Whether you are a seasoned privacy professional, a website owner trying to decipher privacy compliance requirements, or a person that wants to learn more about your privacy rights, podcasts can be a very informative source of entertainment. Privacy podcasts can cover a variety of interesting topics such as:
- New privacy laws and their requirements;
- Enforcement actions, lawsuits, and fines;
- How privacy compliance requirements affect certain industries (e.g. advertising and marketing industries);
- Privacy in historical contexts; and
- Interesting books, articles, and research in the field.
While there are quite a lot of privacy and data protection podcasts out there, below is a list of just a few of our favorites (in no particular order):
Table of Contents
Privacy Lawls by Termageddon
We’re a bit biased on this one. Privacy Lawls is a podcast where our President, Donata Stroink-Skillrud, interviews well-known privacy professionals (and yes, it does include laws and lols). The podcast discusses commonly asked questions (e.g. what does it mean to share data?), the history of privacy, and frequently misunderstood privacy topics.
Favorite episode: The history of privacy part 1 with Cobun Zweifel-Keegan
The Data Diva Talks Privacy by Debbie Reynolds
Privacy attorney Debbie Reynolds (aka the Data Diva) is one of the most well-known names in privacy and her podcast does not disappoint. Through extensive interviews with privacy professionals, the Data Diva Talks Privacy podcast explores timely topics such as AI, privacy career journeys, engineering, cybersecurity and more.
Favorite episode: Andowah Newton and Debbie Reynolds
Data Privacy Detective by Joe Dehner
Our third pick is the Data Privacy Detective, a podcast created by Joe Dehner, a privacy attorney and Partner at Frost Brown Todd. This podcast breaks down complex privacy topics such as blockchain, AI, biometrics, foreign intelligence, workplace privacy and more into digestible, 15-20 minute episodes. This podcast also does a great job of keeping listeners up to date with the latest privacy news.
Favorite episode: Data privacy and the automobile: your car is watching, recording, and sharing your data
ADCG on Privacy & Cybersecurity by Jody Westby
Jody Westby is a powerhouse attorney working in privacy, cybersecurity and cyber governance so it should come as no surprise that her podcast is one of our favorites. The podcast discusses various timely topics in privacy and cybersecurity such as insurance, data breaches, adtech, incident response, government reforms and more.
Favorite episode: A look at the consequences of the Uber and Twitter CISO cases
Privacy Please by Cameron Ivey and Gabe Gumbs
The Privacy Please podcast is one of our favorites as it’s an entertaining, funny, and informative way to learn about privacy. The podcast covers the latest privacy news and timely topics such as facial recognition, how to protect your privacy online, AI, advertising, and more. The podcast also includes riveting interviews with privacy and cybersecurity experts.
Favorite episode: Amazon Clinic: who’s ready to sign away some privacy?
The Privacy Advisor by the IAPP and Jedidah Bracy
It really wouldn’t be a roundup of the best privacy podcasts without a mention of The Privacy Advisor podcast by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, hosted by its Editorial Director, Jedidah Bracy. This podcast is meant for privacy professionals to learn more about and take a deep dive into complex privacy topics such as the EU AI Act, state privacy bills and laws, surveillance, lawsuits and more. In addition, the podcast frequently features interviews with privacy advocates, regulators, and lawmakers.
Favorite episode: Catching up with the co-author of the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
Data Protection Breakfast Club by Andy Dale and Pedro Pavon
Have you ever wanted to meet the people behind the coolest privacy products or people who litigate the most interesting technology and privacy cases? Then the Data Protection Breakfast Club is the podcast for you! Through interviews with interesting people such as Ami Rodrigues, the Privacy Counsel of Chipotle and Kristin Scerchek, the General Counsel of Lyft, the Data Protection Breakfast club provides insights into the careers of notable privacy professionals.
Favorite episode: Blocking the merger of ketchup & fries with Alan Chapell
We hope that these podcasts help you learn more about privacy, whether it be for your company or yourself, and that they keep you entertained as well!
