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Data Protection People 258 Episodes Aug 14, 2026

A weekly podcast hosted by data protection experts at Data Protection People, covering a wide range of data protection and cyber security topics. The hosts also come together to discuss the news of the week and recent changes in the industry. Data Protection People is one of the UK's leading data protection consultancies, serving clients across every sector. The show is aimed at both experienced DPOs and students breaking into the industry, offering valuable insights for all. Episodes are hosted live with a large audience of practitioners who can unmute and get involved, with events listed on the company's events page.

Episodes

S2 Ep30: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week
S2 Ep30: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week Aug 14, 2026 2355 Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos are back with GDPR Radio, the Data Protection Made Easy podcast.In this episode, they discuss the week’s key data protection stories and share practical insight into what they could mean for organisations.Listen for clear, useful discussion on privacy, AI, cyber security, regulation and the issues data protection professionals should be watching.
S2 Ep29: How AI Is Reshaping the DPO Role in 2026
S2 Ep29: How AI Is Reshaping the DPO Role in 2026 Aug 7, 2026 2627 How is AI changing the role of the Data Protection Officer in 2026?In this episode of Data Protection Made Easy, we explore how AI is reshaping the DPO role, the new challenges privacy professionals are facing and what organisations need to consider as AI becomes more embedded in everyday work.We discuss how the DPO role is evolving, where AI creates new governance and compliance pressures and wh
S2 Ep28: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week
S2 Ep28: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week Aug 4, 2026 3088 The data protection landscape continues to change, with new stories creating practical questions for organisations and privacy professionals.In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, Amber Sivill and Mark Farrell discuss recent data protection developments and explain why they matter.The discussion covers:🔹 Key stories from across the data protection sector🔹 The practical effect o
S2 Ep27: Creating Training Which Changes Behaviour
S2 Ep27: Creating Training Which Changes Behaviour Jul 24, 2026 2765 In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, Caine Glancy and Amber Sivill discussed how organisations can move beyond tick-box data protection training and create learning that changes behaviour.They explored what makes training relevant, practical and easier for staff to apply in their everyday work. The discussion also considered how effective training can support better decisions
S2 Ep26: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week
S2 Ep26: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week Jul 17, 2026 3005 In this episode of GDPR Radio, Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos discuss the latest data protection news and key developments from across the industry.The episode looks at recent updates, current talking points and what they may mean for organisations responsible for handling personal data.This episode is part of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast by Data Protection People.
S2 Ep25: GDPR Isn't Just a DPO Problem
S2 Ep25: GDPR Isn't Just a DPO Problem Jul 16, 2026 2594 This episode of GDPR Radio, part of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, was hosted by Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos.In this episode, they discussed the key trends, biggest talking points and shared expert insight into the latest developments from the last two weeks across the data protection industry.As always, listeners joined live, used the live chat function and had the opportunity to un
S2 Ep24: Is the EU-US Data Privacy Framework at Risk?
S2 Ep24: Is the EU-US Data Privacy Framework at Risk? Jul 3, 2026 2864 This episode explores the growing uncertainty surrounding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework following the recent Trump v. Slaughter decision, what it could mean for international data transfers, and the potential impact on UK organisations. They also discuss political developments affecting privacy, Andy Burnham's proposed use of facial recognition technology, recent ICO enforcement activity, and o
S2 Ep23: Spreadsheet to Strategy: Making RoPAs Work for You
S2 Ep23: Spreadsheet to Strategy: Making RoPAs Work for You Jun 29, 2026 2727 Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs) are often viewed as nothing more than a compliance requirement, but are organisations missing their true value?In this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast, Catarina Santos is joined by Data Protection Consultant Himanshi to discuss how RoPAs can become one of the most valuable tools in an organisation's privacy programme.Together, they explore
S2 Ep22: GDPR Radio: Data Protection News Of The Week
S2 Ep22: GDPR Radio: Data Protection News Of The Week Jun 22, 2026 2689 In this week's GDPR Radio, Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos discuss some of the latest developments in data protection and privacy.The episode explores the rise in AI-generated Subject Access Requests (SARs), concerns around the ICO's approach to complaints and enforcement, the resignation of Information Commissioner John Edwards, and the UK Government's proposed social media restrictions for und
S2 Ep21: The First 72 Hours After A Data Breach
S2 Ep21: The First 72 Hours After A Data Breach Jun 15, 2026 2513 When a personal data breach occurs, the clock starts ticking immediately.The decisions made in the first few hours can have a significant impact on the outcome, affecting regulatory obligations, reputational damage, customer trust, and the overall response effort. Yet many organisations are unsure what they should actually be doing when a breach first comes to light.This episode is hosted by Caine
S2 Ep19: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week
S2 Ep19: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week Jun 8, 2026 2606 Last Friday, we hosted another episode of GDPR Radio, part of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, with Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos.During the session, we explored some of the biggest stories and developments from across the data protection landscape, discussing key regulatory updates, enforcement activity, emerging trends, and the practical implications for organisations. The conversation
S2 Ep18: Training That Actually Changes Behaviour
S2 Ep18: Training That Actually Changes Behaviour May 26, 2026 2630 Last Friday, Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy, discussed Training That Actually Changes Behaviour.Most organisations provide training... but how often does it genuinely change behaviour, improve decision-making, or create accountability?In this practical live discussion, we’ll explore what effective data protection training looks like in practice, why so much compliance training fails, and how or

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