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The Pad-Cast (Privacy & Data Talks)

The Pad-Cast (Privacy & Data Talks)

By Anthony Brown

Channelling Data Privacy news, views, insight and opinion from global leaders.
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PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 7 | Mikko Niva on Privacy in the New World

The Pad-Cast (Privacy & Data Talks)Nov 27, 2020

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PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 4 | Phil Lee (Digiphile)

PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 4 | Phil Lee (Digiphile)

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY In this episode of the Pad-Cast, I was joined by Phil Lee, who is the Managing Director/ Founder of Digiphile. Phil's stellar career has seen him work with some of privacy law's leading lights, before himself becoming a Partner in a leading international firm. More recently he has moved away from big law to become the founder of his own challenger law firm specialising in UK & EU Data Protection and Cybersecurity, Digiphile. In this fascinating conversation, Phil provides us with great insights into life as a privacy lawyer, his thoughts on Ai, imposter syndrome and what it's like to set-up a challenger law firm! 🎙Episode highlights include: 🔷His early days as a tech lawyer 🔷Key players in his journey 🔷Being in the right place at the right time with Fieldfisher 🔷His journey to Partnership, via setting up an office in the US 🔷Why he swapped London for Yorkshire 🔷How imposter syndrome can affect us all 🔷What it's like setting up a law firm

Oct 30, 202354:35
PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 3 | Michelle Levin (Onfido)

PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 3 | Michelle Levin (Onfido)

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY In today’s episode of the Pad-Cast, I was joined by Michelle Levin, who is the Global Privacy Director at Onfido. Michelle's fantastic career has seen her work across a variety of sectors with privacy & digital innovation a constant theme. She now sits on the Executive Team at Onfido - a fast growth Artificial Intelligence company, that digitally prove people’s real identities using a photo ID, facial biometrics and passive signals.

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!



May 22, 202345:04
PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 2 | Cavan Fabris (Deloitte)

PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 2 | Cavan Fabris (Deloitte)

JOURNEYS THROUGH PRIVACY In today’s episode of the Pad-Cast, I was joined by Cavan Fabris, who is the legal lead advisory Partner for Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Telecoms at Deloitte UK. We'll be discussing his fascinating career, which has seen him swap the US for the UK, and accept a Presidential Appointment from Barack Obama! 🎙Episode highlights include: - How he returned to education at the age of 30 to pursue a second career - Why the dot-com bubble bursting was a turning point in his life - What it takes to be a successful lawyer - How exciting it was to work at Apple with Steve Jobs (and Tim Cook!) - Accepting a Presidential Appointment from Barack Obama - 2 VERY different dinner guests!

Apr 27, 202348:54
PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 1 | Eduardo Ustaran (Hogan Lovells)

PAD-Cast | Season 3 | Episode 1 | Eduardo Ustaran (Hogan Lovells)

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

Mar 03, 202346:44
PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 5 | Avishai Ostrin (Privacy Team)

PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 5 | Avishai Ostrin (Privacy Team)

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


Mar 16, 202133:50
PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 4 | April Falcon Doss (Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP)

PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 4 | April Falcon Doss (Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP)

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!

Mar 08, 202136:16
PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 3 | Kolvin Stone (Fox Williams)

PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 3 | Kolvin Stone (Fox Williams)

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

Mar 03, 202128:55
PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 2 | Gemma Witham (Skyscanner)

PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 2 | Gemma Witham (Skyscanner)

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

Feb 26, 202129:15
PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 1 | Rosemary Jay

PAD-cast | Season 2 | Episode 1 | Rosemary Jay

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


Feb 23, 202131:09
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 8 | Robert Bond (Bristows LLP) on Privacy in the New World

PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 8 | Robert Bond (Bristows LLP) on Privacy in the New World

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

Dec 07, 202031:59
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 7 | Mikko Niva on Privacy in the New World

PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 7 | Mikko Niva on Privacy in the New World

Today, Anthony was joined by Mikko Niva for a truly insightful episode of his "Privacy in The New World" series.

Mikko is the Global Privacy Officer and Head of Legal - Privacy, Security and Content Standards at Vodafone Group. He is also a member of the Board of Directors at the IAPP.

This episode's highlight's include:

-  Mikko's journey from his native Finland to Head of Privacy at Vodafone Group

-  How he's built and developed a truly global privacy programme across 21 countries

-  How to lead from the front and bring others on the privacy 'journey'

-  What he would say to someone considering a career in privacy

-  Are privacy ethics instinctive or learnt?

Nov 27, 202036:58
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 6 | Vivienne Artz on Privacy in the New World

PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 6 | Vivienne Artz on Privacy in the New World

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

Vivienne is the Chief Privacy Officer at Refinitiv. She is also Treasurer on the Executive Board of the IAPP and has been the President of 'Women in Banking & Finance' since 2017.

This episode's highlight's include:

-  Vivienne's journey to becoming a Chief Privacy Officer

-  What she loves about working in Privacy

-  How the Privacy community has evolved over the last 20 years

-  The biggest Privacy challenge on the horizon

-  Pet Pigeon's and painting's from Vietnam!

Nov 16, 202038:19
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 5 | Karima Noren & Neal Cohen on Privacy in the New World

PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 5 | Karima Noren & Neal Cohen on Privacy in the New World

Today Anthony was joined by Karima Noren & Neal Cohen for a thought-provoking episode of our Privacy in The New World series.

Karima is a Co-Founder of The Privacy Compliance Hub and Neal is the Director of Privacy at Onfido.

Highlights:

- We discuss whether society has lost control of it's data?

- What the possible consequences are of the extensive sharing of our personal data?

- Whether it's too late to turn back the clock?

- What they enjoy most about working in privacy!

Oct 20, 202028:42
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 4 | Bill Karazsia on Privacy in the New World

PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 4 | Bill Karazsia on Privacy in the New World

Today Anthony was joined by Bill Karazsia to discuss Privacy in The New World. Bill is the Assistant General Counsel - Privacy & Data Protection at Fortive. 

Highlights: 

- What separates the 'good' from the 'great' in privacy 

- Privacy challenges across multiple-jurisdictions during lock-down 

- Why he bought a 'Bat-phone' during lock-down!

Jul 10, 202029:23
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 3 | Tamzin Evershed on Privacy in the New World
Jul 09, 202024:56
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 2 | Sarah Pozner on Privacy in the New World
Jul 08, 202014:20
PAD-cast | Series 1 | Episode 1 | Robert Grosvenor on Privacy in the New World
Jul 02, 202022:60