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How to manage challenge of multiple privacy laws with Nia Castelly and Punit Bhatia in The FIT4Privacy Podcast E087 (trailer)
Firstly, startups must understand the applicable privacy laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. For example, in the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are two important regulations to be aware of. Startups must ensure that they are complying with the requirements of these regulations, such as providing clear and concise privacy notices, obtaining appropriate consent for data collection and processing, and implementing adequate data security measures.
Secondly, startups should consider adopting privacy best practices. This could include conducting regular privacy impact assessments, implementing privacy by design principles, appointing a data protection officer, and providing privacy training to staff. Startups should also regularly review and update their privacy policies and procedures to ensure they are keeping pace with changes in the regulatory landscape and their own data processing activities.
Finally, startups must be transparent with their customers about their data collection and processing practices. This means being clear about what data is being collected, how it will be used, who it will be shared with, and how long it will be retained. Startups must also provide customers with options for controlling their data, such as the ability to opt-out of marketing communications or to request deletion of their personal information.
Overall, privacy compliance is a critical consideration for startups, and should be integrated into all aspects of the business from the outset. By taking a proactive approach to privacy, startups can build trust with their customers, avoid legal and financial risks, and differentiate themselves from competitors.
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Mobile phones, how to manage the privacy risks? Everyone uses mobile phones; touch a button, you can talk to your loved one, and you can get access to the internet. But do you know the risks associated with phones? How to manage the risks related to it? What to do if your personal data leaks? How to protect yourself?
Listen to this podcast about the risks when using mobile phones and how can you protect yourself from these vices with Haseeb Awan and Punit Bhatia.
KEY CONVERSATION POINTS
ABOUT THE GUEST
Haseeb Awan is the CEO & Founder of Efani Secure Mobile. Efani Secure Mobile works with ultra-high-net-worth individuals on their mobile Security and guarantees protection against SIM Swaps, Eavesdropping & location tracking. He is a Telecom engineer & Y-Combinator Alumni. Previously he co-founded one of the largest Bitcoin ATM networks. He has been featured on NYT, Techcrunch, WSJ, Hulu, and several international media outlets.
ABOUT THE HOST
Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching privacy professionals.
Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the top GDPR and privacy podcasts.
As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s values to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for the joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.
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One common way that hackers can gain access to people's personal information is by targeting their SIM cards. By hacking intoa phone's SIM card, fraudsters can gain access to a wealth of sensitive data, including the person's phone number, account details, and other personalinformation.
To address this issue, many companies are working to improve their security measures and provide better care for their customer's accounts. One way they are doing this is by implementing stronger authentication protocols, such as two-factor authentication, to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data.
Despite these efforts, data breaches and fraud remain a common occurrence. It is important for people to be aware of the risks associated with using apps and other digital services, and to take steps to protect themselves. This includes being careful about the information they share online, regularly updating their passwords and security settings, and reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
In conclusion, the issue of privacy and data security is a complex one that requires ongoing attention and care from both individuals and companies. While there are many challenges and risks associated with using digital services, there are also many opportunities to protect ourselves and our data by staying informed, being vigilant, and taking proactive steps to safeguard our information.
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GDPR can be complex. GDPR can be challenging. But not for Jamal and Punit who have a free-flowing conversation on self-branding for privacy pros, finding jobs, the role of certifications, and the difference between teaching and coaching. Let us hear host Punit Bhatia with our guest Jamal Ahmed talk about the privacy careers in GDPR.
KEY CONVERSATION POINTS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:07 About Self-Branding
00:14:07 How do I find a Job?
00:23:50 Difference between Teaching and Coaching Approach
00:31:22 About Jamal Ahmed
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jamal is an astute and influential Privacy Consultant, strategist, Board advisor, and Fellow of Information Privacy.He is a charismatic leader, progressive thinker, and innovator in the privacy sector who directs complex Global Privacy Programmed. Considered by his peers and clients to be one of the UK’s preeminent privacy experts, he has the credibility and gravitas to engender confidence.He is a sought-after commentator contributing to the BBC, ITV News Euronews, Talk Radio, The Independent, and The Guardian, amongst others.His Privacy Pros Podcast reaches audiences in 72 countries and is ranked the number one privacy podcast in the world and one of the top 3 GDPR podcasts.
Jamal strives to be a great leader, listener, and coach. He has grown a talented, high-performing team who protects the privacy of 1 billion + data subjects and are international expert in data privacy, GDPR, and cybersecurity. Jamal and his team are driven by the principles of simplifying and demystifying privacy, removing complexities, and educating clients to forge a privacy-by-design culture that enables clients to build their internal privacy capability and capacity.
He works with global clients across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, partnering with Boards and C-Suite teams; he debates constructively, challenges rigorously, questions intelligently, and advises pragmatically.Alongside exceptional experience and qualifications, he adds value by providing pertinent insights, bringing alternative perspectives, and triggering healthy debate.
ABOUT THE HOST
Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching privacy professionals.
Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the top GDPR and privacy podcasts.
As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s values to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for the joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.
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How To Find A Job With Jamal Ahmed and Punit Bhatia in The FIT4Privacy Podcast E085 S4 (Trailer)
Finding a job can be challenging. But with help from a coach like Jamal or Punit, it can be made simpler. Take a listen how.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jamal is an astute and influential Privacy Consultant, strategist, Board advisor, and Fellow of Information Privacy. He is a charismatic leader, progressive thinker and innovator in the privacy sector who directs complex Global Privacy Programmed. Considered by his peers and clients to be one of the UK’s preeminent privacy experts, he has the credibility and gravitas to engender confidence. He is a sought-after commentator contributing to the BBC, ITV News Euronews, Talk Radio, The Independent, and The Guardian, amongst others. His Privacy Pros Podcast reaches audiences in 72 countries and is ranked the number one privacy podcast in the world and one of the top 3 GDPR podcasts.
Jamal strives to be a great leader, listener, and coach. He has grown a talented, high performing team who protects the privacy of 1 billion + data subjects and are international experts in data privacy, GDPR, and cybersecurity. Jamal and his team are driven by the principles of simplifying and demystifying privacy, removing complexities and educating clients to forge a privacy by design culture that enables clients to build their internal privacy capability and capacity. He works with global clients across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, partnering with Boards and C-Suite teams; he debates constructively, challenges rigorously, questions intelligently and advises pragmatically. Alongside exceptional experience and qualifications, he adds value by providing pertinent insights, bringing alternative perspectives and triggering healthy debate.
ABOUT THE HOST
Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching privacy professionals.
Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.
As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.
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DPO (Data Protection Officer) role and its challenges with Andy Peeters and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E084 S4
DPO role is challenging. Or, it is full of action. In this episode, we talk to practicing DPO Andy Peeters and discuss what are the challenges, opportunities, and activities of a Data Protection Officer. Take a listen for an insight into the role and life of a DPO.
KEY CONVERSATION POINTS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:49 Role of DPO
00:04:12 Proactive guidance for staff
00:07:03 How does DPO get involved in a company merger
00:08:48 Day In life being a DPO
00:12:34 Top 3 Challenges
00:15:57 What you should change in GDPR
ABOUT THE GUEST
Projective Group covers all aspects of transformation in the financial services sector. By combining the capabilities of expert companies, we have become an international end-to-end partner for those who want to excel in an ever-changing environment. We shape businesses today to meet and exceed the challenges of tomorrow.
Andy has been the DPO for Projective for more than 3 years, covering BE, NL, D, FR, and UK. Recently Andy's scope has increased to include the DPO role for Exellys BE and NL part of our group of companies and we are recent growth this role will further evolve to cover the whole Projective Group.
ABOUT THE HOST
Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts, who work independently and have worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching privacy professionals.
Punit is the author of the book “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How To Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the top GDPR and privacy podcasts.
As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s values to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for the joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.
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Zoom in to DPO Role with Andy Peeters and Punit Bhatia in The FIT4Privacy Podcast E084 S4 (Trailer)
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can get involved in a company merger in several ways, depending on the size, nature, and complexity of the merger. The role of a DPO is to ensure that the company's data protection program is effective, efficient, and compliant, and that data subjects' rights and interests are respected and protected.
As a Data Protection Officer (DPO), the primary role is to ensure that an organization complies with data protection laws and regulations. Being a DPOinvolves a diverse range of tasks, all of which are focused on ensuring that an organization complies with data protection laws and regulations and protects the privacy of individuals' personal data.
You can watch the full episode of this podcast next week.
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India’s Data Protection Regime with Supratim Chakraborty and Punit Bhatia in FIT4Privacy Podcast E083 S4GDPR. Will India have a similar law? Well, India’s Data Protection Bill has been under consideration since 2018. When can we expect it? Supratim shares his inputs and experience about India’s data protection regime and how similar (or different) would it be from EU GDPR.
KEY CONVERSATION POINTSThe Data Protection Regime Bill in IndiaWhat is society’s perspective on the new bill?Are Indian Companies Ready for the Big Shift?How Much Time For Implementation?Will the EU Provide Adequacy Decision to India?How about Skills and Manpower for compliance?What can you do as a business already?ABOUT THE GUESTSupratim leads the Privacy and Data Protection practice of Khaitan & Co and is considered a thought leader in this space in India. He has advised eminent clients in relation to information technology laws in India, including data privacy, cyber security, and internet intermediaries-related issues.
Supratim is very active in the technology-related policy space. He was amongst the select few individuals in the country from whom the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had specifically sought additional comments on aspects pertaining to the erstwhile draft Personal Data Protection Bill. Supratim also spearheaded key stakeholder consultation/ feedback sessions organized by prominent industry associations in relation to the same. Supratim’s views had also been sought by the National Commission for Women (Government of India) regarding cybercrime against women and changes in laws required to address the issues. Further, he has advised a prominent industry association on submission relating to the Expert Committee Report on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework.
Supratim actively collaborates with industry associations such as the US India Business Council and the Digital Lending Association of India on submitting representations and feedback on key legislative and policy initiatives of the Indian Government. Aside from national-level policy initiatives, due to his thought leadership in the data privacy space, Supratim was also invited to Bangladesh by ‘Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services’ (BASIS) to provide inputs to lawmakers there for preparing their data protection law. He is also regularly invited to eminent forums to speak on the subject and is quoted frequently in leading national dailies.
As one of India’s leading data privacy lawyers, he is ranked as a “Leading Individual” for 3 consecutive years for data protection by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021, 2022 and 2023. Under his leadership, the firm has been awarded “Data Protection Law Firm of the Year” by ALB India Law Awards for two consecutive years, 2021 and 2022. Supratim is also the recipient and exclusive winner of Lexology's “Client Choice Award” 2022 for Data Protection.ABOUT THE HOSTPunit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching privacy professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the top GDPR and privacy podcasts.
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Will India's Data Protection Bill Lead to EU Adequacy for India?
Well, that is tough to say. But Supratim shares that it will open pathways for data exchange with many countries as data protection standards shall have similarities.
Take a listen to the preview conversation between Supratim Chakraborty and Punit Bhatia now. The full episodes come up next week.
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Take a look at our 12-step GDPR Compliance checklist.
Is it important for a Privacy Professional to stay up to date?
How can you stay up-to-date?
How will you get Privacy Professional Resources?
In this video, Nicola Fabiano and Punit Bhatia talk about privacy resources for privacy professionals, a community for Privacy Professionals being created by Nicola, and how this community helps privacy pros.
KEY CONVERSATION POINTS
· Why Privacy Professional needs to stay up to date?
· How do you overcome the challenges?
· Community for Professionals
· Privacy Resources
· How do you stay up to date?
ABOUT THE HOST
Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts, who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching privacy professionals.
Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How To Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the top GDPR and privacy podcasts.
As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s values to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for the joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.
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