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Masters of Privacy

Sergio Maldonado
GDPR
Data Privacy
AI Governance
Data Protection
Privacy
Artificial Intelligence
Privacy Compliance
Differential Privacy
Data Clean Rooms
Privacy Law
California Consumer Privacy Act
Cybersecurity
American Privacy Rights Act
EU AI Act
Consent Management Platforms
Adtech
AI Regulation
Meta
Digital Advertising
Generative AI

Interviews and updates at the intersection of marketing, data, privacy, and technology. With an eye on a human-centric, demand-led future in which transparency, control, and personal agency play a crucial role. Sergio Maldonado (host) is a triple-qualified lawyer (California, England & Wales, Spain), entrepreneur, investor, guest lecturer at various universities. LL.M in IT & Internet Law, FIP, CI... more

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Where is the privacy-AI convergence taking us in 2026? How different is the UK’s new approach to automated decision making (ADMT)? Is AI pushing young lawyers out of the profession?

Eduardo Ustaran is global co-head of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and ... more

“You trust your chatbot with everything. Should you?” is the title of Theodore Christakis’ comprehensive research project on the privacy of our conversations with AI. Part two of this project (“Governments, Courts and the Battle Over Your Chatbot Con... more

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We are revisiting the AI-copyright interplay for the first time in nearly three years. Copyright remains very relevant to our sphere of interest, not least because the EU AI Act specifically points at EU copyright law with regards to training data an... more

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Our repeat guest is a partner at Stoel Rives in San Francisco. John is co-lead of the firm’s Technology Industry Group. He counsels clients on data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence, and other technology dispute, compliance, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Malcolm Bain
Expert in software contracts, open source licensing, ITAP intersections
Across Legal (partner)
Episode: Malcolm Bain: copyright protection of AI-generated works and protection of copyrighted works from AI training
Tom Kemp
Executive Director of CalPrivacy
CalPrivacy
Episode: Tom Kemp (CalPrivacy): on the SECURE Data Act, CCPA whistleblowers, DROP, and AB 566
Mark Webber
US managing partner at Fieldfisher, English lawyer focused on privacy and AI
Fieldfisher
Episode: Mark Webber: a law firm’s perspective on AI governance
Iain Henderson
Long-term marketer and CRM professional; architect for personal data solutions
Jlinc (industry role described)
Episode: Iain Henderson: MyTerms as the missing universal opt-in signal (After The Magic repost)
Shoshana Rosenberg
Chief AI Governance and Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel at WSP USA; author and educator in AI governance
WSP USA; Logical AI Governance; SafePorter
Episode: Shoshana Rosenberg: logic and strategy in AI governance
Mirena Taskova
Senior expert in data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI; former CPO and managing director; Stanford-law background
Senior privacy and AI expert
Episode: Mirena Taskova: the human-AI interaction as a growing dimension of consumer profiling, and its impact on human behavior
Chiara Wirz
Privacy, AI governance, and cross-border corporate matters advisor; former corporate counsel and AI ambassador at eBay; co-chair of Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) SF Bay Area
eBay (former); WISP SF Bay Area (current)
Episode: Chiara Wirz: a practical AI governance framework for in-house counsel and privacy professionals
Amy Worley
Seasoned executive and author of The Confidence Advantage
Episode: Amy Worley: an overarching framework for AI governance, privacy, and cybersecurity
John Harman
Senior Privacy Counsel at NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal
Episode: John Harman: Ring cameras, Meta glasses, biometrics and AI governance

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Sergio Maldonado
Host of Masters of Privacy; interview-focused program at the intersection of privacy and technology

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#58
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Apple Podcasts
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Apple Podcasts
#170
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Apple Podcasts
#240
Denmark/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#240
Belgium/Business/Marketing

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Theodore Christakis: chatbot privacy dreams and the health AI agent rush
Q: How do current legal doctrines like work product privilege apply to AI-assisted legal work?
Courts have diverged: some rulings say AI tool outputs are not privileged if the data to the tool was disclosed by the client to a third party, while others argue that the tool functions as a mere instrument and does not destroy privilege, highlighting ongoing uncertainty.
Theodore Christakis: chatbot privacy dreams and the health AI agent rush
Q: What is the Health AI Agent Rush, and why does it matter for privacy governance in Europe?
It refers to rapid health-focused AI products that connect medical records and wearables, which could revolutionize care but conflict with GDPR, medical device regulation, and AI Act requirements, necessitating proactive governance.
Theodore Christakis: chatbot privacy dreams and the health AI agent rush
Q: What is the central finding about what happens to chat conversations inside these AI providers' walls?
Conversations are routinely used to train models and are at risk of external disclosure through law enforcement requests, legal discovery, and other mechanisms, making everyday chats potentially highly intrusive if not properly controlled.
John Pavolotsky: California legal updates, Colorado AI reset, data breach clauses revisited
Q: How should a company approach updating data breach clauses given evolving obligations and multiple states' rules?
Begin with crisp, well-defined breach definitions and triggers in DPAs, layer in auditable obligations for vendors, and prepare for multi-state notification requirements; ensure indemnities cover regulator inquiries and potential attorney general requests, and revisit incident response costs and actions.
John Pavolotsky: California legal updates, Colorado AI reset, data breach clauses revisited
Q: What are the bills in California that look most likely to advance, and what would they do?
AB 1542 prohibits selling or sharing sensitive personal information to a third party by business service providers, effectively creating a hard restriction on certain data transfers and requiring opt-out measures aligning with broader privacy tightening.

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The show centers on privacy, data, and technology with a practical, industry-focused lens. Conversations frequently explore governance, AI, regulatory developments, and the operationalization of privacy in business and advertising — from legal frameworks and vendor management to privacy-friendly analytics and consent mechanisms. Guests tend to be seasoned practitioners—privacy leaders, lawyers, and policy experts—who offer frameworks, playbooks, and real-world examples for implementing governance, digital trust, and compliant AI in organizations. The format often emphasizes actionable insights for brands, platforms, and technology providers navigating evolving laws, standards, and enforcement. A notable strength is its ability to connect hi... more

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