Data Protection Made Easy

 Join Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos for Episode 227 of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast. Explore the Digital Omnibus proposals, personal data changes, SAR purpose tests, data breach reforms, cookie rule updates and a new CNIL study on selling personal data. A clear and practical update for UK and EU privacy professionals. If you would like to tune in to live episodes of the Data Protection...

 In this follow up to our SARs session, Caine Glancy and Oluwagbenga Onojobi take questions and real scenarios from the Data Protection Made Easy community and work through them live. They look at property data in social housing, SARs linked to disrepair claims, how far to go with redactions and third party data in employment files, and what reasonable and proportionate looks like in practice. A p...

Tune in to the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast for a special episode as we celebrate Halloween in style and return for part two of our Cookie discussion. Catarina Santos was joined by special guests Gbenga and Holly who shared expert insights and top tips for our audience to take away. If you enjoy listening to the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast and want to join our brilliant hosts live on fu...

 In this week’s episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast, hosts Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos unpack the latest GDPR news. The discussion centres on the ICO’s handling of the MOD breach and the difficult balance between national security, transparency, and accountability. The hosts also explore inconsistencies in ICO enforcement, what this means for public bodies compared to private org...

During this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast our host Caine Glancy was joined by special guest Gbenga Onojobi to discuss the most popular topic in our community ... Subject Access Requests (SARs). Data Protection People has experienced a huge influx in SAR related queries over this summer and its a concern shared by DPOs across the UK. As well as several episodes on SARs the Data P...

Why Digital ID is the headline topic Digital ID promises faster access to services and stronger fraud controls, yet it raises real questions for privacy, transparency, and accountability. In this session we break down what a UK Digital ID framework could look like, how identity attributes are shared, what lawful bases may apply, and the governance you need before adoption. You will leave with clea...

 Catarina Santos is joined by Oluwagbenga Onojobi (Gbenga) and Holly Miller, with a brief cameo from Phil Brining, for a fast moving guide to cookies in 2025. We cover what cookies are and the key types, why recent CNIL fines, including the Google case, show enforcement is rising, how PECR and UK GDPR apply, and what the DUA Act reforms mean for low risk cookies, fines, and the ICO consultation. W...

This week on GDPR Radio, Philip Brining and Catarina Santos explored some of the biggest stories in data protection. From CCTV audits and employee monitoring, to the ICO’s scrutiny of police use of facial recognition, the discussion also touched on AI posture tracking as an alternative to biometric surveillance. They unpacked the recent CJEU ruling that pseudonymised data is not always personal da...

 On this special episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast we were joined by Phil Brining, Catarina Santos, Caine Glancy, and returning host Joe Kirk to look back at the top ten episodes from the last five years of the show. Data Protection People were not only celebrating their 10-year anniversary, but also marking five years of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast. A huge thank you to al...

 Recorded on Friday 29 August 2025, this live episode of Data Protection Made Easy brings together Catarina Santos, Caine Glancy and Philip Brining to explain what the latest Online Safety Act changes mean in practice. The team walk through how age verification works, why VPN downloads have surged in the UK, and the real impact on privacy, user experience and compliance. You will hear practical gu...

 In this follow-up to our most popular session to date, Caine Glancy and Philip Brining return to continue the conversation on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. With over 200 Data Protection Officers joining us live, this episode dives deeper into what’s changing, what’s not yet in force, and how organisations should be preparing in the months ahead.  If you’re responsible for compliance, data s...

In this landmark episode of Data Protection Made Easy , hosts Phil Brining and Caine Glancy explore the newly passed Data (Use and Access) Act with over 270 data protection practitioners and enthusiasts in attendance, making it our most popular session to date. Together, they break down the key changes introduced by the Act, how it evolved from the DPDI Bill, and what it means for both public and...

Part Two – SARs from Employees & Ex-Employees: In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into the complexities of handling Subject Access Requests from current and former employees. Our expert panel shares real-life examples, lessons from our recent in-person SAR workshop, and practical tips to help organisations navigate these often sensitive and challenging requests with confidence and compl...

Subject Access Requests (SARs) from employees and ex-employees can be some of the most complex and sensitive for organisations to handle, often tied to grievances, disputes, or litigation. In this episode, we break down why these requests are so challenging and offer practical advice on how to manage them confidently and compliantly. Join our expert hosts and special guest Nia Roberts from Woodgat...

In this special episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, Joe Kirk shares his top 10 lessons from four years of working in the world of data protection. From starting out in sales and speaking with hundreds of DPOs to working hands-on as a consultant, Joe reflects on the biggest challenges, most common trends, and essential takeaways for anyone in the profession. Whether you’re just starti...

Tune in to this week's episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast where our hosts Joe Kirk, Catarina Santos and Phil Brining joined together to discuss the news of the week, including the latest updates from the ICO and expert opinions from our brilliant hosts. If you would like to join us on future episodes of the podcast, you can register for all upcoming discussions on our website. Upcomi...

n this week’s episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, our expert hosts Joe Kirk , Catarina Santos , and Phil Brining came together to explore one of the most popular and debated topics in the data protection space: what it takes to stand out as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in today’s fast-evolving landscape. With over 200 episodes under our belt, Data Protection Made Easy has always b...

 In this episode of GDPR Radio , hosts Phil Brining , Joe Kirk , and Caine Glancy return with the latest news and hot topics from the world of data protection. The discussion takes an interesting turn as the team explores whether verbal conversations can fall under the scope of the GDPR , prompting thought-provoking insights and audience debate. They also touch on the recent controversy surroundin...

Is Your Child’s Data Safe? Understanding Privacy Risks on Social Media & Gaming Platforms Our expert Catarina Santos will be leading the discussion, sharing insights into: How social media and gaming platforms collect and use children's data Key legal protections under UK GDPR & The Online Safety Act Real-world cases of children's data misuse and regulatory action Best practices for organi...

Tune in and listen to our expert hosts Catarina Santos, Caine Glancy and Joe Kirk as they join our live audience to discuss the Data Protection News of the Week. If you would like to join us on future episodes of the podcast, visit our events page and sign up for any of the brilliant events we have on the horizon. Upcoming Events.

 On this week's episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast , our hosts Joe Kirk and Caine Glancy explored the complex and often controversial topic of employee monitoring . With growing advancements in workplace surveillance technology, organisations are increasingly implementing tools to track productivity, enhance security, and ensure compliance. But where do we draw the line between legit...

 In this episode of GDPR Radio , hosts Joe Kirk and Phil Brining break down the latest updates in data protection, including the evolving landscape of consent , key developments in the Data Usage & Access (DUA) Bill , and why GDPR often gets a bad reputation . Is GDPR really as restrictive as some claim, or is it simply misunderstood? Tune in for expert insights, regulatory updates, and a disc...

In this special Data Protection Made Easy episode, our expert hosts took a deep dive into how personal data is used, misused, and sometimes exploited in the name of love. From real-world breaches in the UK’s online dating industry to the dangers of data sharing within organisations, this session was packed with insightful discussions, expert advice, and cautionary tales. If you would like to tune...

 In episode 204 of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, our experts delve into the latest news, updates, and legislative changes in data protection. Recorded live every Friday with an interactive audience, this fortnightly GDPR Radio session offers insightful discussions and expert perspectives. To join future live episodes, visit our upcoming events page. 

In this weeks episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast our hosts Phil Brining, Catarina Santos and Joe Kirk joined our live audience of listeners to discuss the history of the GDPR and the meaning behind Data Protection Day, with over 100 live listeners this weeks episode was jam packed with interesting comments in the live chat function, remember, if you would like to get involved and joi...