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The PICCASO award winning Podcast, for those who are interested in the hottest field of human rights and laws on the digital frontier. Whether you are a professional who wants to learn more about privacy and privacy laws, data protection, GDPR or cyber law or someone who just finds this fascinating, we have topics for you from data management to cybersecurity, from social justice to data ethics an... more

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Join your hosts on this week of Serious Privacy,  Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O’Brien, and Dr. K Royal as they close out 2025 with favorite moments and episodes, state law review, and predictions. And of course, a little bit about EU data ... more

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Ralph O’Brien, and Dr. K Royal connect with Charlie Silver of permission.io to discuss data ownership and trackable permission for online data. Of course, while Paul Breitbarth is out, Raph and K canno... more

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On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O’Brien, and Dr. K Royal connect with Val Ilchenko, Eric Sendelbach, and Ian Runyon of TrustArc to discuss the launch of the Arc. Join us as we discuss the factors that went into... more

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Join us for a rip-roaring week in privacy on this episode of Serious Privacy, where co-hosts Paul Breitbarth and Dr. K Royal (Ralph O'Brien is off this week) cover quality, not quantity - although there is no shortage of current event... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Silver
Founder and CEO of permission.io, a blockchain company providing permission-based web-free advertising.
permission.io
Episode: Optimism and AI in the same sentence?!
Ian Runyon
Chief Product Officer at TrustArc
TrustArc
Episode: Arc-ing into the New Year!
Eric Sendelbach
Chief Technology Officer at TrustArc
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Episode: Arc-ing into the New Year!
Val Ilchenko
General Counsel at TrustArc
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Episode: Arc-ing into the New Year!
Mariano del Del Santi
Legal and Policy Officer at Open Rights Group
Open Rights Group
Episode: An Open Letter from Open Rights Group
Teresa Troester-Falk
Former Chief Strategist at Nimity, founder of Blue Sky Privacy, and author of 'So You Got the Privacy Officer Title, Now What?'
Blue Sky Privacy
Episode: Tea Time with Teresa - what do do if you are CPO?
Tash Whitaker
Privacy professional and previous guest on the podcast
Episode: The Tash Dash: a mini marathon on data protection
Paul Iagnocco
Former Chief Privacy Officer at Kellogg's, consultant, and privacy expert
TrustArc
Episode: Privacy Programs with a Touch of Magic (with Paul Iagnocco)
Jordan Hall
Data protection officer with experience in local government and higher education
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Episode: Fireside Chat with a UK DPO (with Jordan Hall)

Hosts

Dr. K Royal
Co-host known for her expertise in data privacy and compliance, contributing valuable insights from her professional background.
Paul Breitbarth
Co-host with extensive experience as a consultant and speaker on topics related to privacy laws and regulations.
Ralph O'Brien
Co-host specializing in various data protection and compliance topics, offering a pragmatic approach to privacy issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Insightful

    Great and insightful podcast with two experts. Their discussions are engaging and well delivered. I really enjoy it in the privacy (pun intended) of my own home or office!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raparsi
    United States2 years ago
  • Best privacy & cyber podcast ever

    Seriously, the topics are hot, breaking new, regulator insight, practical approach all delivered with humor and incredible expertise. I’ve listened to others - and keep coming back to this one. Love her laugh. And the unexpected question!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPO4real
    United States3 years ago
  • Best privacy podcast ever

    If you’re serious about privacy, listen to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marie13Y2
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, lively

    Podchaser
    5
    ms.kroyal
    3 years ago
  • Serious

    Contact us at LinkedIn, the most privacy invading platform, are you serious..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Speedonl
    Netherlands4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and expert discussions, noting the informative content on current and relevant privacy issues.
The podcast is commended for its humor and relatable format, making complex topics approachable for a wider audience.
Fans find the expert insights from hosts compelling, often expressing a desire for more episodes and discussions on real-world data privacy challenges.

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Optimism and AI in the same sentence?!
Q: But how do you get around that or is that not part of what you're looking at addressing?
It's a complicated issue as individual consumers often lack understanding of what companies do with their data.
Optimism and AI in the same sentence?!
Q: So how do you think that's occurring, Charlie? What are you seeing at the moment when it comes to the use of AI?
AI is a transformational technology that will impact every business and individual, similar to how the Internet did.
Arc-ing into the New Year!
Q: What is the most ridiculous thing you've ever got a ticket for?
Several speakers share humorous anecdotes about unusual tickets or fines they received.
We do Redo - what's happening with GDPR? [Live from Privacy Space]
Q: Does the UK still have a fundamental right to data protection?
The audience was engaged, with varied responses indicating uncertainty about whether fundamental rights are maintained post-Brexit.
Fun with Facts plus... Korea!
Q: What privacy law governs private sector organizations in Canada?
PIPEDA stands for the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

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Aimed at professionals and enthusiasts alike, this podcast explores critical issues surrounding privacy, data protection, and cyber law. The discussions often revolve around the complexities of compliance with evolving data privacy regulations and cover a wide range of topics, including data ethics, AI implications, and social justice considerations in the digital age. Each episode features candid conversations with industry experts, focusing on real-world challenges faced by privacy professionals while delivering invaluable insights. Listeners can expect a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and deep dives into current events that shape the field of privacy, making it both informative and engaging.

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1. Charlie Silver
2. Ian Runyon
3. Eric Sendelbach
4. Val Ilchenko
5. Mariano del Del Santi
6. Teresa Troester-Falk
7. Tash Whitaker
8. Paul Iagnocco

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