Privacy Chats with Rachel and John
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Privacy Chats with Rachel and John is a podcast hosted by two enthusiastic Privacy Professionals interested in sharing what they learn about the ever-evolving world of Privacy with other professionals, novices, and everyone in between!
Episodes
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Ep. 36 - Death, Taxes, and Your Data
We all know the saying: nothing is certain except death and taxes. But in today’s digital world, there’s a third certainty—data. In this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we ask a big question: what happens to your digital footprint after you die? 💬 From personal anecdotes to…
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Ep. 34 - Rest of World
In this episode of Privacy Chats, we explore the growing global momentum behind comprehensive privacy regulations. With over 140 countries that have embraced laws inspired by the GDPR, Rachel and John zoom in on four frameworks in particular: GDPR (EU), LGPD (Brazil), APPI (Japan), and PIPA…
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Ep. 33 - US Federal Acceleration of AI
Visual Artifacts Here! On Episode 33 of Privacy Chats, we revisit the United States’ evolving approach to AI governance, breaking down the latest policy mandates and exploring what they mean for responsible AI procurement, innovation, and public trust.And for a bit of perspective, we rewind the...
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Episode 32: Europe’s AI Optimism, the Fall of 23andMe, and ChatGPT’s New Memory Feature
This is a 3-part episode, so see below for the time-stamps discussing each topic: 🇪🇺 Europe’s AI Ambitions: 00:00-25:00 The EU is stepping up with new announcements aimed at accelerating its AI strategy. But is it too late to compete with the US and China, and how might this shape their...
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Ep. 31 - A HIPAA Crash Course
HIPAA is a critical piece of the nuanced privacy puzzle in the US, but it’s often misunderstood — frequently reduced to just a medical form or mistaken for a blanket privacy law. On Episode 31 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we bring you a HIPAA “crash course” - who it’s for, data in…
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Ep. 30 - DeepSeek, Deregulation, and the 2025 US Privacy Landscape
On Episode 30 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we take a look back at the eventful-ness of 2025 thus far, including DeepSeek’s shake-up of the global AI tech sector and continuous policy implications of the new US Presidential Administration peeling back previous AI safety mandates. Have AI...
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Ep. 29: "Made In China"
In Episode 29 of Privacy Chats, Rachel and John cover the growing concerns over cybersecurity and privacy as it relates to Chinese-made consumer technology and how numerous countries have responded to such risks. They discuss the ever-evolving position of the U.S. with respect to TikTok and the...
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Ep. 28: Decentralized Platforms: A New Era of Social Media?
Decentralized social media is gaining traction, but is it really the future of online discourse? Many users are begging for a paradigm shift in how social media platforms are governed today. This stems from growing concerns about mainstream, centralized platforms’ impact on privacy, democracy,...
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Ep. 27 - Silence is Golden - New Tactics Behind Text Message Scams
Replying to those ridiculous “hi, how are you?” texts sound like innocent fun. But what if there’s something much more complex going on under the surface? On episode 27 of Privacy Chats with John and Rachel, we investigate the ever-growing popularity of text-based scams, from "warming" phone...
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Ep. 26: G(r)ift Card Scams, Part 2
On Episode 27 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we build upon our prior episode uncovering gift card scams - this time, focusing on how scammers trick people into purchasing and sending gift card details under false pretenses - such as fake IRS threats, tech support scams, or impersonation...
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Ep. 25: Gift Cards or Grift Cards? Gift Cards Scams, Part 1
Gift cards are a fun way to spread holiday joy, removing the guesswork for the giver while ensuring the recipient gets exactly what they’re looking for…... .until you find that a scammer has interfered in the process! On Episode 25 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we break down the...
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Ep. 24: Is my phone listening to me?
People often wonder if their phone is listening to them when they see advertisements related to things that they recently discussed, but didn’t search on their phone. Could this be true? Is your phone listening to you? On Episode 24 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we look at published...
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Ep. 23 - Neuroprivacy - How near is the next frontier of data privacy?
Artificial Intelligence continues to move the boundary of hypothetical technologies - such as brain reading devices - closer and closer to reality. How close we are to that boundary today, and where that boundary sits in terms of becoming a threat to privacy and civil liberties, remains a subject...
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Ep 22 - 2024 Election Results & Predicted Impact to Privacy and AI Policy
What will a second Trump term mean for US Privacy and AI Policy? Former president Joe Biden set a record number of Executive Orders into motion related to Artificial Intelligence and National Security into motion during his term, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. FTC Chair Lina Khan...
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Ep. 21 - How AI Is Changing the Nature of Doxxing
Doxing is “the action or process of searching for and publishing private or identifying information about a particular individual on the internet, typically with malicious intent.” - Oxford Languages New technologies, and faster processing of information is making it far easier to find and access...
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Ep. 20: The Origins and Privacy Implications of AI in the Workplace
GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) and AI in general, continues to be all-the-rage, permeating nearly every business conversation involving automation, scalability, and improved insights in the pursuit of minimizing cost and maximizing revenue. Given Privacy and AI are inseparable…
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Ep 19: Privacy (Engineering) Chat with Jay Averitt - Privacy Engineer @ Microsoft
Privacy Engineering is an essential function of mature Privacy Programs, joining aspects of software engineering, data protection, privacy compliance, and privacy risk management. On the latest episode of Privacy Chats, Rachel interviewed Jay Averitt, a Privacy Engineer at Microsoft, who shares…
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Ep. 18 - The Balancing Act - Have we gone too far?
Innovation is the spark that ignites the engine of progress, all of which is fueled by cooperation and a mutual interest in creating a better world. We tend to look at privacy from the perspective of what is, rather than from the perspective of what could be. On Episode 20 of Privacy Chats with...
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S4p Ep. 3 - The Very Real Problem With AI Deepfakes
AI Tool Koe Recast claims that its AI voice-generating software requires just a few sentences of audio to replicate your voice. If that’s not suspicious enough, other options need as little as three seconds to capture and reproduce it to a convincing degree. Long gone are the days of Caller ID...
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S4P Ep. 2 - Test Your Knowledge on Password Best Practices
In this snappy episode within our new “Security for Privacy” (S4P!) series, we challenge your knowledge on password best practices through a fun and engaging quiz format. Tune in to learn what it takes to create resilient passwords and manage them appropriately in 2024 - both for yourself and for...
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S4P Ep. 1 - How to spot the Posers and Pretenders
Impersonation scams are not what they used to be. According to recent FBI research, Americans lost roughly $1.3 billion in 2023 to scammers running impersonation scams. In our new “Security for Privacy” series, Rachel and John dive into the most prevalent form of social engineering today,...
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Ep. 17 - The Wildest HIPAA Case of 2024
In Episode 17 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, Rachel shares her synopsis on what may be one of the wildest healthcare privacy breaches to date. As of June 17th, a Texas surgeon is facing federal charges for leaking patient information in an attempt to expose continued gender-affirming care...
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Ep. 16: What we've learned about the EU AI Act
The EU AI Act was first proposed by the European Commission in April, 2021 and has been working its way through the legislative process ever since. John had a chance to hear from other industry experts about this at the 2024 IAPP Privacy Summit, taking away key insights for discussion. On episode...
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Ep. 15: Privacy in the US Constitution
Although Privacy isn’t explicitly called out in the US Constitution, there is a long history of recognizing that people have a right to privacy and that this right can be inferred from several amendments in the U.S. Constitution. In this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, John leans...
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Ep. 14: Privacy Chats with John, Rachel, AND Associate DPO Gonzalo Caro!
In this exciting interview episode of Privacy Chats, Rachel and John have a conversation with Associate DPO (Data Protection Officer) Gonzalo Caro, to deliberate about the recent explosion of Generative AI (“Gen AI”) powered technologies and the implications to personal data processing. Gonzalo...
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Ep. 13 - The (Algorithm) Behind the Curtain: LLMs & Potential Risks to Privacy
On February 8th, 2024, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sought to raise $7 trillion in funding to expand their footprint in the global AI market. Coincidentally, an episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John was brewing in the background to shed light on the…
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Ep. 12 - Data DRIVEN: The Potential Privacy Risks of Connected Vehicles
Is Your Car Watching You Drive? Internet- connected cars continue to be one of the fastest growing IoT markets, with over 400 million connected cars projected to be in operation by 2025 (source). In this 20 minute episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we investigate the most common...
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Ep. 11 - New Year, New Rules (Part 2): SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules Take Effect
Happy New Year! In Part 2 of 2 of our dual- New Years' release of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we delve into the recently adopted SEC rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure by public companies. With the rules in effect from December 18th and...
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Ep. 10 - New Year, New Rules (Part 1): Unwrapping the FTC's COPPA Resolutions
Happy New Year! In Part 1 of 2 of our dual- New Years' release of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed updates to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC aims to address issues such as inadequate consent models, data...
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Ep. 9 - Ctrl+Alt+Regulate: Deciphering the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
Join us in this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John for a deep dive into the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). We navigate the intricacies of these new regulatory requirements by breaking down key questions such as: What is the Digital Markets Act / Digital...
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Ep. 7 - Understanding the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) - A Discussion Among Colleagues
In this captivating dialogue, we sit down with our knowledgeable friend, colleague, and fellow privacy & security professional, David Greene. The three of us engage in a comprehensive conversation regarding the implications of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on the broader California...
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Ep. 4 - "Is my refrigerator spying on me?"
In Episode 4 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss the practicalities of owning a smart refrigerator and the inherent privacy risks that come with them. We pose the following questions in an attempt to uncover the actual likelihood that individuals will experience problems resulting...
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Ep. 8 - Navigating Cross-Border Data Transfers in Our 'Digitally Borderless World'
On Episode 8 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss the challenges and complexities of cross-border data transfers, particularly in the context of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The need for data transfers has increased with the advent of cloud...
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Ep. 6 - De-constructing the ADPPA
On this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we delve into the key highlights of the ADPPA (American Data Privacy and Protection Act) drafted on June 21st, 2022. This groundbreaking legislation introduces critical principles, including data minimization, individual data ownership, and…
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Ep. 5 - The Age Verification and Child Safety Conundrum
On this episode of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we discuss one of the major conundrums facing the social media industry today: balancing privacy and security while maintaining adequate age verification mechanisms to ensure the protection of children online. Throughout the chat, we reflect...
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Ep. 3 - What is Privacy?
On Episode 3 of Privacy Chats with Rachel and John, we dedicate an episode to speak informally about the modern concept of Privacy using the following question prompts to drive our discussion: What is “Privacy” and why should it matter to the everyday person Who are the different "actors"…
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Ep. 2 - The History of Privacy in the EU
In this episode, we share what we've learned after independently researching the topic of the history of Privacy in the European Union - an ambitious task given the influential role that Europe has played in the context of Privacy frameworks and legislation in the 20 and 21st century! Throughout...
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Ep. 1 - The History of Privacy
For our very first episode, we wanted to kick off our channel with a video discussing the topic of the History of Privacy. We give mention to the following topics while sharing what we've found through our own independent research with one another: Introduction of Warren and Brandeis article…
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