Is your data strategy built on trust—or risking compliance? In Episode 133, Season 6 of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, we explore how data governance fuels digital trust and unlocks business value with Federic Lebeau and Punit Bhatia. Learn why frameworks like data mesh and data contracts are transforming governance, making data collaboration seamless, secure, and compliant with regulations like GDPR and the AI Act. 

We also explore innovative solutions like Data Village that enable companies to access and share high-value data while maintaining privacy and confidentiality. 

Don’t let poor governance hold your data back—tune in now and transform your approach to data value and trust! 

 
KEY CONVERSION POINT 

00:02:31 How would you describe digital trust? 

00:04:52 What is trust? 

00:09:01 What is the role of data governance in creating digital trust?  

00:14:29 What is Data mesh and Data Product? 

00:18:13 Is there ROI on data governance investments? 

00:23:58 What is data village, and how can one leverage it? 

00:32:54 How to reach Frederic Lebeau 

ABOUT GUEST 

Frédéric Lebeau CEO and co-founder of Datavillage. He has experience in the financial sector, cybersecurity and enterprise software. We created Datavillage because many of today's challenges cannot be solved in isolated data silos. Our vision is to create a world where organizations can freely and confidently collaborate on data, opening new insights and opportunities while maintaining full control over privacy and compliance.

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, linkedin.com/in/lebeaufrederic ,https://www.datavillage.ai 

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

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

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   

How Does Data help companies unlock high-value, sensitive data through secure, trusted collaborations while ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining confidentiality? Data enables organizations to collaborate on sensitive or proprietary data without directly accessing the raw data. This allows businesses, even competitors, to share insights securely while fully compliant with regulations like GDPR.  

👉 Don’t miss out on understanding how this revolutionary model can give your business a competitive edge while protecting sensitive information.  

🔊 Listen to this trailer and tune in for the full episode of Episode 133, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. 

This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the entire episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  

You will be notified about the new episodes if you subscribe to our podcast. If you have not done it, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit.

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com, linkedin.com/in/lebeaufrederic , https://www.datavillage.ai 

Please take advantage of our Free GDPR training: https://www.fit4privacy.com/course/free. 

🔍 What is Digital Trust, and why does it matter now more than ever? In this insightful episode of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast, we dive deep into the Digital Trust Enterprise Framework (DTEF)—a powerful tool developed by ISACA to help organizations build, measure, and maintain digital trust. Join Rolf von Roessing and Punit Bhatia as they unpack the framework's strategic value and share practical insights.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 132, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast and learn how digital trust is shaping the future of organizations. Share this episode with your network and help spread the importance of digital trust. 🚀

KEY CONVERSION POINT 

00:01:46 Concept of Digital Trust 

00:03:23 Demystifying Digital Trust concept into some components 

00:05:20 What are the facets of this? 

00:09:37 Is there ROI on digital trust investments? 

00:11:20 Where does Digital Trust fit in? 

00:14:27 How can one leverage ISACA Digital Trust Enterprise Framework? 

00:18:17 How can somebody get in touch with you or contact you if they want 

ABOUT GUEST 
Rolf von Roessing is a partner and CEO at FORFA Consulting AG, an international consultancy firm specialising in GRC, security and related disciplines. He brings 30 years of experience in governance, risk management and compliance; security and business continuity; and crisis management in a range of sectors, including banking and finance, insurance, wholesale and retail, automotive, and healthcare. He has also been teaching as a senior lecturer in M. Sc. courses at Donau-Universität Krems (Austria) since 2005 and is a member of the Academic Council for M. Sc.  Management and IT, M. Sc. Information Security Management, and M. Sc. Cybersecurity. 

Since 2021, Rolf has been lead developer within the core team developing the ISACA Digital Trust Ecosystem and Framework (DTEF). In 2023, he was nominated as one of the few ISACA Global Evangelists to represent the association in government and media relations as well as high-profile public speaking. 

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 organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching 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 international events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the 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 of having joy in life. He has developed the philosophy ‘ABC for joy of life’, which he passionately shares. Punit is based in Belgium, the heart of Europe.  

 
RESOURCES 

Websites:www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com,linkedin.com/in/rolf-von-roessing-7b519b, https://forfa.ch/ 

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

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

YouTube: http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

Do you know what makes organizations or individuals trusted in the digital realm? In this audio trailer, we explore the foundation of Digital Trust—a vital concept shaping the future of secure digital interactions. 🌐 

In today’s digital-first world, trust isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Are you prepared to meet the challenge? 

🔊 Listen to this trailer and tune in for full episode of Episode 132, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. 

This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  

If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified about the new episodes. And, if you have not done it, write a review and share this with someone who will benefit from this. 

 
RESOURCES 

Websites:www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com,linkedin.com/in/rolf-von-roessing-7b519b, https://forfa.ch/ 

Take advantage of our Free GDPR training: https://www.fit4privacy.com/course/free 

Can trust be engineered? In this episode, Punit is joined by Steve Ahouanmenou, Global Privacy Engineering Lead for Open Banking at Mastercard, to explore the pivotal role of privacy engineering in creating digital trust. Steve discusses why trust isn’t sector-specific, emphasizing how transparency is vital across industries like healthcare and finance.

The conversation dives into open banking, a revolutionary approach that gives consumers control over their financial data while fostering competition among financial service providers. Steve explains how privacy engineering brings privacy principles to life, embedding privacy by design, conducting risk assessments, and bridging the gap between privacy teams and technical teams.

Join us in discussing how privacy engineering is shaping the future of digital trust. Hear expert insights, real-world strategies, and thought-provoking discussions that will change the way you think about data, trust, and innovation.

KEY CONVERSION 

00:01:59 How would you describe Digital Trust 

00:05:53 What is Privacy Engineering? 

00:10:31 What kind of a role do you expect from tech team 

00:12:01 How can privacy pros help tech colleagues? 

00:17:10 Best way to Reach you 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Steve Ahouanmenou is part of the Global Privacy & Data Protection Department at Mastercard and leads the privacy engineering program in Open Banking.  His mission is to enable innovation and trust in the digital finance realm, by applying his analytical skills, domain expertise, and collaborative approach to privacy and security challenges. 
 
With over 10 years of experience in information security, privacy risks and data governance, he has worked with global organizations in various sectors with a focus on healthcare and finance. He also a PhD Candidate at Ghent University, investigating information security and privacy in healthcare institutions, and an alumni of Belgium's 40under40. He holds multiple certifications, such as ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementer, CIPP/E, CISM, CDPSE, ITIL v3, DPO, COBIT 5.

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 

Websiteswww.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com,https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ahouanmenou/ 

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

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

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy

What is Privacy Engineering? 🔒🎧 It’s the technical implementation of privacy principles—the "tech arm" of privacy. From embedding privacy by design to translating regulations into actionable solutions, privacy engineers balance privacy, security, and data utility. Tune in to this trailer to understand how to make privacy tangible, ensuring digital trust in every system and process. 🌐💡

🔊 Check out this trailer and stay tuned for the full episode of Episode 131, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. 

This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  

If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified about new episodes. If you have not done so, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit from it. 

RESOURCES:   

Websites:www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com,https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ahouanmenou/ 

Take advantage of our Free GDPR training: https://www.fit4privacy.com/course/free 

How can organizations build a true digital trust environment while balancing privacy with user expectations? In this eye-opening episode of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast, privacy and sustainability expert Katrina Destree and privacy thought leader Punit Bhatia discuss the evolving landscape of digital trust—a crucial factor for organizations in the age of data-driven technologies. Learn how businesses can proactively create choice, control, and consent around user data to establish a strong foundation of trust with their customers. 

🎧 Tune in to Episode 130, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. We’ll discuss actionable insights that can help your organization earn and maintain trust in an increasingly complex privacy landscape. 
 
KEY CONVERSION POINT 
00:02:23 How do you define digital trust? 

00:03:32 What are user expectations regarding digital trust? 

00:05:46 Where does AI fit in? 

00:10:22 How does privacy play a role in creating trust? 

00:12:24 How do privacy laws help create trust? 

00:16:17 How can organizations demonstrate leadership to inspire digital trust? 

00:20:54 How can we win customer trust in the modern digital world?  

00:23:00 Offer Choice, Control, and Consent to Create Trust 
 
ABOUT GUEST 

Katrina Destrée is an experienced privacy and sustainability leader with a proven record in developing and implementing privacy programs, sustainability initiatives, and reputation-building strategies for technology and financial services firms. She is based in San Diego, California after having previously lived and worked in Europe for 20 years (Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Poland). An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), she holds IAPP’s CIPP/E and CIPM certifications and recently joined the IAPP Faculty. She is an independent consultant at Agréa Privacy & Sustainability Communications after working in global privacy departments at Dell Technologies, Silicon Valley Bank, and PayPal in Silicon Valley. Prior to privacy, she held senior management roles in sustainability at Nokia and the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (formerly a UN Initiative) in Brussels. 

When data protection and privacy became the leading issue facing the entire telecom sector from a sustainability point of view, she increased her focus on data privacy. Her work in the telecom sector includes enabling technologies, machine learning, and AI.

She holds a Master of Arts degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Boston and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She also continues her life-long passion in classical ballet and teaches beginning ballet.  

 
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 organizational culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentoring and coaching 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 international events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the 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 of having joy in life. He has developed the philosophy ‘ABC for joy of life’, which he passionately shares. Punit is based in Belgium, the heart of Europe.  

 
RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com, linkedin.com/in/katrinadestree 

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

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

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   

As digital trust becomes the core component of customer relationships, it’s essential for businesses to take a proactive, transparent approach to handling personal data. What does it take for organizations to build and maintain digital trust in today’s data-driven world?  

🔊 Listen to this trailer and tune in for full episode of Episode 130, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. 

This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  

If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified about the new episodes. And, if you have not done it, write a review and share this with someone who will benefit from this. 

RESOURCES:   

Websites: www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com , linkedin.com/in/katrinadestree 

Take advantage of our Free GDPR training: https://www.fit4privacy.com/course/free 

How do businesses thrive in the digital age while being compliant? 💻In our latest episode, Valeriy Stalirov, uncovers the challenges and solutions at the intersection of technology, law, and trust. As emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT reshape industries, the legal landscape must evolve just as rapidly. Valeriy shares how businesses can stay ahead of the curve while navigating the complexities of: 

🔒 Data protection and cybersecurity 

🤖 Ethical AI implementation 

📜 Compliance with global regulations like GDPR and CCPA 

 
This is a must-listen for tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals. As Valeriy emphasizes, leveraging digital technologies responsibly isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building trust and futureproofing your business. 

📢 What’s your take on the biggest legal challenges in the digital era? 

👉 Listen now to Episode 129, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. Learn how legal expertise empowers businesses in the digital age! 

 
KEY CONVERSION POINT 
00:01:48  Emerging Laws and Challenges 
00:03:51 AI in Legal Practices 
00:05:41  Copyright in the Digital World  
00:07:45  Defining Digital Trust 
00:11:26 Potential risk or effective strategies that can be used for mitigating the risks  
00:14:01 How should a business prepare for the upcoming changes in privacy regulations. 
00:18:19 Do you have any case that you can share with us 
00:20:44 How do you support your clients in the journey in terms of implementing the laws and so on 
00:23:36 If somebody wants to get in touch with you what would be the best way to contact you?   
 
ABOUT GUEST 

Valeriy Stalirov leads a legal team specializing in providing tailored legal solutions for IT companies involved in product development, outsourcing, and out staffing across various countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, and others. His team offers expertise in drafting contracts to regulate tasks, payments, and deadlines, ensuring compliance with bank, tax, and intellectual property laws. They also create Terms of Use and Privacy Policies for online platforms, perform GDPR/CCPA audits, and develop software licenses for product monetization. Valeriy’s team consults on international tax compliance, helps register IT companies in the USA and EU, and assists with shareholder agreements and due diligence for venture investments. Additionally, they resolve conflicts, negotiate disputes, and handle international arbitration claims. 
 
ABOUT HOST 

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading AI & privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organizational culture with high AI/privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority.  

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 60 international events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured among the top GDPR and privacy podcasts. 

As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, accepting, and acting in line with one’s value of having joy in life. He has developed the philosophy ‘ABC for the joy of life,’ which he passionately shares. Punit is based in Belgium, the heart of Europe.  

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com , https://stalirov.lawyer/en  

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

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

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   

Are your business’s data privacy practices ready for the future? With global regulations evolving rapidly, staying compliant isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a competitive edge. 

Join us as legal expert Valeriy Starilov shares actionable strategies for digital businesses and IT companies to navigate the ever-changing landscape of data privacy laws, such as GDPR and CCPA. 

🔊 Listen to this trailer and tune in for the full episode of Episode 129, Season 6 of The FIT4Privacy Podcast. 

This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  

If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified about new episodes. If you have not done so, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit from it. 

RESOURCES:   

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

Take advantage of our Free GDPR training: https://www.fit4privacy.com/course/free