🔐 Identity protection has always been at the heart of security and privacy — but in today’s AI-driven world, the threats are evolving faster than ever. In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Bob Burke from Beyond Identity, the evolving landscape of identity protection, especially in the context of emergent AI technologies. They explore the fundamental changes in identity threats, the importance of digital trust, and the shift towards incorporating security, privacy, and compliance into the development process of new solutions. Burke emphasizes the necessity of securing identity as the new perimeter and details how Beyond Identity approach's identity protection from initial access to lateral movement prevention. The discussion also touches on the industrialization of threats with AI and the importance of proactive compliance and customer trust for startups.

If you’re a professional in security, privacy, or compliance, this conversation will help you rethink how to protect digital trust in 2025 and beyond.

👉 Tune in to learn how to identify new threats, eliminate risks, and build security and privacy by design into your systems and visit Grow Skills Store for training resources and certifications.

KEY CONVERSION 

00:02:30 Concept of Responsible AI and Privacy 00:04:50 Starts up and Privacy Compliance 00:09:05 How to protect identity 

00:10:55 How does threat to identity change in last few years 00:14:00 Strategies for Eliminating Threats 

00:15:40 Role of Beyond Identity 00:18:00 Get in touch with Bob Burke 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Bob Burke is the Chief Information Security Officer at Beyond Identity, where he has helped shape the company’s security-first identity and access management platform.

With 20+ years in cybersecurity and engineering leadership, Bob brings deep expertise in identity, cloud infrastructure, compliance and securing critical SaaS systems.

He has recently helped the team at Beyond Identity achieve a record mark by getting FedRamp certified in less than 6 months.

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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES 

Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠, ⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠, ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/⁠ , ⁠https://www.beyondidentity.com/⁠  

Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ 

Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ 

YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ 

🔐 Identity protection has always been at the heart of security and privacy — but in today’s AI-driven world, the threats are evolving faster than ever. In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Bob Burke from Beyond Identity, the evolving landscape of identity protection, especially in the context of emergent AI technologies. They explore the fundamental changes in identity threats, the importance of digital trust, and the shift towards incorporating security, privacy, and compliance into the development process of new solutions. Burke emphasizes the necessity of securing identity as the new perimeter and details how Beyond Identity approach's identity protection from initial access to lateral movement prevention. The discussion also touches on the industrialization of threats with AI and the importance of proactive compliance and customer trust for startups.

If you’re a professional in security, privacy, or compliance, this conversation will help you rethink how to protect digital trust in 2025 and beyond.

👉 Tune in to learn how to identify new threats, eliminate risks, and build security and privacy by design into your systems and visit Grow Skills Store for training resources and certifications.

KEY CONVERSION 

00:02:30 Concept of Responsible AI and Privacy 
00:04:50 Starts up and Privacy Compliance 
00:09:05 How to protect identity 

00:10:55 How does threat to identity change in last few years 
00:14:00 Strategies for Eliminating Threats 

00:15:40 Role of Beyond Identity 
00:18:00 Get in touch with Bob Burke 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Bob Burke is the Chief Information Security Officer at Beyond Identity, where he has helped shape the company’s security-first identity and access management platform.

With 20+ years in cybersecurity and engineering leadership, Bob brings deep expertise in identity, cloud infrastructure, compliance and securing critical SaaS systems.

He has recently helped the team at Beyond Identity achieve a record mark by getting FedRamp certified in less than 6 months.

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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/ , https://www.beyondidentity.com/  

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

What happens when your personal data is misused or stolen — can you really take a company to court? 🤔 Can you really take on a big tech company through a class action lawsuit? And if you win, what do you actually get—compensation, protection, or real change?
 
In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia dives into the realm of class action suits related to data privacy with expert John Janis. They explores the nature of data privacy, the differences between data misuse and data breach litigations, and why individuals should take action if their data is compromised. John shares insights into the legal process of pursuing class actions, the duration of such cases, and the types of relief sought, including monetary compensation and injunctive relief.

Listeners are also advised on how to protect their personal data proactively. This informative session provides a comprehensive look at the growing trend of class actions in the US and their emergence in the EU and UK.

KEY CONVERSION 
00:02:07 What does Data Privacy mean? 

00:02:50 Kind of misuses on personal data   
00:05:27 Data Breach Litigation Insights 
00:07:43 When is the appropriate moment to consider a class action 

00:11:31 Define the concept of injury or loss in context of data privacy 
00:13:16 Is it common practice in US to do class action in context of privacy? 

00:15:09 The Legal Process and Consumer Protection 

00:17:25 Challenges and Timelines in Class Actions 

00:20:57 Class action litigation tactics 

00:24:43 Is there a privacy protection for the plaintiff while class action initiated? 

00:26:22 End outcome of class action 

00:28:29 How can individual subject protect information from misused? 
00:33:25 Privacy law or Class Section Laws

ABOUT THE GUEST 

John Yanchunis is a leading authority on class action and consumer protection law, with over 36 years of experience in complex litigation. He leads the Class Action Department at Morgan & Morgan, where his expertise spans consumer rights, data breaches, and corporate misconduct. For more than 25 years, he has specialized in large-scale litigation representing groups of harmed individuals, pioneering efforts to hold corporations accountable for privacy violations and breaches.

He has served as Lead Counsel in landmark cases such as the Yahoo! Data Breach Litigation, was a key member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Equifax Data Security Breach, and led a 17-year insurance coverage litigation against Celotex Corporation. A regular nationwide lecturer on class actions, data breach litigation, and cybersecurity law, John is known for breaking down complex legal concepts and providing insightful analysis of trends shaping consumer protection and corporate accountability.

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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com 

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

What happens when your personal data is misused or stolen — can you really take a company to court? 🤔 Can you really take on a big tech company through a class action lawsuit? And if you win, what do you actually get—compensation, protection, or real change?  In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia dives into the realm of class action suits related to data privacy with expert John Janis. They explores the nature of data privacy, the differences between data misuse and data breach litigations, and why individuals should take action if their data is compromised. John shares insights into the legal process of pursuing class actions, the duration of such cases, and the types of relief sought, including monetary compensation and injunctive relief.

Listeners are also advised on how to protect their personal data proactively. This informative session provides a comprehensive look at the growing trend of class actions in the US and their emergence in the EU and UK.

KEY CONVERSION 

00:02:07 What does Data Privacy mean? 

00:02:50 Kind of misuses on personal data

00:05:27 Data Breach Litigation Insights

00:07:43 When is the appropriate moment to consider a class action 

00:11:31 Define the concept of injury or loss in context of data privacy

00:13:16 Is it common practice in US to do class action in context of privacy? 

00:15:09 The Legal Process and Consumer Protection 

00:17:25 Challenges and Timelines in Class Actions 

00:20:57 Class action litigation tactics 

00:24:43 Is there a privacy protection for the plaintiff while class action initiated? 

00:26:22 End outcome of class action 

00:28:29 How can individual subject protect information from misused?

00:33:25 Privacy law or Class Section Laws

ABOUT THE GUEST 

John Yanchunis is a leading authority on class action and consumer protection law, with over 36 years of experience in complex litigation. He leads the Class Action Department at Morgan & Morgan, where his expertise spans consumer rights, data breaches, and corporate misconduct. For more than 25 years, he has specialized in large-scale litigation representing groups of harmed individuals, pioneering efforts to hold corporations accountable for privacy violations and breaches.

He has served as Lead Counsel in landmark cases such as the Yahoo! Data Breach Litigation, was a key member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Equifax Data Security Breach, and led a 17-year insurance coverage litigation against Celotex Corporation. A regular nationwide lecturer on class actions, data breach litigation, and cybersecurity law, John is known for breaking down complex legal concepts and providing insightful analysis of trends shaping consumer protection and corporate accountability.

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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES 

Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠,⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠ 

Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ 

Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ 

YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ 

In this episode, we explore the intriguing balance between innovation and data privacy as we approach the AI Age. How will future technologies like AI, digital neural networks, and large language models reshape our world by 2045 or 2050? We'll dive into the implications of EU AI regulations and GDPR, discussing how they impact digital trust and ethics. Join host Punit Bhatia as he shares insights on how leaders are tackling these pressing issues in privacy laws and AI technology. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of privacy that will keep you informed and engaged.

KEY CONVERSION 

00:02:29 How do you see the future in 2045 or 2050? Will it all be digital? 

00:13:27 How does one balance privacy and innovation? 

00:19:39 Hypothetical question: An option to embed a chip on yourself, would you take it? 

00:21:39 Understanding Digital Neural Network 

00:27:06 About Nicola’s Book: Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks & Privacy 

00:34:53 Where can we people get Nicola’s current and upcoming books

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Nicola Fabiano is a distinguished Italian lawyer with a rich background in data protection, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. As an adjunct professor at Ostrava University in Rome and a former President of the San Marino Data Protection Authority, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Nicola has served as a national expert for the Republic of San Marino on key committees of the Council of Europe, including those focused on Convention No. 108 and the Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence. With his extensive experience as a government advisor for drafting legislation on personal data protection and his innovative contributions such as the Data Protection and Privacy Relationships Model (DAPPREMO), Nicola is at the forefront of shaping AI policy and ethics. He is a certified professional in various domains including security management, data protection, and privacy assessment. Nicola's memberships in prestigious organizations like the European AI Alliance and his role as a technical expert for the European Data Protection Board further highlight his influence in the field. With numerous publications to his name, Nicola Fabiano continues to be a leading voice in the intersection of law, technology, and ethics. 

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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicfab/, https://www.fabiano.law/en/  

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia explores the EU AI Act— why it matters, what it requires, and how it impacts your business, even outside the EU.

You will also hear about the Act’s risk-based approach, the four categories of AI systems (unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal risk), and the penalties for non-compliance, which can be as high as 7% of global turnover or €35 million.

Just like GDPR, the EU AI Act has global reach—so if your company offers AI-based products or services to EU citizens, it applies to you. Listen in to understand the requirements and discover how to turn AI compliance into an opportunity for building trust, demonstrating responsibility, and staying ahead of the competition.

KEY CONVERSION 

00:00:00 Introduction to the EU AI Act 

00:01:22 Why the EU AI Act Matters to Your Business 

00:03:40 Risk Categories Under the EU AI Act 

00:04:52 Key Timelines and Provisions 

00:06:07 Compliance Requirements 

00:07:09 Leveraging the EU AI Act for Competitive Advantage 

00:08:38 Conclusion and Contact Information 

ABOUT 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 mentor and coach 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 he passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe. 

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com 

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

In this milestone episode of the Fit4Privacy podcast, host Punit Bhatia is joined by three distinguished privacy experts — Dr. Kerry Miller (AI Governance Expert, U.S.), Heidi Waem (Partner, DLA Piper, Brussels), and Dr. Valerie Lyons (COO, BH Consulting; Academic & Author) — to reflect on 7 years of GDPR and explore what lies ahead.

Whether you’re a privacy professional, business leader, or just curious about how data protection shapes our digital lives, this conversation offers both a critical reflection on GDPR’s first seven years and foresight into its future role in AI and trust. 

 
KEY CONVERSION 

00:03:25 Panelist Introductions and Initial Thoughts on GDPR 

00:09:06 Significant challenge that remains in up to 7-9 years of GDPR 

00:18:10 Has there been a fair amount of reporting on compliance failures over the years? 

00:21:11 EU Compliance Gaps and How Companies Can Avoid Them  

00:29:56 Has the GDPR has been successful in balancing the power equilibrium of organization and data subjects?  

00:35:35 Role of trust after 7 years of GDPR  

00:41:39 From GDPR compliance in AI World, what can be done additionally?

ABOUT GUEST 

Heidi Waem is the head of the data protection practice at DLA Piper Belgium and specialized in data protection and privacy. She assists clients with all aspects of EU Regulatory Data Protection compliance including the ‘structuring’ of data processing and sharing activities to achieve an optimal use of data, advising on data transfers and the processing of personal data by means of new technologies (AI, facial recognition,…).

Dr. Cari Miller is the Principal and Lead Researcher for the Center for Inclusive Change. She is a subject matter expert in AI risk management and governance practices, an experienced corporate strategist, and a certified change manager. Dr. Miller creates and delivers AI literacy training, AI procurement guidance, AI policy coaching, and AI audit and assessment advisory services.

Dr. Valerie Lyons is a globally recognized authority in privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance. Holding a PhD in Information Privacy along with CDPSE, CISSP, and CIPP/E certifications, she serves as a trusted strategic advisor to regulatory bodies and organizations across both public and private sectors. Valerie has played an influential role in shaping EU-wide data protection frameworks and enforcement strategies, and is an active member of the European Data Protection Board’s pool of experts, as well as other global cyber and data protection bodies. 

ABOUT 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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES

Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiwaem/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-miller/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielyons-privsec/ 

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy

In this milestone episode of the Fit4Privacy podcast, host Punit Bhatia is joined by three distinguished privacy experts — Dr. Kerry Miller (AI Governance Expert, U.S.), Heidi Waem (Partner, DLA Piper, Brussels), and Dr. Valerie Lyons (COO, BH Consulting; Academic & Author) — to reflect on 7 years of GDPR and explore what lies ahead. 

Whether you’re a privacy professional, business leader, or just curious about how data protection shapes our digital lives, this conversation offers both a critical reflection on GDPR’s first seven years and foresight into its future role in AI and trust.

 KEY CONVERSION 

00:03:25 Panelist Introductions and Initial Thoughts on GDPR 

00:09:06 Significant challenge that remains in up to 7-9 years of GDPR 

00:18:10 Has there been a fair amount of reporting on compliance failures over the years? 

00:21:11 EU Compliance Gaps and How Companies Can Avoid Them  

00:29:56 Has the GDPR has been successful in balancing the power equilibrium of organization and data subjects?  

00:35:35 Role of trust after 7 years of GDPR  

00:41:39 From GDPR compliance in AI World, what can be done additionally?

ABOUT GUEST 

Heidi Waem is the head of the data protection practice at DLA Piper Belgium and specialized in data protection and privacy. She assists clients with all aspects of EU Regulatory Data Protection compliance including the ‘structuring’ of data processing and sharing activities to achieve an optimal use of data, advising on data transfers and the processing of personal data by means of new technologies (AI, facial recognition,…).

Dr. Cari Miller is the Principal and Lead Researcher for the Center for Inclusive Change. She is a subject matter expert in AI risk management and governance practices, an experienced corporate strategist, and a certified change manager. Dr. Miller creates and delivers AI literacy training, AI procurement guidance, AI policy coaching, and AI audit and assessment advisory services.

Dr. Valerie Lyons is a globally recognized authority in privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance. Holding a PhD in Information Privacy along with CDPSE, CISSP, and CIPP/E certifications, she serves as a trusted strategic advisor to regulatory bodies and organizations across both public and private sectors. Valerie has played an influential role in shaping EU-wide data protection frameworks and enforcement strategies, and is an active member of the European Data Protection Board’s pool of experts, as well as other global cyber and data protection bodies. 

ABOUT 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 mentor and coach 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.

RESOURCES

Websites ⁠⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠⁠,⁠⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠⁠, ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiwaem/⁠⁠, ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-miller/⁠⁠, ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielyons-privsec/⁠⁠ 

Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠⁠ 

Blog ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠⁠ 

YouTube ⁠⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠⁠

AI is changing the way we work, live, and build businesses — but it also raises big questions about privacy. As AI tools process more personal and sensitive data, how can companies make sure they follow privacy laws like GDPR? How can privacy be built into AI from the very beginning? And what’s the best way to handle data retention so users stay in control? 

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Sylvestre Dupont, co-founder of Parser, about how to keep privacy at the heart of AI tools and services. They discuss why privacy matters in AI, how to build privacy by design into AI from the start, and what it takes to make an AI-based SaaS tool GDPR compliant. 

Sylvestre also shares his approach to data retention — letting users choose how long their data is stored — and why trust is a key advantage for any business handling personal data. 

If you work with AI, personal data, or GDPR, this episode gives you clear and practical ideas you can use right away. 

🎧 Listen now to learn how to combine AI innovation with strong privacy protection. 

 
KEY CONVERSION  

00:02:50 AI in one word 

00:04:38 How important is the privacy in AI World 

00:06:45 Integrating privacy-by-design principles into AI tools’ architecture 

00:08:50 GDPR compliance in SaaS tools 

00:12:16 The role of data retention policies in automated workflows 

00:14:50 About Sylvestre 

00:19:02 When is the right time to start thinking privacy now 

ABOUT GUEST 

Sylvestre Dupont is the co-founder of Parseur, an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from documents. Before launching Parseur, he spent over a decade in consulting, where he led complex multimillion-dollar international projects across diverse industries. With a strong background in computer science and extensive global business experience, Sylvestre combines technical expertise with a visionary approach to simplifying business processes. He is passionate about empowering businesses to focus on what truly matters by automating tedious tasks so they can deliver greater value to their customers. 

ABOUT 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 mentor and coach 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.  

RESOURCES  

Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com  , https://parseur.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvestredupont/  

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog  

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

AI is changing the way we work, live, and build businesses — but it also raises big questions about privacy. As AI tools process more personal and sensitive data, how can companies make sure they follow privacy laws like GDPR? How can privacy be built into AI from the very beginning? And what’s the best way to handle data retention so users stay in control? 

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Sylvestre Dupont, co-founder of Parser, about how to keep privacy at the heart of AI tools and services. They discuss why privacy matters in AI, how to build privacy by design into AI from the start, and what it takes to make an AI-based SaaS tool GDPR compliant. 

Sylvestre also shares his approach to data retention — letting users choose how long their data is stored — and why trust is a key advantage for any business handling personal data. 

If you work with AI, personal data, or GDPR, this episode gives you clear and practical ideas you can use right away. 

🎧 Listen now to learn how to combine AI innovation with strong privacy protection. 

 
KEY CONVERSION  

00:02:50 AI in one word 

00:04:38 How important is the privacy in AI World 

00:06:45 Integrating privacy-by-design principles into AI tools’ architecture 

00:08:50 GDPR compliance in SaaS tools 

00:12:16 The role of data retention policies in automated workflows 

00:14:50 About Sylvestre 

00:19:02 When is the right time to start thinking privacy now 

ABOUT GUEST 

Sylvestre Dupont is the co-founder of Parseur, an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from documents. Before launching Parseur, he spent over a decade in consulting, where he led complex multimillion-dollar international projects across diverse industries. With a strong background in computer science and extensive global business experience, Sylvestre combines technical expertise with a visionary approach to simplifying business processes. He is passionate about empowering businesses to focus on what truly matters by automating tedious tasks so they can deliver greater value to their customers. 

ABOUT 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 mentor and coach 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.  

RESOURCES  

Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com  , https://parseur.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvestredupont/  

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog  

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy