Join us in this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John for a deep dive into the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). We navigate the intricacies of these new regulatory requirements by breaking down key questions such as:

The objective of this chat is to shed light on the DMA's and DSA's implications to in-scope companies as well as to the users of those services.

In this captivating dialogue, we sit down with our knowledgeable friend, colleague, and fellow privacy & security professional, David Greene. The three of us engage in a comprehensive conversation regarding the implications of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on the broader California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), pivoting the free-flowing discussion around the following questions:

Tune in to this enlightening discussion and gain valuable insights that will help you navigate elements of the CPRA and stay informed about the evolving landscape of data privacy and protection.

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In Episode 4 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss the practicalities of owning a smart refrigerator and the inherent privacy risks that come with them. We pose the following questions in an attempt to uncover the actual likelihood that individuals will experience problems resulting from data processing associated with smart refrigerators as well as the potential impact, should they occur:

On Episode 8 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss the challenges and complexities of cross-border data transfers, particularly in the context of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

The need for data transfers has increased with the advent of cloud technology, but varying rules on data protection and privacy across countries make it difficult to ensure individuals' protection under multiple jurisdictions. The EU in particular recognizes the importance of taking special considerations into account prior to sensitive transfers through mechanisms like Adequacy Decisions, assessing appropriate safeguards, and acknowledging limited exception cases. We cover how the US, once covered by the Safe Harbor agreement, faced challenges due to the Snowden revelations, leading to the invalidation of Safe Harbor and subsequent attempts at Privacy Shield. We also give mention to to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as additional mechanisms for ensuring compliance with data protection laws. 

The broader context of our discussion includes global trends in cross-border data transfer restrictions, including stricter regulations and conditional flow regimes.

On this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we delve into the key highlights of the ADPPA (American Data Privacy and Protection Act) drafted on June 21st, 2022. This groundbreaking legislation introduces critical principles, including data minimization, individual data ownership, and the right for private legal action. We explore its scope, covering elements such as consumer protection, covered data, and how the FTC enforces data security.

On this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss one of the major conundrums facing the social media industry today: balancing privacy and security while maintaining adequate age verification mechanisms to ensure the protection of children online. Throughout the chat, we reflect upon the current federal children's online protection law, COPPA (the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule), including its history, basic requirements, and practical limitations in today’s online environment. We also dive into the recently re-introduced Kids Online Safety Act ("KOSA"), a bill endorsed by US Senators Richard Blumenthal (D‑CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R‑TN) that aims to protect minors from online harms, particularly on social networking sites. 

On Episode 3 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we dedicate an episode to speak informally about the modern concept of Privacy using the following question prompts to drive our discussion:

In this episode, we share what we've learned after independently researching the topic of the history of Privacy in the European Union - an ambitious task given the influential role that Europe has played in the context of Privacy frameworks and legislation in the 20 and 21st century! Throughout their discussion, we give mention to the following topics which span over 100 years of economic, technological, and political

For our very first episode, we wanted to kick off our channel with a video discussing the topic of the History of Privacy. We give mention to the following topics while sharing what we've found through our own independent research with one another: