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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]

Why does EU AI Act matter in your business?

In this episode of the Fit4Privacy Podcast, host Punit Bhatia explores the EU AI Act— why it matters, what it requires, and how it impacts your business, even outside the EU. You will also hear about the Act’s risk-based approach, the four categories of AI systems (unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal risk), and the penalties for non-compliance, which can be as high as 7% of global turnover or €35 million. Just like GDPR, the EU AI Act has global reach—so if your company offers AI-based products or services to EU citizens, it applies to you. Listen in to understand the requirements and discover how to turn AI compliance into an opportunity for building trust, demonstrating responsibility, and staying ahead of the competition. KEY CONVERSION  00:00:00 Introduction to the EU AI Act  00:01:22 Why the EU AI Act Matters to Your Business  00:03:40 Risk Categories Under the EU AI Act  00:04:52 Key Timelines and Provisions  00:06:07 Compliance Requirements  00:07:09 Leveraging the EU AI Act for Competitive Advantage  00:08:38 Conclusion and Contact Information    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 he 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]

Seven Years of GDPR: Balancing Power Between Organizations and Data Subjects Through Trust

In this milestone episode of the Fit4Privacy podcast, host Punit Bhatia is joined by three distinguished privacy experts — Dr. Kerry Miller (AI Governance Expert, U.S.), Heidi Waem (Partner, DLA Piper, Brussels), and Dr. Valerie Lyons (COO, BH Consulting; Academic & Author) — to reflect on 7 years of GDPR and explore what lies ahead.  Whether you’re a privacy professional, business leader, or just curious about how data protection shapes our digital lives, this conversation offers both a critical reflection on GDPR’s first seven years and foresight into its future role in AI and trust.  KEY CONVERSION  00:03:25 Panelist Introductions and Initial Thoughts on GDPR  00:09:06 Significant challenge that remains in up to 7-9 years of GDPR  00:18:10 Has there been a fair amount of reporting on compliance failures over the years?  00:21:11 EU Compliance Gaps and How Companies Can Avoid Them   00:29:56 Has the GDPR has been successful in balancing the power equilibrium of organization and data subjects?   00:35:35 Role of trust after 7 years of GDPR   00:41:39 From GDPR compliance in AI World, what can be done additionally?   ABOUT GUEST  Heidi Waem is the head of the data protection practice at DLA Piper Belgium and specialized in data protection and privacy. She assists clients with all aspects of EU Regulatory Data Protection compliance including the ‘structuring’ of data processing and sharing activities to achieve an optimal use of data, advising on data transfers and the processing of personal data by means of new technologies (AI, facial recognition,…). Dr. Cari Miller is the Principal and Lead Researcher for the Center for Inclusive Change. She is a subject matter expert in AI risk management and governance practices, an experienced corporate strategist, and a certified change manager. Dr. Miller creates and delivers AI literacy training, AI procurement guidance, AI policy coaching, and AI audit and assessment advisory services. Dr. Valerie Lyons is a globally recognized authority in privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance. Holding a PhD in Information Privacy along with CDPSE, CISSP, and CIPP/E certifications, she serves as a trusted strategic advisor to regulatory bodies and organizations across both public and private sectors. Valerie has played an influential role in shaping EU-wide data protection frameworks and enforcement strategies, and is an active member of the European Data Protection Board’s pool of experts, as well as other global cyber and data protection bodies.  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.fit4privacy.com],⁠⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠⁠ [www.punitbhatia.com], ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiwaem/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiwaem/], ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-miller/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-miller/], ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielyons-privsec/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielyons-privsec/]  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]

Privacy Compliance in AI World with Sylvestre Dupont in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E148 S06

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 CONVERSION   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 [https://parseur.com/%22%20/o%20%22https://parseur.com/], 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 [https://www.fit4privacy.com/] , www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/]  , https://parseur.com/ [https://parseur.com/]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvestredupont/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvestredupont/]   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]

Govern and Manage AI to Create Trust with Mark Thomas and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E147 S06

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 CONVERSION  00:01:45 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.fit4privacy.com],www.punitbhatia.com [www.punitbhatia.com], https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomas8/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markthomas8/]  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] , https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkThomasGRC [https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkThomasGRC]