The Privacy Insider: Conversations on Data Privacy & AI, Compliance & GDPR
The Privacy Insider Podcast covers the latest trends and best practices in data privacy, including customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Host Arlo Gilbert interviews privacy insiders who share strategies for building privacy-first organizations. The podcast is aimed at business leaders and privacy teams navigating the evolving digital privacy landscape.
Episodes
AI Doesn’t Need More Data; It Needs Context with Philip Rathle of Neo4j
We sit down with Philip Rathle, Chief Technology Officer of Neo4j, to explore a question that’s becoming urgent in the age of AI: What happens when powerful models operate without context, governance, or explainability?As generative AI reshapes enterprise technology, graph databases are quietly becoming a foundational layer for accuracy, transparency, and data control. Philip shares why AI systems
How CalPrivacy Balances Enforcement, Transparency, and Innovation with Tom Kemp of the California Privacy Protection Agency
With California expanding enforcement, launching the DROP system, and signaling what comes next for automated decision-making and data brokers, privacy expectations for businesses are becoming clearer — and harder to ignore. Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency, is one of the few people shaping US privacy enforcement who understands business realities from the i
The Data Privacy of the Dead & Critiquing the Digital Divine with Carl Öhman of Uppsala University
As AI systems increasingly shape how people love, parent, vote, and govern, questions about data ownership and human agency become urgent. This conversation is timely because society is quietly outsourcing judgment to machines trained on past data, while policy and ethics struggle to keep pace. That tension makes this discussion essential right now.This episode features Carl Öhman, Associate Senio
What Businesses Get Wrong About Regulators and How to Fix Privacy Fast with Brent Homan of the Office of the Data Protection Authority
Privacy, digital rights, and government responses to new technology are under heavy pressure right now as AI scales and more of life happens online. But data protection is not a partisan or optional issue. No matter who is in power or where people live, safeguarding personal information and basic freedoms takes constant vigilance and a readiness to push back on harmful uses of tech.Brent Homan, Co
Privacy, Power, and the Algorithmic Workplace with Matthew Scherer of the Center for Democracy & Technology
Concerns about AI, workplace surveillance, and digital privacy are redefining how companies manage people. As automation scales and monitoring expands, the question is not what to measure but why we should. The urgency sits in the tradeoff between efficiency and human dignity, and now is the moment to set guardrails that protect workers and support responsible innovation.Matt Scherer, Senior Polic
Where Tabletop Games Meet the Future of Privacy with Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler of the Israel Democracy Institute
Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, is at the forefront of conversations where technology, democracy, and human rights collide. As nations scramble to regulate fast-moving innovation, her perspective is critical now. With Israel recently updating its privacy law and global debates intensifying around AI, smart glasses, and workplace surveillance, Tehilla
From Craigslist to Philanthropy, It’s All About the Golden Rule with Craig Newmark
Craig Newmark, Founder and CSR of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, has long championed privacy, trustworthy technology, and public service. At a time when AI, online scams, and cyber threats are reshaping daily life, his voice is especially relevant. Guided by early lessons in ethics and civics, Craig has spent decades applying a simple principle: treat people the way you want to be treated. From bui
Security, Cyber-Intel, and a Sense of Humor with Nir Rothenberg of Rapyd
Nir Rothenberg, Chief Information Security Officer of Rapyd, joins us to discuss why building resilient privacy and security frameworks is critical now as fintech companies face heightened scrutiny. With Rapyd expanding globally and navigating rapid acquisitions, Nir shares why a pragmatic approach to compliance and risk management is crucial in an era where privacy regulations are tightening and
Protecting Privacy at Every Walk of Life with France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik of Virginia Tech
Privacy has entered a new era. AI-generated content, ubiquitous surveillance, and unchecked data collection have created a landscape where individuals are constantly tracked but rarely informed. As digital tools outpace policy and public awareness, the need for accessible privacy education has never been greater.University Distinguished Professor France Bélanger and Professor of Practice Donna Wer
TAKE IT DOWN: Online Abuse and Harassment with Carrie Goldberg of C.A. Goldberg, PLLC
Revenge porn. Doxxing. Online harassment. All of these privacy violations go beyond just inconvenience or loss of money. They result in real emotional and sometimes physical harm for the victim. Until President Trump signed into law the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act in May 2025, legal protections were fragmented and outdated. How do you fight a virtual attacker? And how do you bring one to justice? Tho
The Pig Around the Corner: Privacy and Trade with Constantine Karbaliotis of nNovation LLP
As questions of trust, surveillance, and data sovereignty become central to global trade, businesses face mounting pressure to prove not just compliance but true accountability. That’s why we turned to Constantine Karbaliotis, Counsel of nNovation LLP. His career spans privacy law, international trade, and corporate governance. Constantine’s global perspective and hands-on experience with cross-bo
The Elephant in the Chatroom: Preserving Privacy and Social Connection with Christine Rosen of The American Enterprise Institute
As we navigate the complex landscape of technology and its impact on society, considering how our digital interactions shape our identities and communities is crucial. The shift towards virtual third spaces — like social media and online platforms — has transformed how we connect and share personal data. This evolution raises important questions about privacy, community building and the future of
Compliance Is Good Business: Getting Beyond Fines with Tom Fox of Compliance Podcast Network
Tom Fox, Founder of Compliance Podcast Network, has been a driving force in the compliance world for decades. With AI reshaping corporate governance and regulatory enforcement in flux, businesses are grappling with managing risk while staying competitive. Tom has built a career at the intersection of law, ethics, and compliance storytelling — making him the perfect guest to unpack these shifts. As
Signal and Noise: The New Administration, Privacy, and Our Digital Rights with Cindy Cohn of Electronic Frontier Foundation
Digital rights, privacy, and government policies have been a hot topic over the past month as the Trump Administration comes on board. But the truth is, data protection and safeguarding our freedoms are not partisan issues. Regardless of what party is in power, we need to be vigilant about our digital rights and never give up the fight to protect them. Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of The E
2025 Privacy Predictions: Hold My Beer, 2024
We thought 2024 was the busiest year in privacy. Well, 2025 is already gearing up to take that title. What do we think is in store? From evolving regulations and AI governance to building consumer trust, privacy pros face new challenges at every turn. Today, Jodi Daniels joins host Arlo Gilbert as they take a look back at 2024 and then into the crystal ball for 2025 for their predictions on what’s
I Think, Therefore I Am? AI, Ethics, & Humanity With Dr. Michael Hemenway
What does theology have to do with AI? A lot: Theological principles can guide values and ethics, and frankly, we need to be sure we have some around coexisting with AI. The ethical use of technology has always been a subject for debate (including around personal privacy and the digital age). But AI brings a whole new layer of ethical consideration–and existential crisis–for human beings. Technolo
Privacy Over Party: Peter Swire
There’s a U.S. election coming up in a few weeks. You may have heard something about it. What you haven’t heard as much about in this election cycle is the candidates’ stance on privacy. Why? And will privacy views and policies change depending on who takes office? Georgia Tech Professor Peter Swire has served at the highest levels of government, including as Chief Counselor for Privacy under Pres
David, Goliath, and Data Privacy Part II: Max Schrems
If you’re in the privacy industry, you know Max Schrems: Renowned privacy rights advocate and the David who took on Facebook’s Goliath to shine a light on the misuse of consumer data. But that’s just one facet of what he does. In this episode, Max talks to Arlo Gilbert about Facebook, Amazon, and Google, whether or not you can file a class action in Europe, and how somebody became so passionate ab
David, Goliath, and Data Privacy Part I: Max Schrems
If you’re in the privacy industry, you know Max Schrems: Renowned privacy rights advocate and the David who took on Facebook’s Goliath to shine a light on the misuse of consumer data. But that’s just one facet of what he does. In this episode, Max talks to Arlo Gilbert about his organization, noyb, the often-unglamorous work of protecting privacy rights, and how the Florida educational system kick
Don’t Be Evil: In the Hot Seat of Data Privacy Part 2
In Part II of our conversation with Keith Enright, the outgoing Chief Privacy Officer of Google, Keith talks to host Arlo Gilbert about what it’s really like to be in the hot seat of data privacy of one of the world’s biggest tech companies: The good and the bad. You’ll hear about the uniqueness of Google’s approach to innovation and privacy, the complexities of being on regulators’ radar, and the
Don’t Be Evil: In the Hot Seat of Data Privacy Part 1
In this episode of The Privacy Insider Podcast, Keith Enright, the outgoing Chief Privacy Officer at Google, joins host Arlo Gilbert to share what it’s like to be at the privacy helm of one of the world’s most influential–and most watched–companies. Part I of this conversation showcases Keith’s unusual path to privacy and Google, the evolution of privacy under his watch, and where opportunities li
Will the U.S. Have a GDPR? With Rachael Ormiston of Osano
In this episode of The Privacy Insider Podcast, host Arlo Gilbert is joined by Rachael Ormiston, Head of Privacy at Osano, to dive into federal privacy regulations. Rachael talks about how global cooperation on privacy laws can prevent data chaos, how UK and US privacy cultures clash and shape innovation, whether US privacy laws can ever match the EU's GDPR, and how American businesses are winning
How AI Is Changing Data Privacy Forever with Katharine Tomko of First Ascent Ventures
In this episode of The Privacy Insider Podcast, host Arlo Gilbert and Katharine Tomko, Partner at First Ascent Ventures, dive into AI, how it is changing the data privacy landscape, and how its growth presents new challenges for privacy teams and individuals. Also in this episode: The importance of consent, and why privacy matters more than you think.
Katharine Tomko: Privacy is a Fundamental Human Right
In this episode of The Privacy Insider Podcast, host Arlo Gilbert is joined by Katharine Tomko, Partner at First Ascent Ventures, who was the first Head of Privacy Programs at Facebook. They explore the evolving landscape of privacy in the digital space and digital privacy as an extension of fundamental privacy rights throughout history. Hear how Katharine’s experiences growing up sparked her pass
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Welcome to The Privacy Insider Podcast, where we update you with the latest trends and best practices in the fast-evolving landscape of data privacy. Customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards continue to move the needle toward a demand for greater privacy in the digital world. We connect with privacy insiders who share insights on strategies that business leaders and p
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