The Data Diva E168 - Nandita Rao Narla and Debbie Reynolds

Send us Fan MailDebbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Nandita Rao Narla, Head of Technical Privacy & Governance, DoorDash. Nandita shares her journey from cybersecurity to privacy engineering, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the difference between cybersecurity and privacy, the importance of data governance, and the complexities of data deletion and AI in relation to privacy.Debbie and Nandita discuss the challenges companies face with data retention and deletion. We explain that privacy regulations have brought in requirements around data retention, which has become a risk for companies that are accustomed to keeping everything. We also mention the lack of data governance programs and the high cost of implementing end-of-life data controls. Debbie and Nandita agree that this is a difficult and expensive problem for most companies and that privacy teams are being asked to do more with less, and Nandita shares her hope for Data Privacy in the future.By popular demand, Debbie Reynolds Consulting is now offering executive briefings on emerging data privacy risks and how companies can avoid them. To learn more, visit the Executive briefings page on my website.Support the showBecome an insider, join Data Diva Confidential for data strategy and data privacy insights delivered to your inbox. 💡 Receive expert briefings, practical guidance, and exclusive resources designed for leaders shaping the future of data and AI. 👉 Join here: http://bit.ly/3Jb8S5pDebbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC