The Pad-Cast (Privacy & Data Talks)

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY

At a time when the tech and privacy community can't stop talking about Ai, Michelle is uniquely placed to share some of her thoughts on the fast-moving developments.

She also shares how & why she started a super-busy new role at a tech start-up, scale-up whilst on maternity leave!

🎙Episode highlights include:

🔷 The importance of Ai ethics & governance principles

🔷 Why she took a career leap of faith after becoming a Mum

🔷How she juggles a super busy senior role with motherhood

🔷Being in the right place at the right time with Fieldfisher

🔷Advice for people considering a career in law and/or privacy

🔷Her journey into law following an inauspicious start!

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY  

In today’s episode of the Pad-Cast, I was joined by Eduardo Ustaran, who is Global Co-Head of the Privacy & Cybersecurity practice at international law firm, Hogan Lovells.  

Eduardo is widely regarded as one of the privacy world's leading lights 💡  

We'll be discussing his stellar privacy career, and exploring what it takes to become a Partner at a leading international law firm.  

🎙Episode highlights include: 

- Why he chose to pursue a legal career in the UK

- How the timing was perfect for a career in privacy law

- The importance of mentors in a successful career 

- His journey to law firm Partnership 

- Why Artificial Intelligence laws will be revolutionary

- Why the current tech/law landscape reminds him of the late 1990's

- Who he regards as the most influential person in privacy

Privacy Views From The Start-Up Nation

In today’s episode of the Pad-cast, I was joined by Avishai Ostrin, who is a privacy Lawyer & Senior Consultant, qualified in both the UK and Israel. Based in Tel Aviv, the heart of the "start-up nation", Avi has vast experience advising start-ups, hyper-growth businesses and several tech unicorns and shares fresh insights and perspective on global privacy and data protection matters, as we continue to live through a global pandemic.

Episode highlights include:

- Why he recently made a switch from privacy lawyer to Senior Consultant

- Why Israel is known as the "start-up" nation and contributing factors

- The differences between privacy issues in the US, EU and Israel

- The impact of Covid-19 on privacy and fundamental privacy rights

- How the global privacy discussion has been fast-forwarded

WHO HAS YOUR DATA and WHY YOU SHOULD CARE

In today’s episode of the Pad-cast, I was joined by April Falcon Doss, who is Partner, Chair of Cybersecurity and Privacy at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP and Author of the outstanding book "Cyber Privacy: Who Has Your Data and Why You Should Care".  

In a truly fascinating conversation, April tells us what drove her to write such a thought-provoking book on privacy, which informs, educates and inspires individuals around the world to make better privacy decisions.   

During an incredible career, April has spent several years as a lawyer at the US National Security Agency and provides us with some eye-opening (sometimes jaw-dropping!) insights into the sometimes-scary consequences of living in an increasingly data-driven world!  

Episode highlights include: 

- Is our every move is being tracked

- Why Facebook knows us better than our family! 

- How scared should we be about the 'Tech Giants'?

- Will the 'Big 5' be broken up? 

- Do we still have a choice when it comes to privacy?

- We discuss an unwitting early US privacy hero!

Tech, Privacy & Law: A Short History?.....with Kolvin Stone

In today’s episode, I was joined by Fox William's Technology & Data Privacy Partner, Kolvin Stone. He will be talking us through some of the newest legal & regulatory privacy challenges for businesses; particularly those operating in disruptive industries where tech & privacy are inextricably linked (think FinTech, HealthTech and EdTech).

Drawing on his 20+ years’ experience as a specialist lawyer, Kolvin provides us with a whistle-stop tour of the tech & privacy evolution and provides some insights to privacy law issues within the complex world of Adtech.

Episode highlights include:

- The evolution of tech and privacy issues 

- How he carved a niche working with disruptive start-ups 

- The differences advising small fast-growth companies Vs large corporate

- Privacy challenges within the complex AdTech ecosystem

- Career development tips for junior-mid level privacy/tech lawyers

How to FLY as a Privacy Pro and Become a 360 Leader! 

In today’s episode of the PAD-CAST, I was joined by Skyscanner's Group Privacy Officer, Gemma Witham. She will be sharing the secrets of her success when tasked with building privacy culture across uniquely challenging global businesses.

Gemma’s exciting journey as a specialist privacy lawyer has seen her work with fast-growing businesses like the infamous Wonga.com and retail powerhouse Tesco.

She explains how a 360 Legal, Risk and Compliance skill set has stood her in good stead and enabled her to operationalise her privacy vision, while bring senior leadership along with her on the journey.

Episode highlights include:

- How to lead from the front and swim against the 'privacy tide'

- Her tips for developing privacy culture

- How she gets leadership round the table 

- When is it ‘mission complete’ for a privacy leader?

- Why it’s wise build a broad functional privacy skill set

WHO replaces Elizabeth Denham and WHAT is next for Adequacy?

In the first episode of the Padcast Season 2, I will be talking to Rosemary Jay about her journey to become one of the UK’s most respected privacy lawyers and thought leaders.

Episode highlights include:

- How Rosemary began her career in privacy

- Why she began writing privacy books

- Who will replace Elizabeth Denham?

- The direction of travel for the ICO

- Is an adequacy decision really imminent?

- Advice for junior or trainee privacy lawyers

Today, Anthony was joined by Robert Bond for a fascinating episode of his "Privacy in The New World" series.

Robert is a Senior Counsel in Bristow's LLP award-winning Data Protection & Privacy team, and was one of the UK's first Data Protection lawyers.

This episode's highlight's include:

- The evolution of Data Protection over 4 decades

- How Robert helped his next-door neighbour become a millionaire!

- Are the public more privacy aware now?

- Brexit & Data Protection