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Privacy Please

A Problem Lounge Show
Privacy
Artificial Intelligence
Apple
Data Privacy
Chatgpt
Surveillance
Data Breaches
Location Data
Government Surveillance
Data Brokers
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
23andme
Generative AI
Cybersecurity
Data Protection
Technology
Large Language Models
Healthcare Data Breach
Digital Surveillance
Asahi Ryokan

Welcome to "Privacy Please," a podcast for anyone who wants to know more about data privacy and security. Join your hosts Cam and Gabe as they talk to experts, academics, authors, and activists to break down complex privacy topics in a way that's easy to understand.

In today's connected world, our personal information is constantly being collected, analyzed, and sometimes exploited. We believe ev... more

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Your anonymous account isn't anonymous anymore. Researchers just proved it costs $4 to find out who you are.

In February 2026, a team from ETH Zurich and Anthropic published a paper that quietly ended the era of practical online anonymi... more

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Cameron and Gabe sit down with Girish Redekar, co-founder and CEO of Sprinto, to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood areas of security: compliance.

Girish built his first startup, RecruiterBox, to 3,500 customers befo... more

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How a Super Bowl dog commercial accidentally revealed America's surveillance infrastructure

A family loses their dog. Ring runs a Super Bowl ad. America collectively goes "wait… what?"

This week, we're digging into Ring's "Search Party... more

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Autonomy sounds like progress until the system turns your choices against you. We dive into how AI agents change the risk equation, why “don’t trust, verify” now beats “trust but verify,” and what to do when the update button itself beco... more

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Recent Guests

Girish Redekar
Co-founder and CEO of Sprinto
Sprinto
Episode: S7, E267 - Your SOC 2 Won't Save You: Here's What Will with Girish Redekar, co-founder & CEO Sprinto
Sonia Siddiqui
Privacy and Cybersecurity Leader, lawyer with Emerging Technologies, and founder of Hammerac Solutions
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Episode: S6, E255 - Privacy, Law, and Emerging Tech: A Conversation with Sonia Siddiqui
Dave Barmore
Regulatory expert and co-founder of Runway Strategies
Runway Strategies
Episode: S6, E232 - Public Policy, Data Privacy, Tech Trends, and Cultural Insights with Dave Barmore
Avishai Ostrin
Founder & CEO of TrustIZ
TrustIZ
Episode: S5, E227 - Avishai Ostrin, Founder & CEO at TrustIZ
Selena Larson
Expert from Proofpoint
Proofpoint
Episode: S5, E226 - Building a Secure Culture Against BEC Scams
Ronnie Takasowski
Seasoned security researcher
Episode: S5, E226 - Building a Secure Culture Against BEC Scams
Aaron Weller
Leader in privacy innovation and assurance COE at HP
HP
Episode: S5, E222 - Navigating Privacy Challenges and Future Tech with Aaron Weller from HP
Amit Danenberg
An experienced operations manager with a background in software engineering, currently working in privacy and security.
Episode: S5, E217 - The Operational Edge of Privacy & Security with Amit Danenberg
Brian Vallelunga
CEO and Founder of Doppler
Doppler
Episode: S5, E214 - Mastering Secrets Management & Governance in a Data-Driven World with Brian Vallelunga, Founder of Doppler

Hosts

Cameron Ivey
Host of Privacy Please; frequent commentator on data privacy and security; engaged in industry discussions and guest-led conversations.
Gabe Gums
Co-host of Privacy Please; brings practical security insights and industry perspective; often discusses governance and privacy challenges with guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great energy and great topics.

    I love ❤️ this show. The hosts are smart and have an amazing sense of humor. Great content and very enjoyable discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dreyno9999
    United States7 months ago
  • Too much political and ideological editorializing

    This podcast had potential but the preaching was too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Private Citizen 2.0
    United States3 years ago
  • I love this podcast

    Enjoyable and great guests. The hosts are easy on the eyes, and the ears!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teri Gross
    United States6 years ago
  • Great guest from the Privacy and Security community

    Awesome guest speakers. Amazing to get such a diverse group of perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawes, Frank
    United States6 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    High quality production with equally great guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EddieR from Ohio
    United States6 years ago

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High-quality discussions with strong guests and production value.
Some episodes lean into political/editorial takes, which may feel polarizing to some listeners.
Consistently relevant topics for privacy and security practitioners, with practical takeaways.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S7, E267 - Your SOC 2 Won't Save You: Here's What Will with Girish Redekar, co-founder & CEO Sprinto
Q: How do you take someone from a point in time documentation exercise to something meaningful?
Girish explains the need to map compliance programs to real business environments and actively engage with the evolving changes in those environments.
S7, E267 - Your SOC 2 Won't Save You: Here's What Will with Girish Redekar, co-founder & CEO Sprinto
Q: How do you see AI changing compliance frameworks like SOC 2?
Girish discusses that AI can significantly enhance the efficiency of compliance processes and move organizations from point-in-time documentation to continuous compliance.
S6, E257 - How Apple’s New Chip Rewrites Mobile Security
Q: Is this type of new update from Apple, is this worth upgrading for alone?
It depends on your individual threat profile, but for high-risk individuals like journalists or activists, it may be worth the upgrade.
S5, E225 - Election Week 2024: Enhancing Transparency in the Overall Election Process
Q: What potential barriers exist for implementing decentralized technologies in current electoral systems?
The biggest barrier is the public's trust in technology, as many still prefer traditional methods like paper voting due to concerns about digital fraud and manipulation.
S5, E225 - Election Week 2024: Enhancing Transparency in the Overall Election Process
Q: What role does blockchain have in elections?
Blockchains provide a mechanism for openly recording transactions in an immutable way, which has been proposed for use in the voting process to ensure the preservation of votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy Please

What is Privacy Please about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data privacy and security show that frequently explores how real-world practices meet governance, ethics, and technology. Episodes race between compliance checklists and genuine resilience, often calling out where frameworks like SOC 2 fall short and where AI is reshaping governance, risk, and privacy. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on user privacy, practical security tips, and critical takes on surveillance, data monetization, and the evolving role of technology in everyday life. The format balances technical depth with accessible discussion and strong guest perspectives, making it useful for professionals evaluating risks, vendors, and regulatory shifts.

Listeners are likely practitioners who want actionable privacy guidance, se... more

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1. Girish Redekar
2. Sonia Siddiqui
3. Dave Barmore
4. Avishai Ostrin
5. Selena Larson
6. Ronnie Takasowski
7. Aaron Weller
8. Amit Danenberg

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