Privacy in Practice

In this episode of Privacy in Practice, hosts Kellie du Preez and Danie Strachan welcome Charmian Aw, Partner at Hogan Lovells, to examine the growing relevance of the Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System in an increasingly global data economy. Learn why organizations such as Cisco, Mastercard, and Alibaba have obtained certification, why the framework is gaining renewed attention among multinational organizations, and how it complements existing transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). The conversation also explores how CBPR certification plays a role in procurement, regulatory cooperation, and the evolution of responsible data processing.

Gaming is now one of the world's biggest entertainment industries, and with growth comes scrutiny. In this episode of Privacy in Practice, hosts Kellie du Preez and Danie Strachan sit down with Alex Roberts, Partner and Head of TMT in China at Linklaters, to explore how gaming companies navigate privacy compliance across multiple jurisdictions. From children's online safety requirements in APAC to class action litigation trends in the U.S., the discussion offers practical insights on building privacy programs that work globally. Whether you're managing vendor relationships, responding to data subject requests, or trying to understand regional regulatory variations, this episode sheds light on how to approach privacy compliance in one of the world's most dynamic and complex industries.

What does a regulator really want to see when they investigate your company? In this episode of Privacy in Practice, hosts Kellie du Preez and Danie Strachan sit down with Helen Dixon, Ireland's former Data Protection Commissioner, for an unprecedented conversation about privacy compliance from the regulator's perspective. Helen shares practical insights on building effective privacy programs with limited budgets, handling data subject access requests without triggering complaints, and what actually matters when regulators assess compliance efforts. Whether you're running a growing SME or managing privacy for a larger organization, this episode offers invaluable guidance on navigating GDPR requirements with common sense, fairness, and pragmatism.

Privacy enhancing technologies sound great in theory, but how do you actually implement them? In this episode of Privacy in Practice, hosts Kellie du Preez and Danie Strachan sit down with Monisha Varadan, EMEA Privacy Lead at Google, to explore the practical realities of implementing PETs. From differential privacy to synthetic data, Monisha demystifies these cutting-edge tools and explains how organizations can leverage them to enable business innovation while protecting user privacy. Whether you're a privacy professional exploring PETs for the first time or a technical leader looking to balance privacy with utility, this episode offers practical guidance on when, why, and how to use privacy enhancing technologies effectively.

How do you protect patient data when clinical trials move beyond traditional clinic walls? In this episode of Privacy in Practice, hosts Kellie du Preez and Danie Strachan sit down with Aarthi Iyer, Senior Director & Senior Corporate Counsel at Cogent Biosciences and Microsoft Fellow, to explore the evolving landscape of privacy in clinical research. From managing decentralized trials with wearables and apps to navigating AI applications like synthetic control arms, Aarthi shares insights on balancing innovation with patient protection. Whether you're working in clinical research or simply interested in how privacy adapts to emerging technologies, this conversation offers practical guidance on building privacy programs that support both scientific integrity and patient rights.