Serious Privacy

Written by: Dr. K Royal Paul Breitbarth & Ralph O'Brien
  • Summary

  • For those who are interested in the hottest field in a technology world. Whether you are a professional who wants to learn more about privacy, data protection, or cyber law or someone who just finds this fascinating, we have topics for you from data management to cybersecurity to social justice and data ethics and AI. In-depth information on serious privacy topics.

    This podcast, hosted by Dr. K Royal, Paul Breitbarth and Ralph O'Brien, features open, unscripted discussions with global privacy professionals (those kitchen table or back porch conversations) where you hear the opinions and thoughts of those who are on the front lines working on the newest issues in handling personal data. Real information on your schedule - because the world needs serious privacy.


    Follow us on BlueSky (@seriousprivacy.eu) or LinkedIn

    © 2025 Serious Privacy
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Episodes
  • Villains, Visions, and Val - Welcome 2025 (with Val Ilchenko)
    Jan 28 2025

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    On this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O’Brien, and Dr. K Royal ring in the new year with Val Ilchenko, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer of TrustArc. No topic was off limits! We discussed the ghosts of Privacy past, now, and future. Tune in to hear all about it as we kick off the new year on #GlobalDataPrivacyday / #GlobalDataProtectionDay 2025!

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    With TrustArc’s Privacy Studio and Governance Suite, you can automate cookie compliance, streamline data subject rights, and centralize your privacy tasks—all while reducing compliance costs. Visit TrustArc.com/serious-privacy.

    Powered by TrustArc
    Seamlessly manage your privacy program, assess risks, and stay up to date on laws across the globe.

    With TrustArc’s Privacy Studio and Governance Suite, you can automate cookie compliance, streamline data subject rights, and centralize your privacy tasks—all while reducing compliance costs. Visit TrustArc.com/serious-privacy.

    Powered by TrustArc
    Seamlessly manage your privacy program, assess risks, and stay up to date on laws across the globe.


    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Nobody Knows Privacy Like the Privacy Pros.
    Learn more at https://trustarc.com/serious-privacy/

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

    #heartofprivacy #europaulb #igrobrien #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO

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    39 mins
  • From Renovations to Resolutions: 2024 Recap (see ya' in 2025)
    Dec 31 2024

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    In this final episode of the year, hosts Paul Breitbarth, Dr. K Royal, and Ralph O’Brien discuss the highlights of the fifth season of the Serious Privacy podcast, reflecting on the pivotal moments in privacy throughout 2024. They share insights into their favorite episodes, the progression and challenges within global privacy laws, and personal milestones. The hosts also predict what to expect in the privacy landscape in 2025, including advancements in legislation and regulations. As they sign off for the year, they extend their best wishes for the new year and invite listeners to provide feedback and suggestions for future episodes, marking the transition to a new season with an elevated reflectiveness and anticipation. We thank all of our fans and guests and especially our sponsor TrustArc for their support and enthusiasm.


    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and IG @seriousprivacy, and on Blue Sky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Nobody Knows Privacy Like the Privacy Pros.
    Learn more at https://trustarc.com/serious-privacy/

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

    #heartofprivacy #europaulb #igrobrien #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO

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    44 mins
  • A Week in Privacy
    Dec 24 2024

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    A final week in privacy episode of Serious Privacy in 2024, where Paul Breitbarth and Dr. K Royal once again give the lead to Big Tech. And Netflix.

    From all of us in the podcast team, we wish you and your loved ones happy holidays. Stay tuned for the season 5 finale!

    With TrustArc’s Privacy Studio and Governance Suite, you can automate cookie compliance, streamline data subject rights, and centralize your privacy tasks—all while reducing compliance costs. Visit TrustArc.com/serious-privacy.

    Powered by TrustArc
    Seamlessly manage your privacy program, assess risks, and stay up to date on laws across the globe.

    With TrustArc’s Privacy Studio and Governance Suite, you can automate cookie compliance, streamline data subject rights, and centralize your privacy tasks—all while reducing compliance costs. Visit TrustArc.com/serious-privacy.

    Powered by TrustArc
    Seamlessly manage your privacy program, assess risks, and stay up to date on laws across the globe.


    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    Proudly sponsored by TrustArc. Nobody Knows Privacy Like the Privacy Pros.
    Learn more at https://trustarc.com/serious-privacy/

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

    #heartofprivacy #europaulb #igrobrien #seriousprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecuritylaw #CPO #DPO #CISO

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    37 mins

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