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Identity Protection in AI World in Privacy with Bob Burke and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E153 S07

🔐 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 CONVERSION  00:02:30 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.fit4privacy.com], ⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠ [www.punitbhatia.com], ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/] , ⁠https://www.beyondidentity.com/⁠ [https://www.beyondidentity.com/]   Podcast⁠ ⁠ [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

How to Protect Identity & Eliminate Threats

🔐 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 CONVERSION  00:02:30 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.fit4privacy.com], www.punitbhatia.com [www.punitbhatia.com], https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-burke-4293712/] , https://www.beyondidentity.com/ [https://www.beyondidentity.com/]   Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

Class Actions in Privacy with John Yanchunis and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E152 S07

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 Janis. 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 CONVERSION  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 Laws ABOUT 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, John is known for breaking down complex legal concepts and providing insightful analysis of trends shaping consumer protection and corporate accountability. 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.fit4privacy.com],www.punitbhatia.com [www.punitbhatia.com]  Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

Class Action Litigation

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 Janis. 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 CONVERSION  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 Laws ABOUT 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, John is known for breaking down complex legal concepts and providing insightful analysis of trends shaping consumer protection and corporate accountability. 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.fit4privacy.com],⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠ [www.punitbhatia.com]  Podcast⁠ ⁠ [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]

Future of privacy in 2045 or 2050

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 CONVERSION  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.fit4privacy.com],www.punitbhatia.com [www.punitbhatia.com], https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicfab/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicfab/], https://www.fabiano.law/en/ [https://www.fabiano.law/en/]   Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcasthttps://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast [https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast]  Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog [https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog]  YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy [http://youtube.com/fit4privacy]