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Serious Privacy

The PICCASO award winning Podcast, for those who are interested in the hottest field of human rights and laws on the digital frontier. Whether you are a professional who wants to learn more about privacy and privacy laws, data protection, GDPR or cyber law or someone who just finds this fascinating, we have topics for you from data management to cybersecurity, from social justice to data ethics and AI and digital identity protection. In-depth information on serious privacy topics including interviews with privacy leadership, privacy culture, serious discussions, and more.

This podcast, hosted by Dr. K Royal, Paul Breitbarth and Ralph O’Brien, features open, unscripted discussions with global privacy professionals (those kitchen table or back porch conversations) where you hear the opinions and thoughts of those who are on the front lines working on the newest issues in handling personal data. Real information on your schedule – because the world needs serious privacy.

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the Dog Days of Summer: a week in privacy Aug 21, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal discuss recent developments in privacy and data protection laws across various regions, including legislative updates in Latin America, the Middle East, Israel, Malaysia, and the U.S. They also highlight enforcement actions in Texas against General Motors and tracking, privacy concerns around AI chatbots in Europe, and data breaches involving the Danish family court. The script includes a personal segment where K shares about privacy measures taken for abused women and children due to the generosity of John Shufeldt and NextCare Urgent Care. Further, they delve into ethical and legal issues surrounding AI, cyberattacks on the Polish anti-doping agency, and fake news on social media platforms. The episode wraps up with a discussion on youth privacy perceptions and a brief look at a class action lawsuit against Stability AI and Mid Journey for copyright violations. K also shares a book she participated in written by Adrienne Go and Olga Mack Product Counsel: Advise, Innovate, and Inspire.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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one Hot week in privacy Aug 10, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal cover a hot week in privacy with the child safety bill which passed the US Senate (covered wonderfully by IAPP’s Cobun Zweifel-Keegan), the recent US Supreme Court decision in the Netchoice case, the historical duty of care, and the Texas settlement with Meta for $1.2B for biometrics violations. But wait - there is more - recent events, amendments, enforcements, and pacts - from EU, Nigeria, Malaysia and other nations. It may be a quiet summer elsewhere, but privacy is hotter than the heat waves! Tune in!

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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a chat on Cybersecurity Aug 03, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal hone in on cybersecurity with a robust discussion on the Crowdstrike incident, the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (#DORA), and other cyberlaw topics. We also have a little on current events. Tune in for some #livinglearninglaughing.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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Mish Mash, a Privacy Splash Jul 28, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal cover a privacy mishmash - starting with the shot heard ‘round the world (assassination attempt on Donald Trump), followed by morality expectations of some professionals (like teachers, at least one teacher was fired for comments on the attempt), the FTC’s actions against Calmara, #HeHealth’s controversial app (and kudos to the team who had to go through all those pics and videos) and NGL Labs, a viral #TikTok doctor who lost her license, SHIELD Act, and an FCC settlement against CaptionCall. We also covered the Turkish KVKK’s long awaited guidance on international data transfers, UK priorities as stated in the King’s Speech, a Dutch enforcement against Kruidvat.nl for €600,000s for online tracking, and a little about the Olympics. #livelearnlaugh

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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A week in privacy politics (with Ralph O'Brien and Marie Penot) Jul 18, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal cover a week in privacy, including election outcomes in the UK with Ralph O’Brien and France with Marie Penot. We also discuss the overturning of Chevron in the US with the recent US Supreme Court decision in Loper and the global privacy enforcement network has come out with the results of their 2024 sweep. We also mention a little about Texas, Oregon, and the faltering US federal privacy law. Tune in for some #livinglearninglaughing.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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The man, the myth, the legend - Ron de Jesus Jul 11, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal hosted the world’s first Field CPO, Ron deJesus. We talk about how he got into privacy, Trevor the treasure of IAPP, Ron’s field trip to talk to other CPOs, what it’s like to be a regulator vs. in-house, and so much more - including the IAPP #LGBTQ party at #PSR in September so exciting! And what we are hoping to see also at the #GlobalPrivacyAssembly in Jersey in October…. As well as some recent news in #privacy #dataprotection around Rhode Island (20th state with omnibus privacy laws in the U.S.), Meta’s pay or consent model not being okay, and so much more. Tune in for some #livinglearninglaughing.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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Valiant, Vexing, Vivacious Vermont - with Vt Rep Monique Priestley Jul 04, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal hosted Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley (D), one of the sponsors of the Vermont Data Privacy Act, which passed the VT legislature on May 11 only to be vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott (R) and faced a tight override effort. Today she’ll discuss the drivers behind the bill, touted as a truly different bill for the US, and what happens next.

Tune in for some living, learning, and laughing.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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That week when Spongebob made Privacy News Jun 30, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal discuss APRA resuscitation, #elections and #AI and #sensitive political data, NY Child’s Code, the CA and French MOU, the Norwegian DPA being forbidden to impose daily sanctions on Meta by the Privacy Board, government surveillance drama (criticized by Signal), and even a little SpongeBob. And congrats to ZoomInfo for the first #TrustArc #AI certification.

Tune in for some living, learning, and laughing.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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A week in privacy (plus a tad AIGP) Jun 21, 2024

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal cover a couple of weeks in privacy. Topics include the Vermont Privacy Act veto heard around the world, updates in the European Parliament, the Digital Advertising Alliance webchoices 2.0, a joint investigation by the UK and Canada into the 23andMe breach, Clearview AI’s settlement proposal, noyb’s complaint against Google for its privacy sandbox, the Apple Intelligence announcement, Hong Kong’s guide on AI, the US Supreme Court’s acceptance to hear the Meta case, the EDPB’s new deputy chair, and discussion about learning AI, strategy, and seeking AIGP certification by IAPP, including the AIGP Body of Knowledge. Tune in for some living, learning, and laughing.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.

On the Road Again Jun 16, 2024

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This week Paul and K are both travelling, so the recording was slightly more complex then usual. While K was in Arizone for the State Bar of Arizona 2024 Convention, Paul was in London for the inaugural edition of Legal Tech Talk. We bring you the highlights of both events, as well as some headlines of what has been happening in the world of privacy and data protection this week.

If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

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From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.

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