Data Protection Made Easy

In this week's episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast our hosts Joe Kirk and Catarina Santos joined our live audience of over 100 data protection practitioners to share top tips and expert advice on how to use Data Protection Day as a tool to raise awareness. If you would like to access the resources mentioned in this weeks episode, visit the Data Protection People resource centre: Click...

Join our hosts Joe Kirk, Catarina Santos and Phil Brining for episode 201 of the Data Protection Made Easy as our hosts share the top news stories from the world of data protection. This is our first GDPR Radio session of 2025 and we have a brilliant line up of events in the near future, make sure to check out the Data Protection People website and look out for any future events. Every episode of...

Join Catarina Santos, Phil Brining, and Joe Kirk for the first Data Protection Made Easy Podcast of the year as they explore the key trends and challenges shaping privacy and cybersecurity in 2025. In this insightful episode, they discuss the legislative changes on the horizon, including updates to PECR and cookie laws, as well as emerging trends in the ever-evolving landscape of data protection a...

In the final Data Protection Made Easy episode of 2024, hosts Jasmine Harrison and Joe Kirk delivered a heartfelt and slightly humorous send-off for Jasmine as she wraps up her incredible four-year journey with Data Protection People. Known as the cornerstone of the podcast for the past two years, Jasmine’s insights, wit, and passion for data protection have been invaluable to both our listeners a...

In this insightful episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, our hosts Caine Glancy, Phil Brining, and Susanne Reid explore the unique challenges and risks that arise in data protection during the festive period. From heightened phishing attempts disguised as holiday promotions to the increased use of personal devices for work, the holidays bring vulnerabilities that organisations must add...

Tune in to our final episode of GDPR Radio in 2024, in this episode our hosts Jasmine Harrison, Joe Kirk and Phil Brining discuss the latest news from the world of data protection. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to join our hosts live on future episodes, please visit our website and register for any of the insightful events we have in the future. 

 Last Friday, the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast tackled one of the most pressing topics in data protection: Subject Access Requests (SARs) and the potential impact of the Digital Usage Access Bill (DUAB). Hosted by Jasmine Harrison, Catarina Santos, and Phil Brining, this session explored how the DUAB might transform how organisations manage SARs and their broader data-handling responsibilitie...

 In last week’s episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast , we delved into some fascinating real-world cases, discussing not only the latest news in data protection but also hands-on insights from our hosts’ day-to-day work . This lively session shed light on the challenges organisations face when it comes to compliance and data management, as well as the innovative ways our experts help so...

In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, our hosts Jasmine, Phil, and Joe delved into the complexities of data protection relationships. From Controller-Processor to Controller-Controller connections, they unpacked what every business needs to know to manage these relationships effectively. If you would like to join us on future episodes of the podcast, simply visit the events sec...

Tune in to this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as our hosts Philip Brining, Joe Kirk and special guest Catarina Santos join together to discuss the news of the week from the world of data protection. If you would like to join us live on future episodes of the podcast you can visit our events page and sign up for any of the brilliant discussions we have on the horizon. If you woul...

In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast our hosts Jasmine Harrison, Joe Kirk and Philip Brining discuss the potential data protection risks when using AI in the workplace. If you would like to sign up and tune in to future episodes of the podcast simply visit our events page and register for any of the insightful discussion on the horizon completely free of charge. Upcoming events...

In this episode of GDPR Radio our hosts Jasmine Harrison, Phil Brining and Catarina Santos discuss the trending data protection news of the week including: The ethical concerns about Meta's AI-enhanced Ray-Ban glasses and question GDPR's sufficiency. Updates from the Information Commissioner's Office and the European Data Protection Board, focusing on children's fingerprint scanning in schools and...

Join us on the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as we welcome back Jasmine Harrison, Philip Brining and Joe Kirk for an insightful discussion on the ethics and impact of tracking and profiling. On this weeks episode our hosts discuss, Workplace Monitoring- How companies track employee activities and the balance between ensuring productivity and respecting privacy, and Online Tracking- the methods...

Tune in to this weeks episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as our hosts Joe Kirk, Jasmine Harrison and Philip Brining join our live audience of listeners for an episode of GDPR Radio where they discuss the latest news from the world of Data Protection, if you would like to join us on future episodes simply visit our events page and sign up for any of the events we have on the horizon....

Join us on the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as we welcome back Jasmine Harrison, Philip Brining, Joe Kirk, Catarina Santos for an insightful discussion on international data transfers, on this weeks episode our hosts revisit the topic of international transfers, working through the ICOs 10 challenges and sharing expert insights. If you would like to join us live on the podcast visit our event...

 Join hosts Joe Kirk, Philip Brining, and Jasmine Harrison for this week’s lively episode of GDPR Radio ! We dive into key topics, including LinkedIn’s use of AI and user data, CCTV with audio monitoring, the ICO’s latest privacy study, SAR exemptions, and ongoing complaints about cookies and PECR. Whether you're navigating AI-driven innovations or grappling with privacy regulations, this episode...

 In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, we were joined by special guest Catarina Santos, a consultant at Data Protection People, along with over 100 DPOs and data protection enthusiasts. We began with the latest news from the world of data protection before diving into the complexities of international data transfers. We explored key regulations, practical examples, and expert i...

In this week's episode of Data Protection Made Easy, we delve into the complex world of recording meetings and dispel some common misconceptions. Joined by data protection experts Jasmine Harrison, Joe Kirk, and Phil Brining, we unravel the intricacies of ensuring data protection and compliance during recorded meetings. The discussion kicks off with the essential steps to maintain data quality and...

Join Jasmine Harrison and Joe Kirk as they dive into the biggest data privacy news of the week. From the implications of the Online Safety Act to the role of technology in the recent riots, we discuss it all. Plus, we'll explore the impact of fake news on privacy and the latest developments in the ongoing battle between data subjects and data controllers. Tune in to stay informed and up-to-date on...

In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast our hosts Philip Brining, Jasmine Harrison and Joe Kirk join our live audience of listeners to discuss the role of a DPO, discussing challenges and responsibilities that come along with the role. If you enjoy listening to this episode and would like to join us live on future episodes of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast you can visit our...

Tune in to this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast for an episode of GDPR Radio where our hosts, Jasmine Harrison, Philip Brining and Joe Kirk join together to discuss the latest updates from the world of Data Protection. During this week's episode our hosts discussed a recent partnership with a Data Quality Consultancy along with a discussion on Data Processors and Anomalies. If you...

Tune in to this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast for part 2 of our discussion on Records of Processing Activity. Our hosts Jasmine Harrison, Joe Kirk and Phil Brining started by discussing the news of the week before revisiting the topic of RoPAs. If you would like to join us live on future episodes of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast where you can make use of the chat, networ...

Tune in to this week's episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as our hosts Jasmine Harrison, Philip Brining and Laura Brentnall join forces to discuss the data protection news of the week with our live audience of listeners, if you would like to tune in live for future discussions, visit our website and register to become a subscriber: Upcoming Episodes.

Tune in to this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as our hosts Jasmine Harrison, Caine Glancy and Laura Brentnall join together to share top tips and expert insights on Data Protection Impact Assessments. If you would like to join us live on future episodes of the podcast where you can unmute and ask our experts questions, make use of the chat function and access any useful links sh...

What Is Deemed To Be Personal Use Processing? Find out in this week's episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast as our hosts Joe Kirk and Caine Glancy join our live audience to discuss the data protection news of the week. If you would like to join us live on future episodes of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast you can visit our website and sign up for any of the events we have on the h...