkeIn this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with David Clarke, a veteran security leader and virtual CISO with experience spanning global trading floors and AI-driven startups. They dig into the reality of building trust in 2026, moving beyond simple compliance to address the messy world of data sprawl. David shares why mapped data flows are the true foundation of business velocity and explains the dangerous accountability gap teams face when integrating AI. KEY TAKEAWAYS Data Sprawl vs. Regulation: Regulation like GDPR isn't what slows companies down; it’s data sprawl, unmanaged copies of dat...

2026-02-0641 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy From GDPR to AI: How Privacy Leaders Create Value with Jamal AhmedFREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Jamal has provided a discount for all Let’s Talk Privacy listeners up to 20% off any of The Pro Academy courses by using the code: AAKASH10 HERE ARE MORE FREE GIVEAWAYS 8 Day Carrer Accelator Training International Data Transfer Training DIYA Resources In this debut episode, Aakash Suri sits down with Jamal Ahmed, the King of Data Protection, to dismantle the myth that certifications alone make a privacy professional. Jamal shares his journey from tower blocks to the European Commission, explaining why paper-pushing is a c...

2026-01-301h 08 $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy The Governance Paradox: How Constraints Accelerate Enterprise AI with Brendan JayagopalIn this episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Brendan Jayagopal, VP of AI Products at Futuri, to dismantle the common misconception that safety and speed are opposing forces in AI adoption. Brendan argues that treating governance as a "bottleneck" or a "retrospective box-ticking exercise" actually slows organizations down and increases risk. Instead, he advocates for governance as infrastructure. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dismantling the Speed vs. Safety Myth: Speed and safety are not a trade-off; they are two sides of the same equation. Effective governance allows a company to move faster by providing a...

2026-01-3042 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy Inside a Political DPO’s Mind: Labour Party, Voter Data and Life as a Consultant with James RobsonIn this fascinating episode, Aakash Suri sits down with James Robson, former Data Protection Officer for the Labour Party, to go behind the curtain of one of the most high-stakes roles in the privacy world. James discusses the delicate intersection of privacy, power, and politics, sharing stories of the "uncomfortable conversations" required when data use clashes with political ambition. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Independence of the DPO: Even at the highest political levels, a DPO must remain independent, prioritizing the data rights of the public over the immediate goals of the organization.

2026-01-3053 min $Let\'s Talk Privacy$

Let's Talk Privacy Hidden Healthcare Privacy Risks: How Clinical Trials Really Protect and Expose Patient Data with Shaun HastingsIn this insightful episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Shaun Hastings, a veteran Quality and Compliance leader in clinical research, to discuss the critical nuances of data protection in healthcare. Moving beyond compliance theater, they explore practical ways to embed privacy into organizational culture, the importance of auditing sub-processors, and why the current regulatory ambiguity is actually a competitive opportunity for forward-thinking organizations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pseudonymization is a Shield, Not a Wall: Coded data lowers risk but does not eliminate it; external factors like social media can allow malicious actors to "triangulate"...

2026-01-3049 min

The Data Protection and Privacy Podcast

The Data Protection and Privacy Podcast What The EXPERTS Do Not TELL Us About Data Protection? Part 29. Aakash Suri on Privacy, AI, and Culture ChangeAakash Suri joins David Clarke to reveal how privacy can drive business, demystify AI governance, and end tick-box compliance for good.Guest: Ash Siri, Founder of AS Privacy and AI Solutions Ltd 1. Privacy as a Strategic Enabler — Not a BlockerAsh positions privacy as a business asset, not a compliance burden.He communicates legal requirements in plain English and offers practical steps, gaining trust from senior stakeholders.By aligning privacy with business goals, he earns top-down buy-in and builds privacy into strategic objectives. ...

2025-12-2922 min

Careers in Data Privacy

Careers in Data Privacy Aakash Suri: Privacy SpecialistAakash started in financial operations,He now thinks about governing tech innovations. Aakash first worked at Burger King,We will talk about the privacy expertise he brings!

2025-04-1133 min