Ben Martin

Subject Access

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Welcome to Subject Access, the show where we interview legal, compliance, and policy experts operating at the intersection of law, data protection, and AI. In each episode, we move beyond the theory to unpack how the ecosystem actually works. With the help of our guests, we look at what the rules are, how organisations are interpreting and implementing them, and what is coming next. What to expect... We skip the hype to have thoughtful conversations about the things that actually matter to practitioners. We'll map the direction of travel for data law, and focus on practical implementation. Whe...

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Ben Martin

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EP4 - Why we shouldn't ban children from social media 14.05.2026 48:41

The conversation looks into the debate around children's use of technology, emphasizing the nuanced view on banning children from social media and the ineffectiveness of such a ban. It also highlights the importance of enforcement and regulation of existing laws, as well as the concerns and potential hypocrisy surrounding EdTech in schools. The discussion underscores the universal nature of online...

EP3 - AI won't implement itself: getting buy-in for legal AI 07.04.2026 50:39

In this episode, Ben interviews Elly Meenan and Laura Jeffords-Greenberg, experts in AI implementation in the legal space. They discuss their advocacy for AI, the impact of AI on legal work, the importance of culture in AI adoption, building a culture of AI adoption, the impact of AI on team structure, measuring impact, dealing with cultural challenges, and addressing risk aversion in AI adoption....

EP2 - Why is designing ethical AI so important? 02.03.2026 49:03

Summary: In this episode of Subject Access, host Ben Martin engages with Marie Potel-Saville, co-founder of Fair Patterns and Amurabi, to explore the intersection of law, privacy, and AI. They delve into the ethics of AI, the concept of privacy by design, and the implications of dark patterns in technology. Marie shares her journey from traditional legal practice to her current focus on ethical AI...

EP1 - Is privacy about to die? 24.01.2026 44:43

In this episode, I'm joined by Emma Erskine-Fox, a Partner in the Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity team at TLT. We dive deep into the question: Is privacy about to die? And we look at the question through three lenses: 1. Privacy paradox. Do people care about privacy? Will they trade data for things they feel are valuable or cool. We look at open Banking vs LLM usage and the difference around perce...