The FIT4Privacy Podcast - AI and Privacy insights in collaboration with Grow Skills Store

AI is a huge opportunity for businesses. How can organizations seize this opportunity? Well by understanding how AI works, its opportunities and drawbacks, responsible AI and data security.This is exactly what our guest Balaji Ganesan, Co-Founder and CEO of Privacera and our host Punit Bhatia, CEO of FIT4Privacy are talking about in this episode. Take a listen now. KEY CONVERSATION POINTS AI in one word How can businesses combine data governance and AI? How can companies start AI programs  Responsible AI framework and policies Data governance and data security Closing  ABOUT THE GUEST Balaji Ganesan is CEO and co-founder of Privacera. Before Privacera, Balaji and Privacera co-founder Don Bosco Durai, also founded XA Secure. XA Secure’s was acquired by Hortonworks, who contributed the product to the Apache Software Foundation and rebranded as Apache Ranger. Apache Ranger is now deployed in thousands of companies around the world, managing petabytes of data in Hadoop environments. Privacera’s product is built on the foundation of Apache Ranger and provides a single pane of glass for securing sensitive data across on-prem and multiple cloud services such as AWS, Azure, Databricks, GCP, Snowflake, and Starburst and more. ABOUT THE HOST Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high AI & privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority by creating and implementing a AI & privacy strategy and policy.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR” which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 50 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.   RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com,  www.privacera.com  Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

What does AI really mean in simple terms? What are the biggest security and privacy risks for companies—especially in healthcare? How can organizations manage these risks effectively and stay compliant with fast-changing AI regulations? And why should businesses and professionals consider getting certified in ISO 42001, the new international standard for AI management systems?In this episode, Punit Bhatia talks with Walter Haydock, an expert in AI security and compliance, about how companies can use ISO 42001 to manage AI responsibly. They discuss the real-world risks of AI, practical steps to reduce them, and why certification can help build trust, credibility, and resilience in an AI-powered world.🎧 Listen to Episode 158 of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast to learn how ISO 42001 can help you make AI safer, smarter, and more trusted.  KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:15 How would you put AI in your words 00:03:31 Significant security risks that you see in this environment for health care companies 00:04:35 Other risks apart from data leakage 00:05:32 Practical measures that companies can take to manage these risks 00:07:17 How do you see as the regulatory landscape for AI powered company 00:08:33 How can a company adapt or follow this situation? 00:10:30 Why should a company get certified in ISO for 42001? 00:11:54 Why should a person get certified in ISO 42001 lead implementer or lead auditor or even go for the foundation training 00:13:11 Walter day-to-day basis and can you tell us about that as well 00:14:19 Get in touch with Walter Haydock  ABOUT GUEST Walter Haydock is the Founder of StackAware, which helps AI-powered companies manage cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy risk. An expert in the ISO 42001 standard for AI management systems, he has successfully led a diverse set of organizations through the audit and certification process. Before entering the private sector, he served as a professional staff member for the Homeland Security Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, as an analyst at the National Counterterrorism Center, and as a reconnaissance and intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. Walter is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, and Harvard Business School.  ABOUT HOST Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://stackaware.com/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-haydock/  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at⁠ ⁠https://growskills.store/courses/

How can we truly trust technology in a world powered by AI and emerging tech? What exactly is medical identity theft, and why should we all be worried about it? And how is the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) helping make AI more responsible and fairer?In this episode, Punit Bhatia sits down with Pam Dixon, founder and executive director of the World Privacy Forum, to talk about how we can build trust and protect our privacy in a rapidly changing digital world. They dive into real issues like data misuse, identity theft, and the global efforts shaping stronger privacy and governance standards.🎧 Listen to Episode 157 of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast to discover how trust, privacy, and global collaboration can help create a safer digital future for everyone.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:07 Trust in this digital AI and emerging technology world 00:10:26 Medical Identity Theft 00:19:28 Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence 00:21:16 What our guest is proud of in her research 00:31:46 Research on global data governance and protection 00:40:00 World Privacy Forum  ABOUT GUEST Pam Dixon is the founder and executive director of the World Privacy Forum, a respected public interest research group. An author and researcher, she has written influential studies in the area of identity, AI, health, and complex data ecosystems and their governance for more than 20 years. Dixon has worked extensively on privacy across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, India, Africa, Asia, the EU, and additional jurisdictions. Dixon currently serves as the co-chair of the UN Statistics Data Governance and Legal Frameworks working group, and is co-chair of WHO’s Research, Academic, and Technical network. At OECD, Dixon leads the formal civil society multistakeholder work in OECD’s new AI Working Party. In prior work, Dixon was part of the AI expert group that crafted the OECD AI Principles, which were ratified in 2018. (https://www.oecd.org/going-digital/ai/principles/ ) Dixon has presented her work on complex data ecosystems governance to the National Academies of Science and to the Royal Academies of Science. She has written 9 books and numerous studies and articles. Dixon is the 2021 recipient of the EFF Pioneer Award for groundbreaking research regarding privacy and data ecosystems.   Dixon was named one of the most influential global experts in digital identity in 2021. Dixon conducted substantive biometrics research in India from 2010 to 2014. ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamdixon-author/ , https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-privacy-forum/  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy ⁠ Insights ⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠https://growskills.store/courses/

What does digital trust really mean in today’s AI-driven world? How are AI and quantum technologies changing the way organizations build and maintain trust? How can businesses act responsibly and ethically while embracing innovation?In this episode, Punit Bhatia talks with Sebastian Hallensleben, an expert in AI governance and digital trust. They discussed how the EU’s common AI standards and the OECD’s business guidance are helping shape the next phase of responsible and trustworthy innovation. Together, they explore how trust, ethics, and compliance come together in a world powered by AI and quantum technology.🎧 Tune in to Episode 156 of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast to learn how clear AI standards and global teamwork can build a safer and more trusted digital future.  KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:01:56 What is digital trust in today’s world 00:04:30 Changes in this AI and quantum world 00:09:58 How can business conduct themselves in a responsible manner in this AI and quantum age 00:15:20 Harmonized approaches with which this can be made real practical in some industries 00:21:36 Harmonized standard per sector per segment or per type of product, how would it work? 00:24:15 How do you see this going forward and what would it look like? 00:34:52 About Sebastian Hallensleben  00:41:23 How to get in touch with you  ABOUT GUEST Dr Sebastian Hallensleben is the Chair of CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 where European AI standards to underpin EU regulation are being developed, and co-chairs the AI risk and accountability work at OECD. Sebastian is the initiator and Programme Chair of the Digital Trust Convention and is Principal Advisor Digital Trust at KI Park. As Chief Trust Officer at Resaro, he works towards drilling down to ground truths about capabilities of AI systems. - Previously, Sebastian Hallensleben headed Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence at VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies. He focuses in particular on operationalising AI ethics, on characterizing AI quality and on building privacy-preserving trust infrastructures for a more resilient digital space.  ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe. RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, http://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianhallensleben , https://growskills.store/⁠Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy 

What does digital trust really mean in today’s AI-driven world? How are AI and quantum technologies changing the way organizations build and maintain trust? How can businesses act responsibly and ethically while embracing innovation?In this episode, Punit Bhatia talks with Sebastian Hallensleben, an expert in AI governance and digital trust. They discussed how the EU’s common AI standards and the OECD’s business guidance are helping shape the next phase of responsible and trustworthy innovation. Together, they explore how trust, ethics, and compliance come together in a world powered by AI and quantum technology.🎧 Tune in to Episode 156 of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast to learn how clear AI standards and global teamwork can build a safer and more trusted digital future. KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:01:56 What is digital trust in today’s world 00:04:30 Changes in this AI and quantum world 00:09:58 How can business conduct themselves in a responsible manner in this AI and quantum age 00:15:20 Harmonized approaches with which this can be made real practical in some industries 00:21:36 Harmonized standard per sector per segment or per type of product, how would it work? 00:24:15 How do you see this going forward and what would it look like? 00:34:52 About Sebastian Hallensleben  00:41:23 How to get in touch with you  ABOUT GUEST Dr Sebastian Hallensleben is the Chair of CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 where European AI standards to underpin EU regulation are being developed, and co-chairs the AI risk and accountability work at OECD. Sebastian is the initiator and Programme Chair of the Digital Trust Convention and is Principal Advisor Digital Trust at KI Park. As Chief Trust Officer at Resaro, he works towards drilling down to ground truths about capabilities of AI systems. - Previously, Sebastian Hallensleben headed Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence at VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies. He focuses in particular on operationalising AI ethics, on characterizing AI quality and on building privacy-preserving trust infrastructures for a more resilient digital space. ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals. Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠,⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠, ⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianhallensleben⁠ , https://growskills.store/⁠Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Insights ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠ 

How can pharma and healthcare organizations balance innovation, AI, and privacy compliance? In this episode of FIT4Privacy, Punit joined by Timothy Nobles, a leading expert in data privacy and healthcare innovation, to explore how organizations can responsibly use data while staying compliant with global regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. If you’re passionate about the intersection of privacy, data, and healthcare innovation, this conversation is a must-listen. 👉 Tune in now and learn how to turn compliance into a competitive advantage!  KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:19 How pharmaceutical companies navigate the challenge of GDPR 00:04:44 What kind of challenge do they face and how can that challenge be solved  00:07:44 What is it that can be learned from both perspectives or both approaches 00:10:00 Elaborate Why expert determination under HIPAA offers lessons for global privacy approaches 00:14:29 In your view do you think that it’s in alignment with GDPR’s requirements 00:15:53 Is AI going to transform this expert determination process in your view 00:18:22 Data Clean Rooms  00:20:34 Changes in  Data Privacy in Health Care context 00:23:45 How did Timothy end up in privacy 00:27:57 Get in touch with Timothy   ABOUT THE GUEST Timothy Nobles is the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Integral Privacy Technologies, an end-to-end regulated insights platform focused on helping enterprises extract value and insights from sensitive, regulated data. With over 20 years of experience in data and analytics, Nobles has played pivotal roles at early-stage and growth companies in automotive, FinTech, and healthcare industries. Prior to his current position, he was Integral's Chief Commercial Officer, and before that, held leadership roles such as Chief Product Officer at Trilliant Health, where he specialized in predictive analytics for the health economy, and Head of Product at Embold Health, focusing on provider quality measurement solutions for self-insured employers. At Integral, Timothy now leads product innovation—guiding companies to rapidly and safely leverage previously inaccessible regulated data assets, transforming compliance processes from slow, manual bottlenecks into strategic business drivers. He is recognized for driving human-centered product design and bringing advanced analytic solutions to highly regulated environments.  ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe. RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/company/integralprivacytechnologies/posts/?feedView=all , https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothynobles/  , https://timothyn.medium.com/  , https://growskills.store/⁠Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy ⁠⁠⁠ Insights ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠ 

How can pharma and healthcare organizations balance innovation, AI, and privacy compliance?In this episode of FIT4Privacy, Punit joined by Timothy Nobles, a leading expert in data privacy and healthcare innovation, to explore how organizations can responsibly use data while staying compliant with global regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.If you’re passionate about the intersection of privacy, data, and healthcare innovation, this conversation is a must-listen.👉 Tune in now and learn how to turn compliance into a competitive advantage!KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:19 How pharmaceutical companies navigate the challenge of GDPR 00:04:44 What kind of challenge do they face and how can that challenge be solved  00:07:44 What is it that can be learned from both perspectives or both approaches 00:10:00 Elaborate Why expert determination under HIPAA offers lessons for global privacy approaches 00:14:29 In your view do you think that it’s in alignment with GDPR’s requirements 00:15:53 Is AI going to transform this expert determination process in your view 00:18:22 Data Clean Rooms  00:20:34 Changes in  Data Privacy in Health Care context 00:23:45 How did Timothy end up in privacy 00:27:57 Get in touch with Timothy   ABOUT THE GUEST Timothy Nobles is the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Integral Privacy Technologies, an end-to-end regulated insights platform focused on helping enterprises extract value and insights from sensitive, regulated data. With over 20 years of experience in data and analytics, Nobles has played pivotal roles at early-stage and growth companies in automotive, FinTech, and healthcare industries. Prior to his current position, he was Integral's Chief Commercial Officer, and before that, held leadership roles such as Chief Product Officer at Trilliant Health, where he specialized in predictive analytics for the health economy, and Head of Product at Embold Health, focusing on provider quality measurement solutions for self-insured employers. At Integral, Timothy now leads product innovation—guiding companies to rapidly and safely leverage previously inaccessible regulated data assets, transforming compliance processes from slow, manual bottlenecks into strategic business drivers. He is recognized for driving human-centered product design and bringing advanced analytic solutions to highly regulated environments.  ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/company/integralprivacytechnologies/posts/?feedView=all , https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothynobles/  , https://timothyn.medium.com/  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy ⁠⁠⁠ Insights ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠ 

What does it really take to succeed — in life, work, and even in the age of AI?Join Dr. Oudi Abouchacra, Amazon best-selling author, performance coach, and founder of Inspired Results, as he shares the secrets behind the Four Cs of High Performance — Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.He also explores how the same human qualities that drive excellence are now influencing the way we interact with AI, and what that means for the future of communication, trust, and leadership. With his signature blend of psychology, storytelling, and practical insight, Dr. Oudi offers a roadmap for individuals and organizations aiming to perform at their highest potential.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:24 4 Cs – Competence + Credibility + Clarity + Communication + Connectivity 00:07:48 Applying the Four Cs to AI 00:15:51 Difference between human interaction and artificial interaction 00:21:31 Fear of the Unknown and AI 00:26:29 Dr. Audi's Work and Contact Information 00:31:06 Conclusion and Farewell  ABOUT THE GUESTDr. Oudi Abouchacra is an Amazon best-selling author and internationally recognized performance expert, as well as the founder of Inspired Results, a global coaching and training company based in Abu Dhabi. With more than twenty years of experience as a chiropractor, coach, and speaker, Dr. Oudi has dedicated his career to helping professionals and organizations maximize their performance and return on investment of time, money, and energy. Known for his dynamic and engaging “edu-taining” delivery style, he offers a range of signature programs—including Power House Team Building, Fear Forward, Speak-ology, Work Your Network with the 4Cs, and Unlimited Life—that blend psychology, neuroscience, and practical strategies to drive measurable results. His expertise has reached audiences across major corporations, government entities, and educational institutions around the world, including the Big Four firms, global banks, Adobe, and leading universities. A certified Demartini Method® Facilitator and World Class Speaking Coach, Dr. Oudi continues to inspire global audiences through his talks, books, and upcoming documentary Inspired, aimed at helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve sustained success.ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com,https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspireddroudi/, www.droudi.com  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

What does it really take to succeed — in life, work, and even in the age of AI?Join Dr. Oudi Abouchacra, Amazon best-selling author, performance coach, and founder of Inspired Results, as he shares the secrets behind the Four Cs of High Performance — Competence, Credibility, Clarity, and Connectivity.He also explores how the same human qualities that drive excellence are now influencing the way we interact with AI, and what that means for the future of communication, trust, and leadership. With his signature blend of psychology, storytelling, and practical insight, Dr. Oudi offers a roadmap for individuals and organizations aiming to perform at their highest potential.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:24 4 Cs – Competence + Credibility + Clarity + Communication + Connectivity 00:07:48 Applying the Four Cs to AI 00:15:51 Difference between human interaction and artificial interaction 00:21:31 Fear of the Unknown and AI 00:26:29 Dr. Audi's Work and Contact Information 00:31:06 Conclusion and FarewellABOUT THE GUESTDr. Oudi Abouchacra is an Amazon best-selling author and internationally recognized performance expert, as well as the founder of Inspired Results, a global coaching and training company based in Abu Dhabi. With more than twenty years of experience as a chiropractor, coach, and speaker, Dr. Oudi has dedicated his career to helping professionals and organizations maximize their performance and return on investment of time, money, and energy. Known for his dynamic and engaging “edu-taining” delivery style, he offers a range of signature programs—including Power House Team Building, Fear Forward, Speak-ology, Work Your Network with the 4Cs, and Unlimited Life—that blend psychology, neuroscience, and practical strategies to drive measurable results. His expertise has reached audiences across major corporations, government entities, and educational institutions around the world, including the Big Four firms, global banks, Adobe, and leading universities. A certified Demartini Method® Facilitator and World Class Speaking Coach, Dr. Oudi continues to inspire global audiences through his talks, books, and upcoming documentary Inspired, aimed at helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve sustained success.ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠,⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠,⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspireddroudi/⁠, ⁠www.droudi.com⁠  , https://growskills.store/Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

🔐 Identity protection has always been at the heart of security and privacy — but in today’s AI-driven world, the threats are evolving faster than ever. In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Bob Burke from Beyond Identity, the evolving landscape of identity protection, especially in the context of emergent AI technologies. They explore the fundamental changes in identity threats, the importance of digital trust, and the shift towards incorporating security, privacy, and compliance into the development process of new solutions. Burke emphasizes the necessity of securing identity as the new perimeter and details how Beyond Identity approach's identity protection from initial access to lateral movement prevention. The discussion also touches on the industrialization of threats with AI and the importance of proactive compliance and customer trust for startups.If you’re a professional in security, privacy, or compliance, this conversation will help you rethink how to protect digital trust in 2025 and beyond.👉 Tune in to learn how to identify new threats, eliminate risks, and build security and privacy by design into your systems and visit Grow Skills Store for training resources and certifications.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:30 Concept of Responsible AI and Privacy00:04:50 Starts up and Privacy Compliance00:09:05 How to protect identity 00:10:55 How does threat to identity change in last few years00:14:00 Strategies for Eliminating Threats 00:15:40 Role of Beyond Identity00:18:00 Get in touch with Bob Burke  ABOUT THE GUEST Bob Burke is the Chief Information Security Officer at Beyond Identity, where he has helped shape the company’s security-first identity and access management platform.With 20+ years in cybersecurity and engineering leadership, Bob brings deep expertise in identity, cloud infrastructure, compliance and securing critical SaaS systems.He has recently helped the team at Beyond Identity achieve a record mark by getting FedRamp certified in less than 6 months.ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠, ⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠, ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/⁠ , ⁠https://www.beyondidentity.com/⁠  ,https://growskills.store/Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

🔐 Identity protection has always been at the heart of security and privacy — but in today’s AI-driven world, the threats are evolving faster than ever. In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Bob Burke from Beyond Identity, the evolving landscape of identity protection, especially in the context of emergent AI technologies. They explore the fundamental changes in identity threats, the importance of digital trust, and the shift towards incorporating security, privacy, and compliance into the development process of new solutions. Burke emphasizes the necessity of securing identity as the new perimeter and details how Beyond Identity approach's identity protection from initial access to lateral movement prevention. The discussion also touches on the industrialization of threats with AI and the importance of proactive compliance and customer trust for startups.If you’re a professional in security, privacy, or compliance, this conversation will help you rethink how to protect digital trust in 2025 and beyond.👉 Tune in to learn how to identify new threats, eliminate risks, and build security and privacy by design into your systems and visit Grow Skills Store for training resources and certifications.KEY CONVERSATIONS00:02:30 Concept of Responsible AI and Privacy 00:04:50 Starts up and Privacy Compliance 00:09:05 How to protect identity 00:10:55 How does threat to identity change in last few years 00:14:00 Strategies for Eliminating Threats 00:15:40 Role of Beyond Identity 00:18:00 Get in touch with Bob Burke  ABOUT THE GUEST Bob Burke is the Chief Information Security Officer at Beyond Identity, where he has helped shape the company’s security-first identity and access management platform.With 20+ years in cybersecurity and engineering leadership, Bob brings deep expertise in identity, cloud infrastructure, compliance and securing critical SaaS systems.He has recently helped the team at Beyond Identity achieve a record mark by getting FedRamp certified in less than 6 months.ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com, www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/ , https://www.beyondidentity.com/  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

What happens when your personal data is misused or stolen — can you really take a company to court? 🤔 Can you really take on a big tech company through a class action lawsuit? And if you win, what do you actually get—compensation, protection, or real change?  In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia dives into the realm of class action suits related to data privacy with expert John Yanchunis. They explores the nature of data privacy, the differences between data misuse and data breach litigations, and why individuals should take action if their data is compromised. John shares insights into the legal process of pursuing class actions, the duration of such cases, and the types of relief sought, including monetary compensation and injunctive relief.Listeners are also advised on how to protect their personal data proactively. This informative session provides a comprehensive look at the growing trend of class actions in the US and their emergence in the EU and UK.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:07 What does Data Privacy mean? 00:02:50 Kind of misuses on personal data   00:05:27 Data Breach Litigation Insights 00:07:43 When is the appropriate moment to consider a class action 00:11:31 Define the concept of injury or loss in context of data privacy 00:13:16 Is it common practice in US to do class action in context of privacy? 00:15:09 The Legal Process and Consumer Protection 00:17:25 Challenges and Timelines in Class Actions 00:20:57 Class action litigation tactics 00:24:43 Is there a privacy protection for the plaintiff while class action initiated? 00:26:22 End outcome of class action 00:28:29 How can individual subject protect information from misused? 00:33:25 Privacy law or Class Section LawsABOUT THE GUEST John Yanchunis is a leading authority on class action and consumer protection law, with over 36 years of experience in complex litigation. He leads the Class Action Department at Morgan & Morgan, where his expertise spans consumer rights, data breaches, and corporate misconduct. For more than 25 years, he has specialized in large-scale litigation representing groups of harmed individuals, pioneering efforts to hold corporations accountable for privacy violations and breaches.He has served as Lead Counsel in landmark cases such as the Yahoo! Data Breach Litigation, was a key member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Equifax Data Security Breach, and led a 17-year insurance coverage litigation against Celotex Corporation. ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCESWebsites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

What happens when your personal data is misused or stolen — can you really take a company to court? 🤔 Can you really take on a big tech company through a class action lawsuit? And if you win, what do you actually get—compensation, protection, or real change?  In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia dives into the realm of class action suits related to data privacy with expert John Yanchunis. They explores the nature of data privacy, the differences between data misuse and data breach litigations, and why individuals should take action if their data is compromised. John shares insights into the legal process of pursuing class actions, the duration of such cases, and the types of relief sought, including monetary compensation and injunctive relief.Listeners are also advised on how to protect their personal data proactively. This informative session provides a comprehensive look at the growing trend of class actions in the US and their emergence in the EU and UK.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:07 What does Data Privacy mean? 00:02:50 Kind of misuses on personal data00:05:27 Data Breach Litigation Insights00:07:43 When is the appropriate moment to consider a class action 00:11:31 Define the concept of injury or loss in context of data privacy00:13:16 Is it common practice in US to do class action in context of privacy? 00:15:09 The Legal Process and Consumer Protection 00:17:25 Challenges and Timelines in Class Actions 00:20:57 Class action litigation tactics 00:24:43 Is there a privacy protection for the plaintiff while class action initiated? 00:26:22 End outcome of class action 00:28:29 How can individual subject protect information from misused?00:33:25 Privacy law or Class Section LawsABOUT THE GUEST John Yanchunis is a leading authority on class action and consumer protection law, with over 36 years of experience in complex litigation. He leads the Class Action Department at Morgan & Morgan, where his expertise spans consumer rights, data breaches, and corporate misconduct. For more than 25 years, he has specialized in large-scale litigation representing groups of harmed individuals, pioneering efforts to hold corporations accountable for privacy violations and breaches.He has served as Lead Counsel in landmark cases such as the Yahoo! Data Breach Litigation, was a key member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Equifax Data Security Breach, and led a 17-year insurance coverage litigation against Celotex Corporation. A regular nationwide lecturer on class actions, data breach litigation, and cybersecurity law. ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠,⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠ , https://growskills.store/Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

In this episode, we explore the intriguing balance between innovation and data privacy as we approach the AI Age. How will future technologies like AI, digital neural networks, and large language models reshape our world by 2045 or 2050? We'll dive into the implications of EU AI regulations and GDPR, discussing how they impact digital trust and ethics. Join host Punit Bhatia as he shares insights on how leaders are tackling these pressing issues in privacy laws and AI technology. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of privacy that will keep you informed and engaged.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:29 How do you see the future in 2045 or 2050? Will it all be digital? 00:13:27 How does one balance privacy and innovation? 00:19:39 Hypothetical question: An option to embed a chip on yourself, would you take it? 00:21:39 Understanding Digital Neural Network 00:27:06 About Nicola’s Book: Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks & Privacy 00:34:53 Where can we people get Nicola’s current and upcoming books  ABOUT THE GUEST Nicola Fabiano is a distinguished Italian lawyer with a rich background in data protection, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. As an adjunct professor at Ostrava University in Rome and a former President of the San Marino Data Protection Authority, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Nicola has served as a national expert for the Republic of San Marino on key committees of the Council of Europe, including those focused on Convention No. 108 and the Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence. With his extensive experience as a government advisor for drafting legislation on personal data protection and his innovative contributions such as the Data Protection and Privacy Relationships Model (DAPPREMO), Nicola is at the forefront of shaping AI policy and ethics. He is a certified professional in various domains including security management, data protection, and privacy assessment. Nicola's memberships in prestigious organizations like the European AI Alliance and his role as a technical expert for the European Data Protection Board further highlight his influence in the field. With numerous publications to his name, Nicola Fabiano continues to be a leading voice in the intersection of law, technology, and ethics.  ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe. RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicfab/, https://www.fabiano.law/en/ , https://growskills.store/  Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

In this episode, we explore the intriguing balance between innovation and data privacy as we approach the AI Age. How will future technologies like AI, digital neural networks, and large language models reshape our world by 2045 or 2050? We'll dive into the implications of EU AI regulations and GDPR, discussing how they impact digital trust and ethics. Join host Punit Bhatia as he shares insights on how leaders are tackling these pressing issues in privacy laws and AI technology. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of privacy that will keep you informed and engaged.KEY CONVERSATIONS 00:02:29 How do you see the future in 2045 or 2050? Will it all be digital? 00:13:27 How does one balance privacy and innovation? 00:19:39 Hypothetical question: An option to embed a chip on yourself, would you take it? 00:21:39 Understanding Digital Neural Network 00:27:06 About Nicola’s Book: Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks & Privacy 00:34:53 Where can we people get Nicola’s current and upcoming booksABOUT THE GUEST Nicola Fabiano is a distinguished Italian lawyer with a rich background in data protection, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. As an adjunct professor at Ostrava University in Rome and a former President of the San Marino Data Protection Authority, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Nicola has served as a national expert for the Republic of San Marino on key committees of the Council of Europe, including those focused on Convention No. 108 and the Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence. With his extensive experience as a government advisor for drafting legislation on personal data protection and his innovative contributions such as the Data Protection and Privacy Relationships Model (DAPPREMO), Nicola is at the forefront of shaping AI policy and ethics. He is a certified professional in various domains including security management, data protection, and privacy assessment. Nicola's memberships in prestigious organizations like the European AI Alliance and his role as a technical expert for the European Data Protection Board further highlight his influence in the field. With numerous publications to his name, Nicola Fabiano continues to be a leading voice in the intersection of law, technology, and ethics. ABOUT THE HOST  Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicfab/, https://www.fabiano.law/en/  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

AI is changing the way we work, live, and build businesses — but it also raises big questions about privacy. As AI tools process more personal and sensitive data, how can companies make sure they follow privacy laws like GDPR? How can privacy be built into AI from the very beginning? And what’s the best way to handle data retention so users stay in control?In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia speaks with Sylvestre Dupont, co-founder of Parser, about how to keep privacy at the heart of AI tools and services. They discuss why privacy matters in AI, how to build privacy by design into AI from the start, and what it takes to make an AI-based SaaS tool GDPR compliant.Sylvestre also shares his approach to data retention — letting users choose how long their data is stored — and why trust is a key advantage for any business handling personal data.If you work with AI, personal data, or GDPR, this episode gives you clear and practical ideas you can use right away.🎧 Listen now to learn how to combine AI innovation with strong privacy protection.  KEY CONVERSATIONS  00:02:50 AI in one word 00:04:38 How important is the privacy in AI World 00:06:45 Integrating privacy-by-design principles into AI tools’ architecture 00:08:50 GDPR compliance in SaaS tools 00:12:16 The role of data retention policies in automated workflows 00:14:50 About Sylvestre 00:19:02 When is the right time to start thinking privacy now  ABOUT GUEST Sylvestre Dupont is the co-founder of Parseur, an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from documents. Before launching Parseur, he spent over a decade in consulting, where he led complex multimillion-dollar international projects across diverse industries. With a strong background in computer science and extensive global business experience, Sylvestre combines technical expertise with a visionary approach to simplifying business processes. He is passionate about empowering businesses to focus on what truly matters by automating tedious tasks so they can deliver greater value to their customers.  ABOUT HOST Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals. Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.   RESOURCES  Websites www.fit4privacy.com , www.punitbhatia.com  , https://parseur.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvestredupont/  , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

Do you want to use AI without losing trust? What frameworks help build trust and manage AI responsibly?  Can we really create trust while using AI?In this episode of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast, host Punit Bhatia and digital trust expert Mark Thomas explain how to govern and manage AI in ways that build real trust with customers, partners, and society.This episode breaks down what it means to use AI responsibly and how strong governance can help avoid risks. You'll also learn about key frameworks like the ISO 42001, the EU AI Act, and the World Economic Forum’s Digital Trust Framework—and how they can guide your AI practices.Mark and Punit also talk about how organizational culture, company size, and leadership affect how AI is used—and how trust is built (or lost). They discuss real-world tips for making AI part of your existing business systems, and how to make decisions that are fair, explainable, and trustworthy.💬 Whether you're a business leader, a privacy professional, or someone just curious about the future of AI, this episode gives you a clear, simple guide to managing AI with trust at the center.KEY CONVERSATIONS00:01:45 Define Digital Trust and Digital Environment 00:03:35 Is AI disrupting the Digital Trust? 00:10:18 Governance and Management and Frameworks 00:17:00 Integrating Digital Trust into Governance 00:19:15 The Importance of Digital Trust in Business Relationships 00:23:49 Frameworks and Governance in AI 00:29:20 Human Leadership and AI Decision-Making 00:30:44 Contact Information of Mark Thomas  ABOUT GUEST Mark Thomas is an internationally known Governance, Risk, and Compliance expert specializing in information assurance, IT risk, IT strategy, service management, cybersecurity, and digital trust.  Mark has a wide array of industry experience including government, health care, finance/banking, manufacturing, and technology services.  He has held roles spanning from CIO to IT consulting and is considered a thought leader in frameworks such as COBIT, DTEF, NIST, ITIL and multiple ISO standards.   Mark is also a two-time recipient of the ISACA John Kuyers award for best conference contributor/speaker as well as an ISACA Hall of Fame recipient in 2024. He is also an APMG product knowledge assessor for the CGEIT, CRISC and CDPSE certifications.ABOUT HOST Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals.  Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.  As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.  RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomas8/ , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy , https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkThomasGRC Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

What’s the difference between governance and management—and why do both matter in the world of AI?In this episode of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast, Mark Thomas joins Punit Bhatia to unpack the core ideas behind governance, management, and the frameworks that help businesses use AI ethically and responsibly. Tune in now to gain insights on how governance, management, and frameworks work together to build trust in AI. This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.  If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified of new episodes. If you have not done so, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit. RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomas8/ , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy , https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkThomasGRC Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

Ever wondered where digital trust fits in your company's strategy? We live in a world that's buzzing with AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. Everywhere you look, there's a new app, a smarter tool, or a faster system. But in the middle of all this tech hype, there's one thing we often overlook—trust.In this insightful conversation, Punit discusses with Bruno about the crucial influence of technology, economy, and other external factors on business strategies. They delve into how companies navigate different environments, the role of digital transformation, and the importance of maintaining a balanced ecosystem approach.If you're a leader, strategist, privacy professional, or tech enthusiast trying to make sense of innovation, trust, and governance in today’s world—this conversation is a must-watch.KEY CONVERSATIONS00:02:02 What is the concept of digital trust? Was it trust enough?00:04:40 Can we expect digital trust in an emerging world of new technology in 10-20 years?00:09:15 Is the board convinced about the value of digital trust or are they still in compliance mode?00:13:15 How do we sell this concept of digital trust on the boards? 00:18:51 Linking concept of trust, security and privacy to the broader agenda 00:25:58 What is it that you can sell them with and how can they reach out?  ABOUT GUESTBruno Horta Soares is a seasoned executive advisor, professor, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, and Information Security. He is the founder of GOVaaS – Governance Advisors as-a-Service and has worked with organizations across Portugal, Angola, Brazil, and Mozambique to align governance and technology for sustainable business value.Since 2015, Bruno has served as Leading Executive Senior Advisor at IDC Portugal, guiding C-level leaders in digital strategy, transformation, governance, and cybersecurity. He is also a professor at top Portuguese business schools, including NOVA SBE, Católica Lisbon, ISCTE, ISEG, and Porto Business School, teaching in Masters, MBA, and Executive programs on topics such as IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and AI for Leadership.He holds a degree in Management and Computer Science (ISCTE), an executive program in Project Management (ISLA), and numerous professional certifications: PMP®, CISA®, CGEIT®, CRISC™, ITIL®, ISO/IEC 27001 LA, and COBIT® Trainer. As a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator, he brings creativity into strategy and leadership development.ABOUT HOST Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals.Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts.As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunohsoares/ , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 

We often hear about AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation—but how often do we ask: Do people actually trust it? In this sneak preview, Bruno and Punit dive deeper than the buzzwords. They explore why trust, privacy, and security shouldn’t just live in policies or tech stacks—but should be woven into a company’s purpose, strategy, and everyday actions. When boards and leaders treat these as part of long-term value creation—not just box-ticking—real change happens.🎧 Hit play for a preview of this thought-provoking conversation.📢 Episode 146 of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast drops soon—don’t miss it!This is an extract from the full episode of The FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. If you like this, you will enjoy the full episode. If this is your first time, the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast is a privacy podcast for those who care about privacy. In this podcast, you listen to and learn from the industry influencers who share their ideas. The episodes are released as audio every Wednesday and video every Thursday.If you subscribe to our podcast, you will be notified of new episodes. If you have not done so, write a review and share it with someone who will benefit.  RESOURCES Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunohsoares/ , https://growskills.store/Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠