In this episode on "The Value of a DPO", Gillian Cossey talks about the influence and intrinsic value that a DPO holds based on her own 20 years of experience in the field.

Gillian's passion for the importance of DPO's is clearly felt in this vivid episode, where she relates to those in her industry who are also plagued by terms like "blockers". She underscores the wizard-like navigation, creativity, team-working and leadership competencies which DPOs must possess. While those aren't terms typically associated with the profession, anyone in the industry will immediately understand what she means.

In this episode on "AI Regulation, Governance and Data Privacy Implications", Jenna Franklin brings firsthand insights about the influence of landmark regulations like the EU AI Act and discusses both the advantages and challenges these laws present to innovation and privacy.

This episode shares essential strategies for developing effective AI governance programs that ensure responsible AI use and compliance with existing laws. It is imperative that organisations establish robust AI governance programs to effectively manage risk and ensure compliance as legal standards continue to evolve.

In this episode on "Privacy and Blockchain" Ash Costello points out the challenges that blockchain entities face in complying with GDPR requirements due to the inherent characteristics of blockchain and distributed leger technologies, such as immutability and global accessibility.

Ash proposes several potential strategies for mitigating risk through transparent disclosure and informed consent for the use of personal data.