In this episode on "Blockchain and Privacy - are they contradictory? Vivienne highlights the growth of digital money and cryptocurrencies in the blockchain space and the rising need for privacy to become part of the conversation. The increasing reliance and prevalence of this new form of money and banking in the world raises the question of how privacy can be integrated into blockchain design.

Vivienne writes about the various resolutions that need to be addressed as the technology continues to evolve and serve multiple markets. She emphasises several challenges that arise when implementing privacy by design principles within dynamic ecosystems and points out that as the technology becomes more established and increasingly accessible to more consumers, there is a role for the privacy community to engage and help navigate the way forward.

In this episode on "Measuring the Effectiveness of Privacy Regulation' Steve Wright explores the complexity of evaluating privacy regulation effectiveness. He emphasises the need for assistance from external experts, including regulatory authorities, researchers, industry representatives, and civil society organisations. Evaluating privacy regulations requires careful consideration and collaboration due to the multifaceted nature of the task. It's crucial to select accurate data sources and acknowledge that the effectiveness of privacy regulations can change with evolving technology and societal norms.

In this episode "Managing Third-Party Supplier Risk- a Data Privacy Perspective" Kirsten Mycroft will discuss how companies can outsource data processing activities, whilst they cannot outsource accountability for data protection.

She will provide valuable insight on this critical topic and practical tips for effectively managing data privacy risks in third-party outsourcing arrangements.

• The practical applications of Generative AI in strengthening privacy protection.
• The influence of Generative AI on the data protection industry.
• The frameworks and structures that should be established to safeguard the various applications of Generative AI.
• Ethical considerations that businesses and developers ought to contemplate.

In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr Philipp Raether, Group Chief Privacy Officer at Allianz, about the significance of Privacy by Design and Default (PbD) and the protection of personal data within a multinational corporation. Within this podcast episode, Dr Philipp delves into the intricacies of embedding privacy by design, outlining the meticulous steps that yield the desired outcomes. Our discussion encompasses the following subjects:

• Integrating PbD into AI tools.

• Tackling data minimisation in AI undertakings.

• Navigating challenges encountered while implementing PbD within a worldwide context.

• Devising strategies to uphold PbD throughout the project lifecycle.

Discover the fundamental principles of Privacy by Design and the importance of incorporating these strategies into your privacy programmes, contributing to a strong privacy ethos.

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In this episode, we discuss Retention & Deletion - The Data Lifecycle with Paul Jordan, the Chair of PICCASO. Paul explores organisations' critical challenges in maintaining strict data policies aligned with GDPR and other data privacy laws.

The ever-growing collection of personal and non-personal data in the digital age calls for careful planning and documentation of the data lifecycle.

Unfortunately, many companies overlook the importance of retention and deletion in their data governance efforts, leading to potential risks and legal exposure.

Discover the fundamental principles of data lifecycle management that can strengthen data retention and deletion processes, ensuring better privacy protection under GDPR.

In this first episode of Privacy Insights with PICCASO, Senior Security Specialist at Microsoft Anne Woodley discusses her article on AI as a Security Ally and the opportunities that this emerging technology creates for the global security landscape.In this podcast episode, some of the ideas we discuss include:

• The intersection of AI and the cloud in the context of cybersecurity and data protection.

• The benefits of harnessing the power of the cloud and leveraging AI to analyse data effectively.

• Evaluating the effectiveness and reliability of AI-powered security solutions

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