Shows
Meru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Matt McClellanIn this episode of Simplifying for Success, host Priya Keshav, CEO of Meru Data, is joined by Matt McClellan, Managing Director at Ankura, to dive deep into the evolving importance of data minimization—a cornerstone of both privacy compliance and AI governance. Together, they explore how organizations can balance the increasing demand for data with regulatory expectations and ethical responsibilities.From the foundations of retention schedules and business use cases to real-world implementation challenges and the cultural shift required within companies, the conversation of...2025-07-2330 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Best Practices and Tips: Conducting PIA/DPIAListen to Meru Data's podcast — “Best Practices and Tips: Conducting PIA/DPIA” — where we dive deep into the evolving landscape of privacy assessments.In this episode, Priya Keshav (CEO & Founder, Meru Data) and David A. Zetoony (Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and Co-Chair of the firm’s U.S. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice) discuss how organizations can effectively perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) in light of growing regulatory demands across U.S. states. You'll learn: 1. DPIA and PIA best practices2025-07-221h 01Meru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - How to Govern Generative AI ModelsListen to Meru Data's podcast as we dive into the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its expanding role in business operations. From enhancing customer service to optimizing AdTech and automating key processes, AI is transforming how companies compete. But with great power comes great responsibility—how can we harness the benefits of AI while staying compliant with privacy laws?In this insightful episode, Meru Data’s Founder and CEO, Priya Keshav, shares practical guidance on how to effectively govern generative AI models. Backed by her deep expertise in data governance and privacy, Priya expl...2025-05-2155 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Implementing UOOM (Universal Opt-Out Signals), Consent, and other AdTech Compliance Issues.Listen to Meru Data's podcast as we dive into the complexities of implementing Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOM) in today’s privacy landscape.In this insightful episode, Meru Data CEO and founder Priya Keshav leads a deep-dive conversation into the challenges and best practices around UOOM. As data privacy regulations tighten and scrutiny increases, businesses must ensure their opt-out mechanisms are not only present—but effective and compliant.This episode covers: ✅ Common challenges companies face with UOOM implementation ✅ Best practices for deploying UOOM across websites and mobile apps ✅ How to ensure your opt-out...2025-04-2350 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Children’s Privacy: Protecting and Managing Youth DataListen to Meru Data's podcast as we dive into the critical challenges and evolving landscape of children's data privacy and AI governance. With new state laws and federal regulations tightening oversight, businesses, schools, and even parents face growing risks when it comes to data collection and ethical usage.Join expert privacy attorney Brandon Reilly (Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips) and top privacy advisor Priya Keshav (CEO and founder of Meru Data) as they explore:The latest enforcement actions and what to expect in 2025 and beyondBest practices for obtaining informed consent...2025-03-0354 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Harnessing DataMaps' Potential for AI, Regulatory, and Business SuccessListen to Meru Data's podcast as Priya Keshav, CEO and founder of Meru Data, explores the evolving role of DataMaps in modern organizations. In this episode, she breaks down key questions businesses must address, including how to identify data sources effectively, the true value of a comprehensive DataMap, and strategies for aligning DataMaps with regulatory and AI best practices. Most importantly, she shares insights on gaining cross-departmental support to build and maintain a robust DataMap strategy. Tune in to learn the latest methods and best practices for maximizing the value of your organization's data.2025-02-101h 01Meru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2024 Review and 2025 InsightsListen to Meru Data's podcast as we reflect on a transformative year in data privacy and AI governance and prepare for the challenges ahead.Join our expert panel—Priya Keshav (Meru Data), Steven Ward (R Street Institute), and Jenny Sheridan (JLSheridan Law)—as they unpack the key milestones of 2024 and offer insights into what lies ahead in 2025. Topics include:1. State laws that are defining the future of AI and data governance2. Federal regulations and what may or may not shift under the new US government administration3. International laws and guidel...2024-12-1852 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Navigating Regulatory Requirements Around AI, Privacy and SecurityListen to Meru Data’s podcast, Navigating Regulatory Requirements Around AI, Privacy and Security Featuring Priya Keshav, Founder and CEO of Meru Data, in an engaging discussion with Tera Ladner, Global Practice Lead and Vice President of Information Risk Management and Governance at Aflac. Together, they delve into the complexities of navigating governance and regulatory challenges in today’s fast-evolving landscape. This episode offers valuable insights for regulated industries and practical takeaways for all organizations.Key topics include:Navigating governance and regulatory requirements around AI, privacy and securityMaintaining customer trustHow new technologies, like smart meter...2024-11-1952 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Key Privacy Metrics and KPIs for Businesses to TrackListen to Meru Data’s podcast, Key Privacy Metrics and KPIs for Businesses to Track, featuring Priya Keshav, Founder and CEO of Meru Data. In this episode, Priya dives deep into the ever-evolving privacy landscape, offering practical insights on how organizations can implement and track essential privacy metrics to drive progress and align with business goals.In this podcast, Priya discusses:How privacy metrics can justify the need for budget and demonstrate ROIThe development and tracking of key privacy performance indicators (KPIs)Automated methods to measure and track changes within your businessBest practices for us...2024-10-0754 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Implementing Privacy by Design A Practical Guide.Listen to Meru Data’s podcast, "Implementing Privacy by Design: A Practical Guide," featuring Priya Keshav, Founder and CEO of Meru Data. In this insightful episode, Priya shares her expert strategies for embedding privacy practices into organizational frameworks, drawing from her extensive experience in building privacy programs.In this podcast, Priya explores the real-world challenges privacy professionals face when implementing Privacy by Design (PBD), emphasizing why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work. Topics include the key requirements for establishing an effective PBD program, the crucial role of data mapping, achieving cross-functional alignment, and the timing of P...2024-10-0754 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Navigating Shifts in AdTech and Retail Data Privacy.Listen to Meru Data’s latest podcast on Navigating AdTech Shifts and Retail Data Privacy, featuring Priya Keshav, Founder and CEO of Meru Data, and Jonathan Tam, Partner at Baker McKenzie. Together, they explore how privacy professionals can adapt to significant changes in the AdTech landscape and address the challenges of retail data privacy.In this podcast, they discuss best practices for managing cookies and pixels, the risks of dark patterns and confusing opt-out mechanisms, and what ad targeting will look like in the next five years. They also dive into how AI is shaping th...2024-10-0356 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Risks and Advantages of AI on Your Devices.Listen to Meru Data's webinar audio on Risks and Advantages of AI on Your Devices. the Managing Director of FTI’s Digital Insights and Risk Management, Jerry Bui, and Meru Data Founder and CEO, Priya Keshav, as they explore how privacy professionals can ensure the safe and compliant use of AI tools on personal and company devices. In this podcast, they cover essential best practices for cloud-based and on-device AI tools, data security both on devices and during transmission, and effective data management through retention, sandboxes, and access control. They also discuss compliance with regulations like HIPAA, COPPA, and va...2024-08-3056 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Understanding, Scaling, and Automating Data Protection AssessmentsListen privacy expert Priya Keshav and Gregory Szewczyk on, "Understanding, Scaling, and Automating Data Protection Assessments," where they address the complexities of conducting DPAs mandated by various state privacy laws, including California, Connecticut, Virginia, Montana, and Oregon. The Colorado Privacy Act's specific DPA content requirements and potential new regulations in California will also be discussed. Learn about the top challenges in conducting DPAs, strategies for automation, assessing and measuring privacy risks, and identifying appropriate risk flags. This webinar, approved by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) for Continuing Privacy Education (CPE) credits, is invaluable for privacy professionals seeking...2024-08-0652 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Unpacking the Colorado AI Law and Its ImpactListen our expert panelists Priya Keshav, James Sherer, and Michael Simon as they delve into the groundbreaking SB205 legislation in Colorado, the first state to regulate artificial intelligence. This podcast will explore the scope of AI covered under the new law, its reporting requirements, and the importance of involving the right stakeholders in AI governance initiatives. The discussion will highlight the significant implications for the data privacy community, as many leaders are now tasked with overseeing AI governance. Approved by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) for Continuing Privacy Education (CPE) credits, this webinar is essential for privacy...2024-08-0657 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - Mitigating and Managing Third Party RisksListen to Meru Data's webinar audio on Mitigating and Managing Third Party Risks. Privacy experts Priya Keshav and Kim-An Hernandez discuss best practices, privacy roles, auditing, assessing third-party practices, and onboarding. This webinar is approved by the IAPP for CPE credits. Learn from real cases like the FTC's $16.5 million fine on Avast for data mishandling. Visit Meru Data for insights on privacy and AI governance compliance.2024-08-0655 minMeru Data's PodcastWebinar Audio - How to Incorporate AI Governance into Your Privacy ProgramThe EU AI Act is close to being finalized, and California just released the rules for automated decision-making that will regulate the PI used by AI is protected and prevent biases.Given this unprecedented importance given to AI in the world of privacy, companies are called to ethically and effectively incorporate AI into their privacy programs so that their AI systems and practices avoid noncompliance with the upcoming regulations.Brought to you by Priya Keshav, CEO of Meru Data, this webinar is geared towards a brighter future, inculcating the importance of ethical AI practices to...2024-08-0551 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Colleen M. YushchakThis year witnessed several state-wide and comprehensive privacy laws introduced, some of which are going to be effective from the coming year. - Are we going to witness the regulatory landscape further evolving in 2024 and new privacy laws being introduced? - Do the nuances and differences between different state privacy laws matter when ensuring compliance? - What type of personal information had more focus by the enforcement agencies like FTC this year? - What tools/ technologies impacted user privacy the most in 2023? Tune into our podcast on #SimplifyForSuccess with privacy experts Priya Keshav...2023-12-2247 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Katharina KoernerKatharina Koerner was on #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav.The conversation between the two privacy professionals centered around Responsible AI governance, including different risks associated with AI, strategies to identify these risks, possible approaches to building in-house AI governance structures, and picking an appropriate framework to operationalize AI within companies.They also touched on the EU AI act and other regulations that covered AI and the intersection of privacy and AI while discussing different reports on AI, like Datagrai Survey. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios f...2023-09-2645 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Colleen M. YushchakColleen M. Yushchak was recently on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav The conversation between the two privacy experts centered around trends and important changes in the privacy world, which includes recent regulations, technology, acts, and rulings; more specifically, the growing importance of AI, the laws surrounding and governing the use of AI, the growing concern and attention around health data and complaints regarding the same, including the My Health My Data Act, implementable retention records schedule plans, the increasing state privacy regulations and moreTh...2023-07-1151 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Ryan CarrierRyan Carrier was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav "The insightful conversation between the two privacy experts focused primarily on AI auditing, how it should be conducted, the need for responsible AI systems, how to build ethical and bias-free AI, and more. They also touched upon the need for diverse inputs and the various sources of feedback needed while examining and accessing the AI systems. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background music. *Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the vie...2023-06-0141 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Jeff JockischWhat is ChatGPT? What are the privacy and other issues that can arise from frequent and widespread usage tools like ChatGPT? Should we build guardrails for ChatGPT?Tune into our podcast Simplify for Success hosted by privacy experts Priya Keshav CEO and founder of Meru Data and Jeff Jockisch, Data Privacy Researcher at Privacy Plan, as they discuss ChatGPT, its impact. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background music. *Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the view of Meru Data.*2023-04-2829 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Jerry BuiWhat are deepfakes? How do deepfakes work and how does it incorporate AI? What are some fraudulent, corporate and political use cases of deepfakes? Can experts differentiate between original data and AI produced data and how? Tune into our podcast Simplify for Success hosted by privacy experts Priya Keshav CEO and founder of Meru Data and Jerry Bui, expert witness and managing director at FTI Consulting's technology segment, as they delve deep into the hot topic that is deepfakes, their impact and how individuals can protect their data as we step into the newest iteration of...2023-03-2727 min
The Data Governance 360 PodcastEpisode 37: Data Privacy and Security from the CEO's PerspectiveIn this episode Priya Keshav, CEO of Meru Data, discusses the effects of the explosion of privacy legislation on corporations. This episode also discusses:whether the approach to regulatory compliance can be simplified by using one set of regulations as the "golden standard"reasonable data security: how is it defined and who enforces those requirementsif the proposed federal privacy legislation will pre-empt the current state privacy laws2023-03-0141 minMeru Data's PodcastSimplify for Success - Conversation with Colleen YushchakWhat better way to prepare for privacy in 2023 than gaining intel from privacy professionals themselvesMeruData founder and CEO and privacy expert Priya Keshav sat down with Colleen Yushchak, Senior managing director at Ankura, in the Privacy and Cybersecurity practise, who spent the last 20 years in the legal and technology consulting space focusing on privacy compliance consulting to talk about tackling privacy in the new year.On the podcast, they talked about - The biggest challenges that we can expect in 2023 given the new and upcoming regulations - How to prepare for the Co...2023-01-2745 min