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"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E264 - Brintha Shanmugalingam and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn Episode 264 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Brintha Shanmugalingam, Data Governance Expert at Capgemini, about how organizations can reduce privacy risk and unlock innovation by managing data with more context, precision, and intelligence. They explore why traditional governance often restricts value by imposing blanket prohibitions, and how granular, attribute level stewardship enables safe data usage without unnecessary barriers. Brintha explains how ontological modeling and knowledge graphs help maintain meaning, purpose, and control throughout the data life cycle, even as information moves across borders and...
2025-11-2539 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E263 - Karen Smiley and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn Episode 263 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Karen Smiley, Founder and Owner of She Writes AI LLC, about the complex ethical questions emerging as artificial intelligence systems leverage vast amounts of creative and personal data without clear permission or accountability. They examine how rapid innovation is challenging legacy rules around copyright, content reuse, and compensation, especially for creators whose work fuels AI models without acknowledgment or benefit. Karen explains why opacity in data sourcing and AI training has created a critical trust gap that...
2025-11-1844 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E261 - Jesse Kirkpatrick and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn Episode 261 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Jesse Kirkpatrick, Co Director at the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center at George Mason University, about the rapidly expanding adoption of generative artificial intelligence and the significant risks that accompany this high velocity of change. They examine the widespread excitement around AI and why its usefulness is intertwined with sensitive data that may be collected without boundaries or transparency, leaving the public in the dark. The discussion digs into why people cannot easily understand how their data...
2025-11-0445 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E260 - Jon Bello and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 260 – Jon Bello: The Evolution of Privacy in the Philippines and Across AsiaIn this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, speaks with Jon Bello, Partner at MBS Law Offices and IAPP 2025 Vanguard of the Year, about how the Philippines has emerged as a regional leader in privacy and data protection. They discuss how the country transitioned from business process outsourcing compliance to a culture of national awareness, and how its unique cultural and legal frameworks continue to influence privacy in Asia. Jo...
2025-10-2850 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E259 - Andreea Lisievici Nevin and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 259 – Andreea Lisievici Nevin: Building Global Privacy Leadership and CultureIn this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, speaks with Andreea Lisievici Nevin, Privacy, Digital, and AI Lawyer at PrivacyCraft, about how privacy leadership must extend beyond compliance to become an integral part of organizational culture and accountability. They discuss how privacy has evolved from a niche legal concern into a global business imperative that demands collaboration across legal, technical, and operational teams. Andreea explains that while many professionals understand the rules, th...
2025-10-2143 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E258 - Terry Bollinger and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 258 – Terry Bollinger: Understanding the Limits of Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, speaks with Terry Bollinger, retired technology analyst at MITRE, about the limits of artificial intelligence and the growing risks of relying on systems that only mimic human understanding. They discuss how large language models operate as mimicry machines, imitating intelligence rather than achieving it, and how this design choice leads to fundamental weaknesses in trust, accuracy, and accountability. Terry explains that AI models based on pr...
2025-10-1451 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E256 - Jennifer Wondracek and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 256 – Jennifer Wondracek, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Capital University Law School, ABA Women of Legal Tech HonoreeWhat happens when courts rely on fake cases created by AI? Jennifer Wondracek examines the risks associated with AI in legal research and education.On The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” speaks with Jennifer Wondracek, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Legal Research and Writing at Capital University Law School, and ABA Women...
2025-09-3037 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E255 - Don Morron and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 255 – Don Morron, Founder and CEO of Highland Tech, AI Agents for EnterpriseWhat does it take to build resilience in a world of constant cyber threats? Don Morron shares strategies for adapting without losing control.On The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” interviews Don Morron, Founder and CEO of Highland Tech, AI Agents for Enterprise, about how executives can build resilience into their organizations in the face of a constantly evolving cyber threat landscape. Morron shares lessons from h...
2025-09-2340 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E254 - Bryan Lee and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 254 – Bryan Lee, Founder and General Partner, Privatus ConsultingWhy do privacy programs fail even when companies want to succeed? Bryan Lee explains why communication is the missing piece.On The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Bryan Lee, Founder and General Partner at Privatus Consulting, to discuss why effective privacy programs succeed through strong communication rather than technical jargon. Lee explains how privacy engineering serves as a critical link between policy, compliance, and technical teams, and why clear...
2025-09-1635 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E253 - Priya Gnanasekaran and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textEpisode 253 – Priya Gnanasekaran, Senior Security Engineer at LAB3 (Australia)Can AI be both a risk and a defense? In this episode, Priya Gnanasekaran shares how organizations can manage today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.On The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” speaks with Priya Gnanasekaran, Senior Security Engineer at LAB3 (Australia), about the complex challenges cybersecurity leaders face with AI, IoT, and cloud security. Drawing on her decade-long career spanning DevSecOps, engineering, and operations, Gnanasekaran explains why cybersecurity cannot b...
2025-09-0926 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E252 - J Mark Bishop and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a text🎙️ Episode 252 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast – J. Mark Bishop and Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, on AI myths, GDPR safeguards, and energy costs of large modelsIn this episode, I speak with J. Mark Bishop, Professor of Cognitive Computing Emeritus at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Scientific Advisor to Fact360, about the myths and realities of artificial intelligence.Our discussion begins with how we describe AI itself. Mark challenges the language we use, terms like “learning” in machine learning, and argues that much of what is happening is, in fact...
2025-09-0245 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E251 - Ilia Dubovtsev and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 251 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Ilia Dubovtsev, Founder of Dub Consulting, joining from Moscow, Russia. he discussion centers on the complexities of privacy in the workplace and how emerging technologies, especially AI, are reshaping the boundaries of personal data and institutional responsibility. Ilia shares his framework for operationalizing privacy—built on the principles of accountability, fairness, and balancing interests, and explains why this model is essential when managing employee data in digitally driven environments.Ilia shares his belief that privacy is the...
2025-08-2639 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E250 - Marianne Mazaud and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 250 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Marianne Mazaud, Co-Founder of AI ON US, an International Executive Summit Focused on Responsible Artificial Intelligence, co-created with Thomas Lozopone. They explore the powerful relationship between AI, privacy, and trust, emphasizing how leaders can take actionable steps to create inclusive and ethically grounded AI systems.Marianne shares insights from her extensive experience in creative performance marketing and brand protection, including how generative AI technologies have created both opportunities and new...
2025-08-1933 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E249 - Marlyse McQuillen and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 249 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Marlyse McQuillen, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, Privacy, and AI at IntegraConnect LLC. Their conversation offers a multidimensional exploration of privacy, from professional ethics and emerging legal conflicts to education policy and AI governance.Marlyse shares her journey into privacy law, which began during her work as a corporate attorney and expanded through roles in sectors such as health care, finance, and security. She reflects on her professional evolution and her aspirations to bring her cros...
2025-08-1241 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E246 - Aparna Bhushan and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 246 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Aparna Bhushan, a co-host of the Rethinking Tech podcast and a seasoned data protection and governance attorney licensed in both the U.S. and Canada. Together, they explore the critical intersection of geopolitics, tech policy, and data ethics. Aparna shares her professional journey from startups to global corporations and international organizations, such as UNICEF, where her passion for ethical and practical data governance took root. The conversation explores the fast-paced and often contradictory dynamics facing governments, companies, and users in the...
2025-07-2240 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E243 - Yogita Parulekar and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 243 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Yogita Parulekar, CEO and Founder of Invigrid. Yogita brings over two decades of cybersecurity leadership to the conversation, beginning her journey in the industry long before it was a mainstream priority. With deep expertise in governance, infrastructure, and crisis response, Yogita discusses how the landscape of cyber threats has evolved dramatically, moving from relatively isolated risks to complex, interconnected threats fueled by AI, deepfakes, disinformation, and geopolitical uncertainty. She and Debbie explore the urgent need for companies to e...
2025-07-0141 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E242 - Karina Klever and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 242 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Karina Klever, CEO and CISO at Klever Compliance. Karina shares her extensive career journey through IT operations, project management, and compliance leadership to demystify what effective governance really means. She challenges the outdated practice of blindly following frameworks and checklists that do not reflect a company’s actual business model or operational maturity. Karina introduces her pragmatic “Now, Next, Near, Never” methodology—a practical framework for prioritizing GRC (governance, risk, compliance) efforts based on relevance, applicability, and timing. She...
2025-06-2445 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E241 - Phillip Mason and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 241 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Phillip Mason, Global Privacy Program Manager at Corning, Inc. Phillip joins Debbie to discuss the complicated interplay between AI advancement, regulatory frameworks, and the ethical imperative of human judgment. Drawing from his diverse background in accounting, law, and privacy, Phillip offers an informed and multidimensional perspective on how businesses navigate emerging risks. He critiques overbroad AI legislation like the EU AI Act, which he believes may have unintended consequences for innovation, particularly among smaller firms lacking lega...
2025-06-1745 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E240 - Ian Glazer and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 240 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Ian Glazer, Vice President of Product Strategy at SGNL (SGNL.ai) and co-founder of IDPro. With decades of leadership in digital identity, Ian shares insights on how identity, privacy, and security have become essential foundations of digital interaction.They explore how identity has shifted from managing usernames and passwords to helping individuals assert who they are in digital spaces. Ian and Debbie examine the rise of “proofing creep,” where services now require government IDs and biometri...
2025-06-1035 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E239 - Saumya Gupta and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 239 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Saumya Gupta, Assistant Vice President for APAC and Japan at Platform 3 Solutions. Saumya brings a unique blend of deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to the conversation about data privacy in the modern enterprise. She and Debbie discuss how legacy systems represent one of the largest and most overlooked privacy risks—storing sensitive data long past its useful life and outside of governance controls. Saumya explains how data lake and lakehouse architectures can help businesses centralize, tag, and go...
2025-06-0335 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E237 - Matthew Waddell and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Mathew Waddell, Founder, Tactically Secure. We discuss insights from his career in the tech industry, particularly in cybersecurity, and his experience working with government agencies and large corporations. He discusses his commitment to simplifying security for individuals and protecting them from threats like ransomware.The discussion then shifts to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, particularly the sophistication of ransomware attacks. Waddell stresses the need for businesses to integrate data privacy and cybersecurity strategies to combat these threats effectively. He points out the increasing trend of a...
2025-05-2035 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E236 - Michael McCracken and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva", talks to Michael McCracken, a Data Privacy Strategist and Operational Expert. We discuss his career trajectory, transitioning from accounting to IT audit, which led him to specialize in data privacy, particularly concerning children's information and neurodivergence. He emphasizes the significance of inclusivity in the privacy sector, arguing that diverse teams enhance the effectiveness of privacy strategies.The conversation highlights the complexities surrounding data collection, especially regarding minors. Michael argues that businesses should prioritize individual privacy and not rely on exploiting data. Debbie pointed out the risks a...
2025-05-1339 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E235 - Carly Kind and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy, Debbie Reynolds welcomes Carly Kind, the Australian Privacy Commissioner at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Carly shares her remarkable journey from a career in criminal defense law and human rights advocacy to becoming one of the leading voices in global privacy regulation. She discusses her early exposure to privacy issues through work at the UN and NGOs such as Privacy International and the Ada Lovelace Institute, where she focused on the intersection of technology, human rights, and AI governance.Debbie...
2025-05-0628 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E231 - Soribel Feliz and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Soribel Feliz, AI Governance, National Security. AI Coach - Ex-Meta. Former Diplomat. We discuss artificial intelligence policy, governance, and its societal implications. Soribel shares her unique career journey, beginning as a U.S. diplomat serving in Europe, South America, and Washington, D.C., before making a bold transition into the tech industry. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at her work at Meta, where she contributed to election integrity and content moderation, and later at Microsoft, where she helped shape the company’s response to the emergence of Cha...
2025-04-0832 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E230 - Lawrence Gentilello and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Lawrence Gentilello, CEO and Founder of Optery, a company dedicated to removing personal data from online databases to enhance privacy and security for individuals and businesses. We discuss his career journey, beginning with his early work in the data industry at BlueKai, a firm specializing in collecting intent and purchase data for targeted advertising. He discusses how the industry evolved from simple ad personalization into a vast ecosystem where personal data is used in ways that can pose risks to individuals. His decision to launch Optery in 2...
2025-04-0137 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E229 - Kenya Dixon and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy podcast, host Debbie Reynolds welcomes back Kenya Dixon, litigation partner at Nelson Mullins and former Director of White House Information Governance. Their discussion centers on government data privacy, the impact of artificial intelligence on federal records, and the importance of following proper protocols in handling personal information.Kenya provides insight into the Privacy Act of 1974, which was enacted in response to concerns about government misuse of personal data. She explains how federal agencies are required to follow structured processes when handling personally...
2025-03-2538 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E228 - Carey Parker and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 228 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Carey Parker, Podcast host and author of "Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Security and Privacy for Non-Techies". We discuss the importance of addressing contemporary privacy issues on their respective podcasts. Inspired by the Snowden revelations, Parker shared insights from his career and the motivation behind writing a book on privacy and security. We emphasize the need for clarity in media coverage of significant data breaches.The conversation highlights the distinction between cybersecurity and privacy, with...
2025-03-1836 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E227 - Alvaro De Nicholas and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks with Alvaro De Nicholas, CEO of DNA Ventures, about his career in technology and his views on the growing divide in data privacy.Alvaro shares his journey from telecommunications engineering to leading digital transformation projects at major companies like Accenture, British Telecom, and Lloyds Bank and his connections with NASA. Reflecting on his experiences, he highlights how technology has advanced rapidly while privacy protections have lagged.A key theme of the discussion revolves around data privacy implications and the increasing divide between those who...
2025-03-1134 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E226 - Lisa LeVasseur and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Lisa LeVasseur, the founder of Internet Safety Labs, for a compelling discussion about the critical intersection of technology, privacy, and safety. Lisa shares her journey from software development and engineering to founding an organization that pioneers safety standards and independent testing for digital technology. She highlights the shift in focus from privacy to safety, explaining how "safety" encompasses broader harms beyond data privacy, covering issues like deceptive patterns and commercial surveillance.Lisa delves into the unseen risks associated with apps and websites, describing how user...
2025-03-0442 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E224 - Mike Swift and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Mike Swift, the Chief Global Digital Risk Correspondent at MLex. Mike's extensive background in journalism and his focus on the intersection of technology and the law gives him a compelling perspective on the conversation.Mike discusses his career journey, from reporting on major tech companies like Google and Facebook at The San Jose Mercury News to covering digital risk, privacy, and antitrust issues at MLex. The conversation highlights the increasing overlap between privacy and antitrust. Mike offers insights into significant cases involving Google's ad...
2025-02-1836 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E223 - Luke Mulks and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Luke Mulks, Vice President of Business Operations at Brave Software and host of the Brave Technologist podcast.Luke shares his unique journey from working in ad tech to joining Brave Software, where he now champions a privacy-first approach to browsing and online advertising. The conversation explores the profound issues in the ad tech ecosystem, the challenges of data over-collection, and the opportunities for innovation in building user-respecting solutions.Luke discusses the evolution of ad targeting from domain-specific ads to intrusive audience tracking acro...
2025-02-1157 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E220 - Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg, SAP's Chief Legal Counsel for Export Controls and Sanctions for North and South America. Michelle shares her inspiring and unique career journey, including roles in government contracting, aerospace and defense, higher education, law firms, and consulting, before transitioning to her current tech industry role. Her wealth of experience gives her a unique perspective on the intersection of export controls, privacy, and emerging technologies.Debbie and Michelle explore the evolving nature of export controls, particularly in the digital age, where data flows and...
2025-01-2137 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E219 - Robert Bateman and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Robert Bateman, Owner of KnowData Ltd in the United Kingdom, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving complexities of data privacy regulations worldwide. Robert begins by sharing his privacy journey, starting during his law studies when he began analyzing the GDPR and CCPA. His experience writing extensively about these topics laid the foundation for his role as a leading voice in the privacy community.The conversation highlights the unique challenges of the U.S. privacy landscape, where fragmented state laws and federal legislative debates crea...
2025-01-1438 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E218 - Thomas Morrow and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks Thomas Morrow, Ex NASA, Attorney, Technology Expert. Debbie and Thomas discuss the critical intersection of data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies. Thomas shares his fascinating journey from working on aerospace innovations at Boeing to contributing to NASA’s International Space Station program, where he navigated secure communications and data privacy challenges. This experience laid the groundwork for his deep understanding of how technological advancements and privacy protections must coexist.Thomas explains how NASA’s approach to astronaut data—disclosing what data is collected, how it is u...
2025-01-0751 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E211 - Paul Starrett and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Paul Starrett, Co-Founder, PrivacyLabs, Founder, Starrett Law ( AI-Governance Technology, Law, Cyber Risk). We discuss an overview of his career journey, highlighting his transition from security and technology to law and specialization in AI and data science. Debbie Reynolds discusses the legal industry's approach to technology, prompting Paul to share his perspective on the industry's slow adoption of technology and the need for improved data literacy. We also discuss the historical context of technology and AI adoption, reflecting on the transition from manual to digital processes and the...
2024-11-1945 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E210 - Nigel Scott and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva", talks to Nigel Scott, Director, X-Digital Pty Limited, Digital Strategy, Project Management & Marketing (Australia). We discuss his career journey and share his insights on artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI. He emphasizes the need for dedicated individuals to truly excel in utilizing this technology and questions the widespread appeal of generative AI. Nigel and Debbie discuss the implications of Generative AI for data systems and organizational productivity, emphasizing the importance of teaching people how to think and ask complex questions when using generative AI.The conversation...
2024-11-1245 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E208 - Jesper Graugaard and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Jesper Graugaard, Father of the Danish Chromebook case and Danish GDPR Activist. We discuss his concerns about the digital age and its impact on his children's education. He recounted how his children's introduction to technology in school, particularly through the use of Chromebooks, raised concerns about privacy and data security. His distress over discovering his son's unauthorized social media profile, created using personal information without consent, led him to confront the school. The school's dismissive response further fueled his determination to advocate for better safeguards to prot...
2024-10-291h 00"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E206 - Lisa Manns and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Lisa Manns, CEO of Authenticid. We discuss her personal journey as a CEO and parent, the profound impact of technology on her family, and the challenges of parenting in the digital age. She highlights her son's early exposure to inappropriate online content, emphasizing the need for vigilance and responsible role modeling.Lisa Manns discusses recognizing children's creativity and developing solutions for a safer environment. She addresses the impact of immediate gratification on children's safety and the responsibility of schools to ensure third-party apps comply...
2024-10-1542 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E204 - David Evan Harris and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie 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...
2024-10-0143 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E202 - Meghan Anzelc and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Meghan Anzelc, President, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Three Arc Advisory, and Chief AI Product Officer. We discuss her expertise in data and AI, emphasizing the importance of responsible integration of these capabilities into organizations. She stresses the need to align AI with business strategy and problem-solving rather than succumbing to the hype surrounding AI.The conversation also explores the evolving dynamics of board composition based on organization size, emphasizing the critical role of technologists in larger organizations. Additionally, the importance of a diverse blen...
2024-09-1741 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E200 - Nicol Turner Lee and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn a first in the show's history, on the special episode 200 of "The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks once more to Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution, Author, Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass. This episode explores the profound implications of digital access, or the lack thereof, on marginalized communities. Nicol shares insights from her extensive research on the digital divide, highlighting the emergence of a new underclass of increasingly "digitally invisible" individuals in our rapidly...
2024-09-0338 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E197 - Matthew Lowe and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Matthew Lowe, Senior In-House Attorney, Data Privacy & AI, IBM and Adjunct Professor of AI Ethics, Legal Studies Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst. We discuss shared connections through the New York State Bar Association and our roles in shaping the intersection of law and technology. Matthew discusses the recent advancements in AI technology and the proactive measures the industry is taking in response to evolving privacy regulations, emphasizing the importance of technical controls to protect intellectual property. The conversation deepens to explore how th...
2024-08-1334 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E195 - The Honorable Judge John M. Facciola and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie 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 t...
2024-07-3043 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E194 - Rex M Lee and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie 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 Mill...
2024-07-2349 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E192 - Michael Roche and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie 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...
2024-07-0930 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E190 - Stéphane Hamel and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Stéphane Hamel, a Leader in Strategy, Privacy, Ethics, AI, and the Future of Digital Marketing & Analytics (Canada). We discuss Stéphane’s career journey and the evolution of privacy in data analytics, emphasizing the industry's shift towards more rigorous processes and privacy considerations. Debbie expressed her agreement with the significance of privacy in building customer trust and the potential impact on business bottom lines.Stéphane strongly advocates for privacy by design and default, emphasizing the need for transparency and customer...
2024-06-2542 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E187 - Becky Gaylord and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Becky Gaylord, Head of Client Projects, Risk and Security, Gaylord Consulting. We discuss various aspects of data privacy and cybersecurity in a podcast episode, including car vulnerabilities and privacy concerns. Becky shares her career trajectory and emphasizes the relevance of her journalism background in blending consulting and communications with technology. We discuss the importance of strategic communications in handling data breaches and the challenges consumers face in understanding and protecting their data. We advocate for better security standards and industry-led solutions, highlighting the need to ca...
2024-06-0437 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E183 - Debesh Choudhury, Ph.D. and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Debesh Choudhury, PhD, Information Security Researcher (India). We discuss the application of image recognition for security, with both expressing concerns about the accuracy and sensitivity of the technique, particularly in matching images and creating databases of individuals. We also highlight the potential vulnerabilities in image security, emphasizing the need for complex hashes and the development of quantum-proof techniques. Additionally, the conversation touches on the limitations of voice recognition as a biometric factor for authentication, focusing on the ease of spoofing and the necessity of multiple fact...
2024-05-0737 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E180 - Jesse Tayler and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Jesse Tayler, Team Builder, Startup Cofounder App Store Inventor, and Founder of TruAnon. We discuss Data Privacy, Digital Identity, and Jesse Tayler's background as a team builder, startup co-founder, app store inventor, and founder of TruAnon. We discuss the shift from physical to digital products, highlighting the friction-free nature of the digital world and its implications for the economy. Jesse shares stories about creating the app store software model and meeting with Steve Jobs. The conversation then shifts towards the intricacies of digital identity and data se...
2024-04-1649 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E177 - Jay Averitt and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Jay Averitt, Senior Privacy Product Manager/Privacy Engineer at Microsoft. We discuss Jay’s career trajectory into privacy engineering highlighting his early fascination with technology and law, leading to a career as a software engineer and later as a software engineer and licensed attorney. We emphasized the importance of integrating privacy considerations at the foundational level of design rather than as a reactive measure and highlighted the need for organizations to provide clear and concise privacy information to empower consumers. We also stressed the significance of bui...
2024-03-2632 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E176 - Gopal Padinjaruveetil and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a text Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Gopal Padinjaruveetil, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer, AAA The Auto Club Group. Gopal discussed his thought leadership and career journey, his educational background in chemistry and law, his transition from operational technology to IT, and his eventual entry into cybersecurity. Debbie then transitioned the discussion to AI's influence on cybersecurity, seeking Gopal's insights. Gopal began to address AI's impact on cybersecurity, highlighting its significance in the evolving technological landscape. Gopal and Debbie engaged in a discussion about their perspectives on AI and i...
2024-03-1939 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E173 - Nitin Singhal and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Nitin Singhal, VP of Engineering, SnapLogic. We discuss his extensive data journey, emphasizing the importance of responsible use of data and ensuring that it is not in the hands of the wrong bodies. We discuss the challenges and importance of data governance and Data Privacy in today's technology-driven world, including the need for a "healthy data lifestyle" and the importance of auditing data to uncover blind spots. Nitin also shares his insights on data governance and Data Privacy, highlighting the need for a realistic and data...
2024-02-2739 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E172 - Sean Vargas Barlow and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Sean Vargas-Barlow, Senior Global Privacy, Product, and AI Counsel. We discuss our passion for Data Privacy and the challenges of maintaining consumer trust and Data Privacy in the age of personalization and data sharing. We also discuss the importance of learning agility, self-learning, and networking with others in the field through organizations and projects. We emphasize the need to constantly hone one's skills and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. The discussion also touched on the future of privacy careers, with Sean and D...
2024-02-2035 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E170 - Dr. Valerie Lyons and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Dr. Valerie Lyons, Chief Operations Officer, BH Consulting and Author of “The Privacy Leader Compass”. We explore the connection between Environmental, Social, and Corporate governance (ESG) and privacy, discussing how privacy can contribute to the social element of ESG through initiatives like corporate social responsibility reports. We also discuss the structure and unique features of "The Privacy Leader Compass" book, a practical guide for building and leading privacy teams. The book uses the 7S model from McKenzie for organizational effectiveness to make the privacy team and prog...
2024-02-0641 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E168 - Nandita Rao Narla and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Nandita Rao Narla, Head of Technical Privacy & Governance, DoorDash. Nandita shares her journey from cybersecurity to privacy engineering, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the difference between cybersecurity and privacy, the importance of data governance, and the complexities of data deletion and AI in relation to privacy.Debbie and Nandita discuss the challenges companies face with data retention and deletion. We explain that privacy regulations have brought in requ...
2024-01-2338 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E167 - Kurt Roosen and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Kurt Roosen, Head of Innovation, Isle of Man, Government Digital Agency. We discuss various topics related to technology, privacy, and ethics. We cover Kurt's career trajectory, his work with the Isle of Man Government Digital Agency, and the challenges of balancing government regulation and innovation while protecting citizens and the environment. We also explore the implications of AI on society, emphasizing the importance of understanding the risks and opportunities of AI and the need for education and critical thinking to avoid over-reliance on technology.
2024-01-1643 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E165 - Pamela Isom and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Pamela Isom, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, IsAdvice & Consulting LLC, Former Executive Director the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We discuss Pamela’s extensive experience in various fields, including AI and cybersecurity. We discuss the evolution of AI from expert systems to Generative AI, with Pamela highlighting the need for accountability, bias mitigation, and ethical governance. We also discuss the limitations of AI and the importance of using it as a helper, not a replacement for humans. Pamela shared her ex...
2024-01-0243 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E164 - Vikram Koppikar and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Vikram Koppikar, Senior Manager, Privacy - South Asia and Metropolitan Asia, Kenvue - Formally Johnson Consumer Health (Mumbai). We discuss challenges faced by multinational corporations in terms of privacy laws and the differences between GDPR and APAC laws. Vikram expresses concern about the contradiction between the express consent and legitimate use provisions in the recent Indian Data Protection Act and suggests that the provision needs to be clarified or made more similar to the legitimate interest concept in GDPR to address these concerns. We discuss fines...
2023-12-2631 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E158 - Pádraig O'Leary and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Pádraig O'Leary, Co-founder and CEO of Trust Works. We discuss Data Privacy issues in the enterprise, and the challenges organizations face in Data Privacy and protection, including the need for a more proactive approach to tackling these challenges. We delve into the difficulties of dealing with right-to-be-forgotten requests, including the lack of accurate data mapping and the need for flexibility in finding the right solutions. Additionally, we touch on the challenges of dealing with unstructured data and the need for a risk-based approach to D...
2023-11-1430 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E155 - Beatrice Botti and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Beatrice Botti, Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer, DoubleVerify. We discuss Beatrice's career journey and how she found the privacy industry. We also discuss the importance of privacy and the need for technical engineers to get involved in privacy projects. Beatrice also shared her personal experience of being a private person and how it has influenced her career. We discuss the challenges of providing transparency to users when they lack the necessary knowledge and the potential for unintended outcomes of AI. She also highlighted the need for m...
2023-10-2457 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E152 - David Hendrawirawan and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textOn “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to David Hendrawirawan, Owner of Code Ninjas, Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Data & AI Governance Research and Education. We discuss privacy education for future generations and the challenges of educating people about data privacy issues, particularly in K-12. We explore the potential harm of not being informed about Data Privacy issues and the need for data literacy at all levels of education and society. The lack of focus on Data Privacy in current curriculums was highlighted, and the challenges of in...
2023-10-0343 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E151 - Walter Robinson and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Walter Robinson, Data Privacy Manager, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. We discuss Walter's transition from litigation to data privacy, the importance of collaboration and communication inside organizations, and the need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation. They also discussed the implications of using AI and chatbots with corporate data. Walter Robinson and Debbie Reynolds discuss the implications of AI and data privacy, with Walter advocating for transparency from companies and people when it comes to data collection and usage. They also discussed the potential for state laws to h...
2023-09-2634 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E149 - Victoria Beckman and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Victoria Beckman, Associate General Counsel - Security & Privacy, Shopify. We discuss the importance of pursuing one's interests and being open to new opportunities in technology fields. We also explore the complex relationship between cybersecurity and privacy, third-party risk management and compliance challenges, and the increasing importance of supply chain and cybersecurity. Additionally, we stress the importance of diversity in the tech industry and the need for representation and role models to encourage more women and people of color to enter the field. Debbie Reynolds seeks advi...
2023-09-1241 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E147 - Igor Barshteyn and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Igor Barshteyn, who is a Senior Manager, Information Security & Compliance Expert. We discuss Igor’s work in information security and data privacy and his passion for the implications of artificial intelligence on data privacy. He is a signatory of the Future of Life Institute's open letter asking for a pause in the deployment of AI systems to the public. He believes regulation with mandatory penalties is needed to protect data privacy and that the EU AI Act will set the standard for AI regulation worldwide. Igor b...
2023-08-2942 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E146 - Cari Miller and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Cari Miller, Sr. Principal, Practice Lead, Responsible AI Governance & Research at The Center for Inclusive Change. We discuss the lack of employee data rights in the US and Cari Miller's research into the Full Spectrum Employee Data Taxonomy, which includes PII, sensitive voluntary information, credentials, position history, and company/enterprise data. We discuss the implications of AI, such as the over-collection of data, systemic bias, and the need for guardrails. We also discuss New York State's requirement for companies to do audits of AI systems. We c...
2023-08-2247 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E142 - Jamal Ahmed and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Jamal Ahmed, Global Privacy Consultant, Kazient Privacy Experts. We discuss Debbie's admiration for Jamal's ability to create a rich community of people around Data Privacy and Data Protection. They also discuss Jamal's background as a non-lawyer in data protection and how he brings his diverse experiences into privacy. Jamal believes that anyone can have a thriving career in anything, and that it is important to recognize the transferable skills and values that one already has. He also believes that it is important to be able to s...
2023-07-251h 03"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E131 - Egil Bergenlind and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a text Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Egil Bergenlind, Founder & Privacy Hero Sidekick at DPOrganizer. We discuss the challenges organizations face with data protection, such as data mapping, DPAs, risk assessments, and training. We also discuss the importance of collaboration and how DPOrganizer's tool helps organizations break out of silos and become more proactive. Egil suggests that companies should take responsibility for the products they put to market and be transparent about the associated risks. He also believes that companies should consider ethical implications when developing new technologies and that they shoul...
2023-05-0951 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E129 - Tharishni Arumugam and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Tharishni Arumugam, Global Privacy Technology & Operations Director, Aon. We discuss the importance of understanding the data protection laws in the Asia Pacific, navigating standard contract clauses, and the unprecedented level of transparency that Data Privacy and data protection regulations are trying to bring in. We also discuss the challenges of conducting data transfer impact assessments and the culture shock businesses have with Data Privacy and data protection. Tharishni discusses the asymmetry of power and information when it comes to consent in AI systems, the need for e...
2023-04-2548 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E122 - Joe Toscano and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 122 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Joe Toscano, Founder & CEO of Mach 9, Featured Expert, The Social Dilemma. We discuss his journey to the realization of the importance of privacy, his appearance in the movie “The Social Dilemma”, there is a lack of coordination in privacy, algorithms, and AI are supplanting existing social mechanisms, the future is headed towards fiefdoms, people as individuals move efforts forward, what direction he sees US privacy moving in, California leads the way, regulation alone can never provide privacy and his hope for...
2023-03-0744 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E121 - Jess Simpson and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 121 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Jess Simpson, SVP, Global Solutions Consulting & Verified Technology, Publicis Groupe, Global Data & Tech Consulting. We discuss her journey in technology and data, self-taught education, marketing and adtech, life and work changes involving privacy and antitrust, content moderation, current privacy and technology concerns, clean rooms, brand safety privacy-driven collaborations, and hopes for the future of Data Privacy.(46 minutes) Audio and full transcript here: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/podcast/e121-jess-simpson
2023-02-2846 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E120 - Chris Glanden and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textIn episode 120 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast Debbie Reynolds talks to Chris Glanden, Host of The BarCode Cybersecurity Podcast and Security Strategist Advisor.We discuss the importance of having a clear message in podcasts and how security goes beyond technology. We touch on the myth of insider threats, the dangers of neglecting basic security measures, and the overlap of privacy and cybersecurity. The conversation covers the impact of IoT, current cybersecurity news, and the need for proactive education to avoid being an easy target for hackers. Lastly, Chris...
2023-02-2144 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E118 - Nicole Stephensen and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Nicole Stephensen, Owner, and Partner, of IIS Partners, Australia. We discuss the importance of privacy in the education sector. Stephensen believes that not enough is being done to protect privacy in this area and that privacy professionals must be more involved in shaping policy and practices. Reynolds agrees, and the two discuss ways privacy pros can make a difference. Nicole describes the duty of care concerning children's safety and privacy in school environments. Companies developing technology in schools must be aware of the many levels...
2023-02-0749 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E28 - Kelly Finnerty and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva,” talks to Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand and Content at Startpage — the world's most private search engine. We discuss how privacy matters for all individuals and businesses, major shifts in marketing as a result of privacy regulations, privacy technology as a differentiator for businesses, Google’s FLOC vs. cookies, iOS 14 Privacy features, and the impact on privacy tech overall, and an explanation of advertising techniques including fingerprinting, the use of Adversarial AI in Startpages’s new pixelated images to thwart unintended image use, the answer to privacy ambivalence...
2021-05-1845 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E27 - Dawn Kristy and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva,” talks to Dawn Kristy, CEO of The Cyber Dawn and VP of Cyber Solutions a CyberArmada. We discuss her passion for cybersecurity, challenges in AI systems, her work on educating people about cybersecurity, the big targets and the most vulnerable in cyber attacks, the need for privacy and cybersecurity with those outside of technology and legal fields, the impact of the documentary “Coded Bias,” the lack of diversity in AI and how it impacts results, AI mistakes that may lead to irreversible consequences, male advocates for women in tech...
2021-05-1140 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E26 - Pedro Pavón and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva,” talks to Pedro Pavón, who works on Privacy, Fairness, and Data Policy, at Facebook. We discuss being authentic and experiences of being a person of color in the data privacy field, the vital human elements of privacy as it is thought of differently all over the world, the Netflix documentary Coded Bias featuring Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the interplay of privacy and technology, bias in AI and technology, and how this relates to data privacy, facial recognition, and surveillance, the problem of using statistics to measure AI succ...
2021-05-0441 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E25 - Carissa Véliz and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Carissa Véliz, Associate Professor, Faculty of Philosophy, Institute for Ethics in AI and Tutorial Fellow, Hertford College, University of Oxford, and author of "Privacy Is Power.” We discuss her concept of data havens, the success of her book “Privacy Is Power,” how Brexit affected her views on privacy, data access creating new caste systems, individual steps to protect one’s privacy, the need for agency over one’s data, the danger of inferences in data use, Cambridge Analytica’s impact on privacy discussions, the effects of Covid on d...
2021-04-2738 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E24 - Kavya Pearlman and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva,” talks to Kavya Pearlman, Founder, and CEO of XRSI, a Cyber Safety organization dedicated to Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Augmented Reality, etc. We discuss the XRSI Privacy Framework as it relates to Virtual and Mixed Reality, the ability to discuss Privacy with people at different tech levels, the different skill sets needed in Privacy in various applications, diagnose and articulate Privacy issues where no law exists, consumer association of VR with gaming, how new technologies will get people’s attention, the possibility of immediate harm from VR and other...
2021-04-2042 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E23 – Avishai Ostrin and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Avishai Ostrin, Senior Privacy Consultant at PrivacyTeam. We discuss the strength of Data Privacy protections in Israel compared to the EU and in Multi-National Corporations, the retention period for data in different areas of the world, experience discussing Data Privacy with the average person, the impact of gradual and constant change in Data Privacy, balance between Privacy and Security, need for additional discussions between industry and government, Contact Tracing involving major Tech companies, Israel’s intention for an early reopening from the pandemic, confusion of pr...
2021-04-1339 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E22 - Sanna Toropainen and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Sanna Toropainen, Co-Founder of Muna.io involved with systems that facilitate ethical data collection and data monetization. We discuss the idea of finding the middle ground between consumers and businesses on privacy, data privacy as property law and data ownership, transparency and data exchange with businesses, data monetization and data protection rights, the difference of U.S. vs. The EU, perspective on the European Data Strategy, the challenge of data privacy and innovation, discussing the logistics or data sharing while respecting the rights of individuals, the u...
2021-04-0641 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E21 - Jay Glasgow and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Jay Glasgow, Founding Partner of the Privacy Co-op and Information Rights executive. We discuss laws related to data privacy and the connection to identity, the U.S. regulatory laws related to privacy, U.S. privacy law vs. publicity law vs. contractual law, the work of authorized agents to protect legal rights of individuals, Covid-19 and U.S. data privacy laws, and digital contact tracing apps, the prospect of preemption and privacy right of action as it relates to data privacy regulation in the U.S., Section 230...
2021-03-3040 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E20 – Jennifer Mailander and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Jennifer Mailander, Deputy General Counsel, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity at Fannie Mae. We discuss the emergence of data privacy as an industry and distinct discipline, the impact of Covid-19 on data privacy in businesses, the impact of CCPA on businesses outside of California, the importance of networking outside of your organization and mentoring, lessons from managing data privacy in large organizations, the idea about the prospect of federal data privacy regulations in the U.S., the impact of international data transfer related to data privacy rules, standard co...
2021-03-2337 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E19 - Jeff Jockisch and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Jeff Jockisch, the CEO and Data Privacy Researcher at Privacy Plan and Curator of the Global Data Privacy Podcast Database. We discuss his detailed list of over 70 global data podcasts and episodes, linguistics of how people talk about privacy, the taxonomy of data privacy podcast topics, understanding data brokers and how they use data, comprehensive information about data brokers, and how they impact data privacy of individuals and businesses, data dossiers and categorization of individuals, the data accuracy problem with data collection, exclusion and risk-based data u...
2021-03-1640 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E18 - Kenya Dixon and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," talks to Kenya Dixon, General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer at Empire Technologies Risk Management Group, who has also served as the Director of Information Governance for the White House and Executive Office of the President. We discuss government regulations related to managing data of U.S. citizens, the impact of facial recognition use by the government on individuals, safeguards for using facial recognition as evidence, the human side of cooperation from individuals within organizations to be successful in information government, how data privacy professionals can be more s...
2021-03-0939 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E17 - Marie-Claire Péroux and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva," talks to Marie-Claire Péroux, Data Protection Consultant, Jurist, GDPR Specialist, International, and European Economic and Commercial Law. We discuss the U.S. versus European Data Privacy views, Covid-19 notifications in France, principles of privacy by design, changes in Data Privacy laws, innovation and data governance, the EU Data Governance Act, consent and data monetization, trust, and common ground in Data Privacy around the world.Support the showBecome an insider, join Data Diva Confidential for data strategy and d...
2021-03-0241 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E16 – Amar Kanagaraj and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" talks to Amar Kanagaraj CEO of oneDPO. We discuss Cultural differences between privacy in the U.S., Europe, and India, update on privacy in India, tackling the problem of complying with privacy regulations worldwide, privacy opportunities in India, far-reaching implications of Data Privacy regulations in the future, leveraging technology to address Data Privacy, privacy engineering and privacy leaks, identity and biometrics, data access audits, data scraping, and his wish for data privacy in the future.Support the showBecome a...
2021-02-2341 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E15 – Tara Taubman-Bassirian LLM and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva," talks to Tara Taubman-Bassirian LLM of Data Rainbow, an award-winning GDRP, Data Protection, and IP Consultant. We discuss EU data regulation reform, GDPR enforcement pace, insider threats, consequences of data breaches, cultural differences between American and European Data Privacy, Schrems II, standard contract clauses, the right to be forgotten, data minimization, and wishes for Data Protection in the future.Support the showBecome an insider, join Data Diva Confidential for data strategy and data privacy insights delivered to your i...
2021-02-1636 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E14 - Memme Onwudiwe and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," talks to Memme Onwudiwe, Executive VP at Evisort AI for Contracts. We discuss the Impact of Data Privacy laws on contracts, embracing CCPA, standard contract clause impacts, Force Majeure and Covid-19, complexity of data breach notification landscape in the U.S., the prospect of data monetization, data privacy for the public good, the potential action on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in 2021, Social Media content moderation and legal risks, Big Tech and Antitrust in 2021, the Data Privacy impact on startup companies, and his wish for Data Privacy in...
2021-02-0938 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E13 – Gail Gottehrer and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva," talks to Gail Gottehrer of the Law Firm, Gail Gottehrer LLC, who counsels clients on Emerging Technologies like autonomous vehicles, robots, IoT, etc. We discuss her career transition to emerging technologies, diversity and data privacy, the New York State Bar Association's technology committee work, an explanation of Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, the need for understanding Cybersecurity, data minimization to reduce risk, AI and Data Privacy, privacy and wearable technology, understanding consent with technology use, video interviews, and AI, autonomous vehicles, and her wish for data privacy in the...
2021-02-0242 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E12 – Zaheer Allam, Ph.D. and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva," talks to Zaheer Allam, Ph.D., an expert on Smart Cities. He is also an Urban Strategist and an advocate for Sustainable Futures. We discuss the definition of smart cities, the thread of technology through smart cities, citizens needs in different communities, safe cities use of surveillance, sharing data for research and development, use of synthetic data, ethics of data collection, smart cities, and AI bias, Western Culture and technology development, scale and its impact on smart cities, interoperability of data exchange and innovation, proximity-based data solutions, data...
2021-01-2639 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E11 – Beth Winters and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva," talks to Beth Wolfson Winters Marketing Solutions at Aparavi. We discuss the impact of Data Privacy on Marketing, career shifts that involve Data Privacy, consent versus notice for global data privacy approach, data privacy policies, types of data privacy technologies, keeping track of CCPA and CPRA data and compliance issues, the challenge of Big Data and Big Data insights, and her wish for Data Privacy in the future." Support the showBecome an insider, join Data Diva Confidential for d...
2021-01-1936 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E10 – David Goodis and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva," talks to David Goodis the Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada. We discuss his career transition into Data Privacy as a regulator, Data Privacy in Canada at present, a background of Canadian Data Privacy regulations over the last 20 years, current proposals for changes in Canadian Data Privacy regulations PIPEDA and frameworks, the use of AI and automated decision-making, socially acceptable beneficial purposes of data use, the need for transparency, the trust problem, onward data transfer, differences between Canada the U.S. and the EU and privacy legislation, commerce and...
2021-01-1239 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E9 – Olga Kislinska and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Olga Kislinska, Privacy Compliance Manager, NIKE. We discuss Olga's journey into a Data Privacy career, operational data privacy, implementation of privacy in businesses, the impact of privacy project management, leveraging transferable skills, translating privacy regulation into actions, privacy in China, the challenge of content moderation around the world, and her wish for Data Privacy in the future.Support the showBecome an insider, join Data Diva Confidential for data strategy and data privacy insights delivered to your inbox...
2021-01-0537 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E8 – Mike Bryant and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Mike Bryant, Partner, Knox Capital Holdings, Venture Capitalist. We discuss the rise of legal technology and data-centered services, the launch of new businesses through digital transformation, investing in technology and services companies, the need for due diligence in cybersecurity and data privacy in business acquisitions, the considerations of looking at data privacy due to a global customer base, advice to young companies who are seeking investors around privacy, technology and cybersecurity, the social and business implications in technologies around data like biometrics, the need to better prote...
2020-12-2936 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E7 – Rohan Light and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Rohan Light, CEO of Decisive, AI auditor, Data Ethicist, Humane Data Frameworks creator. We discuss data privacy professionals asking the right questions of businesses, the need for better metaphors and storytelling to explain complex data topics, data commoditization and the human elements of data ownership, the synchronicity of ethics and laws related to data privacy, frameworks related to the management of data privacy, data as a measure of human activity, bias in AI, algorithms, data gathering and analysis, the three thresholds needed to analyze data change, quant...
2020-12-2236 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E6 – Patrick Kelley and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Patrick Kelley, Chief Technology Officer of Critical Path Security, a premier cybersecurity advisory company. We discuss FIDO (Fast Identity Online), the critical need for a cybersecurity plan and business continuity, proactive approach to cybersecurity, communicating cybersecurity in ways they understand, the basics that businesses miss about cybersecurity, the differences between data privacy and cybersecurity, the increased risk of over-retention of data, the use of geofencing, indiscriminate data collection, the data privacy and the risks of shadow IT, data breach risks with C-suite executives, the need for a cult...
2020-12-1540 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E5 - Dawid Jacobs and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva,” talks to Dawid Jacobs, CEO of Diverse Authentication Library DAL-Global Inc, a Global Identity Protection and Authentication. We discuss evidence-based identity authentication, the differences between identity management and access management, what is a digital twin and self-sovereign identity, the problem of financial fraud with fake identities, identity concerns with voting, Identity theft, the bias in facial recognition biometrics identity systems, deep fakes, privacy requirements in the EU (GDPR) and South Africa (POPI) related to authentication of individuals, credit bureaus data collection and data sale, the need to have indiv...
2020-12-0836 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E4 – Leonard Lee and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Leonard Lee, Managing Director and Founder of neXt Curve, Industry Analyst, Tech Influencer, and Futurist. We discuss data privacy issues including, deep fakes, the rise of the Internet of things, data monetization models of big tech companies, misinformation and disinformation on the Internet, drone technology, the importance of IOS14 to data privacy, biometrics, the rush to 5G technologies, and the privacy rights of individuals in different countries.Support the showBecome an insider, join Data Diva Confidential for d...
2020-12-0138 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E3 – Allen Woods and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Allen Woods, a self-taught computer wiz with over 30 years of data experience on the Internet, data in aerospace, military systems, and how websites access user data. We discuss data privacy issues including, biometrics, deep fakes, GDPR Article 17 (The right to be forgotten), technical literacy, the importance of understating code, the Internet of things, Brexit, the tension between law and technology, legacy system issues with privacy, website cookies and beacons, cyber-attacks of websites, social media and the ability to gain insights without using personally identifiable information.
2020-11-2438 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E2 - Susan Brown and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Susan Brown, Chairwoman of Zortrex, a Data Tokenization Cryptography company. We discuss Susan’s passion for protecting the data of individuals, the difference between tokenization and encryption, her experience in witnessing cybercrime and how it impacts individuals, the psychology of cybercriminals, the protection of biometric data, data privacy and protection knowledge of board members, smart devices and the rise of the Internet of things, and her wish for data privacy in the future.Support the showBecome an insi...
2020-11-1737 min"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E1 - Jeff Salling and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Jeff Salling, Global Director of eDiscovery Novartis Pharmaceuticals. We discuss the global impact of data privacy regulations on multinational businesses, different perspectives of EU vs. U.S. data privacy concerns, operational awareness around compliance with data privacy laws, the truth about data anonymization and redaction, the reputational harm to businesses who do not take data privacy seriously, Schrems II and the EU-US Privacy Shield invalidation 2020, his wish of unification of US data privacy laws, and memories of castle storming in France with “The Data Diva.”Suppor...
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