She Said Privacy/He Said Security

Judy Titera is the owner of J Titera Solutions, where she provides privacy and security consulting services. She is also a faculty member of IANS Research and serves as Independent Director on the Mitsui Sumitomo Transverse Insurance board.

Judy retired from USAA, where she served as the Chief Privacy Officer. She now spends her free time participating in professional and speaking engagements.

In a vacuum, privacy concerns are a simple matter of ethics and logistics. In reality, the structure of most businesses makes privacy a far more complex topic. With so many executives and experts involved in implementation, how can you communicate effectively? For companies with a board of directors, speaking with boardrooms is a key opportunity to make your voice heard. Talking with executive leadership requires tact, skill, and knowledge. If you learn from professionals who have been in the same situation, you can have an advantage in communicating. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels have an informative conversation with Judy Titera, Owner of J Titera Solutions, about privacy professionals in the boardroom. They discuss key strategies, why healthy working relationships are so vital, and what privacy success looks like. Judy discusses her career and explains how she was able to become involved with various boards of directors.

Alysa Hutnik is the Chair of the Privacy and Information Security practice at Kelley Drye. She is one of the nation's leading ad tech attorneys, active in the industry, and well-versed in the unique legal challenges faced by advertisers and data-focused companies.

Alysa has spent the past two decades working with and growing Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, an Am Law 200 law firm of more than 350 lawyers and other professionals across the US.

Advertisers have a host of new and advanced tools to better target their audience. While this is a lucrative opportunity for companies, many of them utilize data closely tied to privacy concerns. The line is growing increasingly thin between ethical and unethical usage. How can both companies and consumers stay safe in the process?

Experts in the field work tirelessly to keep up with technology and legislation. As litigation unfolds, the future of ad tech is being decided in real time, necessitating the help of legal experts who have a firm grasp of this rapidly shifting environment. Here are some of the most crucial pieces to the puzzle.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels interview Alysa Hutnik, the Chair of the Privacy and Information Security practice at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, to discuss pixel litigation and ad tech. They break down what is currently happening in the courts, common mistakes companies are making, and the complications introduced by AI in advertising.

Jordan Smith is the VP of Privacy Compliance for Peloton Interactive and is responsible for their global privacy program. Before joining Peloton, Jordan built compliance and global data privacy programs for startups as well as publicly traded companies.

Jordan's resumé includes the development of policies for regulatory oversight, data privacy, fraud, brand safety, and social responsibility. He is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States.

In the modern era, patchwork privacy regulations and policies are insufficient for the increasing demand and constant changes. Having a robust program is essential, but for larger businesses, this grows exponentially more difficult to build. On a global scale, the proposition can be outright exhausting.

For these large corporations, elite privacy experts are putting their minds together to keep up with the changing tides. Companies such as Peloton deal with personal information, health data, financial details, and much more. Learn directly from professionals to see how they handle all of these variables.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Jordan Smith, the Vice President of Privacy Compliance at Peloton, about building privacy programs on a global scale. They discuss how to work across several internal teams, handling unique privacy needs, and the greatest challenges facing professionals today.

Owen Denby is the General Counsel of SecurityScorecard, a late stage VC backed cybersecurity company. He is a veteran of SaaS technology startups and a corporate M&A lawyer by training. Additionally, he is a Charter Member of TechGC — an independent, invitation-only, peer community for general counsels.

Every organization and business wants to increase their security, but how do you quantify the change? Security is a complex, multi-faceted topic where almost anything can go wrong. Many companies do their best, but have no clear measurement for how safe they and their customers truly are.

For this reason, security experts can run thorough tests, and even simplify that analysis into a digestible and familiar medium. SecurityScorecard lives up to its name by providing a scorecard and offering risk management options. This approach can expose weaknesses and lead to a better understanding of your security needs.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels invite Owen Denby, General Counsel at SecurityScorecard, onto the show to learn more about quantifying cybersecurity. They discuss how the software measures risks, how new SEC regulations enter the equation, and regular pitfalls that companies face.

Bill Piwonka is the Chief Marketing Officer for Exterro, a data risk management and privacy platform. Over the past 30 years, he has led marketing teams and initiatives spanning strategy, product marketing, product management, demand generation, and business development. As a semi-retired tech executive, he also spends his time as a philanthropist, mentor, and board member.

Data has become an all-consuming subject in business, with modern technology affording a comprehensive view of all kinds of data. With data retention, information is easier to access now than ever, but that power comes with valid concerns and questions. So how can you mitigate such high levels of risk and complexity?

Companies such as Exterro are working to keep a tighter rein on data retention and infrastructure. Topics of e-discovery, privacy, digital forensics, and data governance are vital for compliance and user security. Learn how these concerns are being addressed by leading professionals today.

this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels speak with Bill Piwonka, the Chief Marketing Officer at Exterro, on the subject of data retention and how it relates to privacy. They go step-by-step through the pressing concerns, how companies like Exterro seek to help, how laws play into the equation, and keeping up with the lightning-fast pace of AI development.

Titania Jordan is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, an online safety company that helps nearly seven million kids stay safe online and in real life. She is a renowned thought leader on digital parenting, contributing to pieces in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, Huffington Post, USA Today, and many more.

Titania is the author of Parenting in a Tech World, a bestseller featured in the 2020 documentary Childhood 2.0. She founded Parenting in a Tech World, a Facebook group of more than 450,000 members where parents discuss raising kids in the digital age.

Privacy is already a pressing issue for the general population, but the topic is exponentially important for children. Kids have unprecedented access to the internet and all the dangers it entails. Combined with the advent of AI in the mainstream, parents need to be more careful than ever.

Fortunately, there are people helping make the internet safer for children. Companies like Bark Technologies offer comprehensive parental controls that get to the heart of the problem. For children to thrive, they need more protections for their safety and their privacy. Parents need to be aware of the issues in modern society and what they can do to counteract them.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels interview Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, to discuss privacy and protection for children. They delve into the current dangers facing children online, how AI fits into the equation, and how Bark works to help. They also touch on the importance of digital citizenship and how the law applies to children's privacy.

Jay Averitt is the Senior Privacy Product Manager and a Privacy Engineer at Microsoft. He began his career as a software engineer and also attended law school, practicing for 10 years as a corporate attorney specializing in software license agreements. Jay was exposed to privacy during his time as an attorney and has since become an expert in the field.

The privacy space is filled with litigation and ethical deliberation; much of the conversation is fixated on policy rather than the technical elements. However, the technical pieces are just as important and can sometimes fly under the radar. For privacy professionals, this is known as privacy engineering.

The methodologies, tools, and techniques of privacy engineering help put ideas into motion. The field is rapidly evolving and is currently being defined by experts. With so much still left to figure out, what do you need to know about the topic?

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels interview Jay Averitt, Senior Privacy Product Manager and Privacy Engineer at Microsoft, to discuss the key points of privacy engineering. The three discuss the burgeoning field, AI and security, working with companies, and collaboration across unique teams. They also talk about how to highlight the importance of privacy to others.

Keir Lamont is the Director for U.S. Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum. In this position, he supports research and independent analysis concerning federal, state, and local consumer privacy laws and regulations. His background includes privacy and policy positions at The Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law and the Computer & Communications Industry Association.

In the United States, there is a constant tension between federal and state laws. The intersection of the two has been a constant source of consternation for many regulators and litigators over the years. This is especially true for privacy laws.

As each state is defining and redefining their privacy regulations, it becomes more crucial than ever to stay on top of changes. These shifts are far from random — patterns emerge from states influencing others with their approach to privacy and data. Studying these movements can inform regulators and help prepare for the future — here is what the experts are saying on the matter.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels speak with Keir Lamont, the Director for U.S. Legislation at The Future of Privacy Forum, to learn more about privacy laws at the state level. They go through the unique trends, patchwork legislation, the precedent set by Washington's My Health My Data Act, and what regulators should know going into the future.

Joe Toscano is the Founder and CEO of DataGrade, a technology company helping companies discover, analyze, and manage data privacy risk. He has advised US Attorney Generals on Facebook and Google antitrust cases, helped shape privacy law across multiple states, and worked with large organizations such as the World Economic Forum.

In addition to his work at DataGrade, Joe was featured in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, and he is an international keynote speaker known for his TEDx Talk "Want to Work for Google? You Already Do."

Joe is also Senior Fellow at The Diplomatic Courier and a contributing author for Forbes.

Privacy and social engineering have become deeply integrated into modern society. The average person is unaware of the complex systems around them every day — privacy risk management has become a necessity for businesses and people alike. So what should everyone know as the world enters a new age of data?

The best start is awareness. Thanks to documentaries such as The Social Dilemma, people are looking into their relationship to data and privacy. For businesses, more privacy and strategy is required.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels are joined by Joe Toscano, the CEO and Founder of DataGrade, to talk about technology and privacy in personal and corporate settings. They break down Joe's role in The Social Dilemma, discuss his TED Talk, what DataGrade does, and what people should know about their own everyday privacy.

Ben Brook is the CEO and Co-founder of Transcend, a company helping the world's largest companies control their data by simplifying compliance, unlocking strategic growth, and improving business resilience.

Prior to co-founding Transcend, Ben studied computer science, astrophysics, and neuroscience at Harvard University. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he is a passionate and award-winning filmmaker.

Privacy compliance is a necessity for businesses, but can often be a hindrance. It requires time, attention, money, and knowledge to keep up with regulations and track data effectively. Some platforms can make this process easier, but how do you select the right one?

The list of vendors is steadily growing as privacy becomes an increasingly pressing issue. Choosing the right one can simplify and clarify everyday processes. Even while working with a quality platform, there is still much to know for managing and improving your privacy. For both issues, it's best to learn from the experts.

In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels chat with Ben Brook, the CEO and Co-founder of Transcend, about selecting and utilizing privacy software. They discuss essential criteria for programs, adapting to regulatory environments, and breaking down the issues with privacy and generative AI.