Aakash Suri

Let's Talk Privacy

Technology EN ↓ 32 episodes

“Let’s Talk Privacy” isn’t just another GDPR or data protection podcast, it’s a fresh, lively, and truly accessible conversation led by the uniquely engaging hosting style of Aakash Suri. No legal jargon, no gatekeeping, and definitely no need for a law degree. Each episode breaks down privacy concepts in simple, relatable language while exploring how everyday choices shape our fundamental digital rights. Aakash speaks with professionals at all levels and business leaders across sectors to uncover how they really implement GDPR—sharing honest lessons, practical wins, and SMART, actionable take...

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Aakash Suri

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From Back‑Office to Boardroom: Turning Information Leaders into Influential Personal Brands with Jacqueline Stockwell 20.02.2026 33:14

FREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Blooming Good Information Management now available on Audible. Connect, Follow & DM Aakash Suri on Linkedin for Promo Code. In this episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Jacqueline Stockwell, CEO and founder of Leadership Through Data. Jacqueline shares her unique journey from working in a dingy records library to founding a glo...

My Journey Through My Spouse’s Lens with Ashna Suri 13.02.2026 37:53

In this special episode, Aakash Suri is joined by his wife and partner, Ashna Suri, for an intimate look behind the curtain of his recent career transition. Aakash explores the emotional and practical realities of this shift with the person who has seen it all firsthand. The couple discusses the importance of strategic planning, the power of a growth mindset, and how role modelling courageous acti...

Inside the vCISO Mind: David Clarke on AI, GDPR, and Real‑World Risk with David Clarke 06.02.2026 41:14

In this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with David Clarke, a veteran security leader and virtual CISO with experience spanning global trading floors and AI-driven startups. They dig into the reality of building trust in 2026, moving beyond simple compliance to address the messy world of data sprawl. David shares why mapped data flows are the true foundation of business velocity and explains the dan...

From GDPR to AI: How Privacy Leaders Create Value with Jamal Ahmed 30.01.2026 1:08:47

FREE GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Jamal has provided a discount for all Let’s Talk Privacy listeners up to 20% off any of The Pro Academy courses by using the code: AAKASH10 HERE ARE MORE FREE GIVEAWAYS 8 Day Carrer Accelator Training International Data Transfer Training DIYA Resources In this debut episode, Aakash Suri sits down with Jamal Ahmed, the King of Data Protection, to dismantle the myth that...

The Governance Paradox: How Constraints Accelerate Enterprise AI with Brendan Jayagopal 30.01.2026 42:32

In this episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Brendan Jayagopal, VP of AI Products at Futuri, to dismantle the common misconception that safety and speed are opposing forces in AI adoption. Brendan argues that treating governance as a "bottleneck" or a "retrospective box-ticking exercise" actually slows organizations down and increases risk. Instead, he advocates for governance as infrastructure. KEY...

Inside a Political DPO’s Mind: Labour Party, Voter Data and Life as a Consultant with James Robson 30.01.2026 53:44

In this fascinating episode, Aakash Suri sits down with James Robson, former Data Protection Officer for the Labour Party, to go behind the curtain of one of the most high-stakes roles in the privacy world. James discusses the delicate intersection of privacy, power, and politics, sharing stories of the "uncomfortable conversations" required when data use clashes with political ambition. KEY TAKE...

Hidden Healthcare Privacy Risks: How Clinical Trials Really Protect and Expose Patient Data with Shaun Hastings 30.01.2026 49:53

In this insightful episode, Aakash Suri is joined by Shaun Hastings, a veteran Quality and Compliance leader in clinical research, to discuss the critical nuances of data protection in healthcare. Moving beyond compliance theater, they explore practical ways to embed privacy into organizational culture, the importance of auditing sub-processors, and why the current regulatory ambiguity is actually...