Jamal Ahmed is a Global Privacy Consultant at Kazient Privacy Experts and has been dubbed the "King of Data Protection" by the BBC. He is a passionate advocate for privacy rights and is the acclaimed author of the international #1 bestselling book The Easy Peasy Guide to the GDPR. He has transformed the complex world of data compliance into an accessible subject for everyone.

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Privacy affects all fields of technology and business, but specializing in the subject can be particularly difficult. Privacy experts work tirelessly every day to not only help their clients, but stay current with new information. While some knowledge is essential for most jobs, more depth is required to be a master.

This barrier to entry has kept some from pursuing a career in privacy. Additionally, many current professionals can feel overwhelmed by the ever-growing scale of the subject. So how can you dive deeper into privacy and progress in the field?

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels interview Jamal Ahmed, a privacy expert and consultant, to discover the best tips to enhance your privacy practice. The three discuss common misconceptions, understanding the current privacy landscape, essential skills for the field, and building a supportive community. Lastly, they unveil the quintessential trait needed to excel in privacy.