Privacy in Africa What’s Changing and What Comes Next E163

EU Opti-In vs US Opt-Out

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, we speak with Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy), about why California continues to set the direction for privacy regulation in the United States.    KEY MOMENTS  00:00 – California Privacy Protection Agency  03:25 – State of US Privacy  05:02 – Why California Leads   08:30 – Mandate in CalPrivacy and how it works  15:12 – How does AI impacts privacy laws? Will we see new legislation?  20:40 – U.S. vs EU vs UK AI Regulation Models  23:30 – Measuring the Impact (Drop System)  28:45 – Opt Out vs Opt In  35:27 – Business Feedback and Innovation  39:20 – Closing and final message to audience    Tom explains how California became the first jurisdiction to establish a comprehensive privacy framework through a public vote, how CalPrivacy operates as an independent regulator, and how it balances innovation, AI development and consumer protection in one of the world's largest economies , They explore California’s approach to AI and automated decision‑making, the upcoming rights taking effect in 2027, the Delete Act and one‑click data broker deletion, opt‑out versus opt‑in models, and how CalPrivacy measures real‑world impact beyond legal compliance.  A must‑listen for privacy professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of privacy and AI governance.    ⸻    ABOUT THE GUEST  Tom Kemp is the Executive Director of the CalPrivacy. Before his role at the CalPrivacy, Tom was a Silicon Valley-based tech entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO. Tom was a full-time volunteer on the 2020 campaign to pass the California Privacy Rights Act and has since advised on significant tech policy legislation across the country, including the Delete Act (SB 362), the AI Transparency Act (SB 942), and bills in Texas, Nebraska, Vermont, and Washington. He has been recognized for his policy contributions by both the California and Texas State Senates. Tom is the author of Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and history from the University of Michigan.    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.     ⸻  Resources & Links    Guest Links  Tom Kemp https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkemp/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkemp/] , https://privacy.ca.gov/ [https://privacy.ca.gov/]     GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights)  • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ [https://growskills.store/courses/]  • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/ [https://growskills.store/insights/]  • Website: https://growskills.store/ [https://growskills.store/]    FIT4Privacy  • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com [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]    Punit Bhatia  • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/]    Books   • Be Ready for GDPR  • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance  • Intro to GDPR  • Be an Effective DPO

Privacy in Africa What’s Changing and What Comes Next E163

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, privacy expert Punit Patia welcomes Ridwan Oloyede to the Fit4Privacy podcast to discuss how privacy is perceived and evolving across Africa.  KEY MOMENTS  01:38 – State of Africa Privacy Overview  03:25 – Laws Across Countries  05:18 – State of Compliance   09:04 – AI Reshaping Regulation  14:12 – Africa Privacy state in next 5-7 years  16:23 – Contact Information    Ridwan explains that many African constitution's guarantee privacy rights and that, since 2001, data protection laws have expanded to dozens of countries, typically through omnibus statutes plus sector-specific and regional rules. They discuss compliance maturity, noting increasing local compliance requirements (such as registration and transfer authorizations), growing enforcement activity, and emerging litigation models that vary by country.     The conversation also covers rapid growth in AI governance, including national AI strategies and policies, proposed AI-specific and emerging-technology legislation, amendments to data protection laws to address AI, and actions by regulators such as moratoriums and guidance on facial recognition and biometrics.    ⸻    ABOUT THE GUEST   Ridwan Oloyede is a Nigerian legal practitioner, researcher, and expert in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology policy. As co-founder of Tech Hive Advisory and a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), he focuses on AI governance, digital ethics, and cross-border data transfers in Africa.    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.     ⸻  Resources & Links  Guest Links  Ridwan Oloyede https://www.linkedin.com/in/oloyederidwan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oloyederidwan/]   GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights)  • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ [https://growskills.store/courses/]  • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/ [https://growskills.store/insights/]  • Website: https://growskills.store/ [https://growskills.store/]    FIT4Privacy  • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com [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]    Punit Bhatia  • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/]    Books   • Be Ready for GDPR  • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance  • Intro to GDPR  • Be an Effective DPO

AI Governance in Africa

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, privacy expert Punit Patia welcomes Ridwan Oloyede to the Fit4Privacy podcast to discuss how privacy is perceived and evolving across Africa. KEY MOMENTS  01:38 – State of Africa Privacy Overview  03:25 – Laws Across Countries  05:18 – State of Compliance   09:04 – AI Reshaping Regulation  14:12 – Africa Privacy state in next 5-7 years  16:23 – Contact Information    Ridwan explains that many African constitution's guarantee privacy rights and that, since 2001, data protection laws have expanded to dozens of countries, typically through omnibus statutes plus sector-specific and regional rules. They discuss compliance maturity, noting increasing local compliance requirements (such as registration and transfer authorizations), growing enforcement activity, and emerging litigation models that vary by country.     The conversation also covers rapid growth in AI governance, including national AI strategies and policies, proposed AI-specific and emerging-technology legislation, amendments to data protection laws to address AI, and actions by regulators such as moratoriums and guidance on facial recognition and biometrics.    ⸻    ABOUT THE GUEST   Ridwan Oloyede is a Nigerian legal practitioner, researcher, and expert in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology policy. As co-founder of Tech Hive Advisory and a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), he focuses on AI governance, digital ethics, and cross-border data transfers in Africa.    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.     ⸻  Resources & Links    Guest Links  Ridwan Oloyede https://www.linkedin.com/in/oloyederidwan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/oloyederidwan/]     GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights)  • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ [https://growskills.store/courses/]  • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/ [https://growskills.store/insights/]  • Website: https://growskills.store/ [https://growskills.store/]    FIT4Privacy  • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com [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]    Punit Bhatia  • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/]    Books   • Be Ready for GDPR  • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance  • Intro to GDPR  • Be an Effective DPO

Privacy Careers in a World of AI E162

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, privacy expert Punit Bhatia speaks with Barry Moult, a longtime data protection professional and mentor to emerging talent.     KEY MOMENTS  00:00 – AI & Misinformation: Risks of AI content.  01:42 – Retirement & Mentoring: Barry’s ongoing guidance.  06:30 – Human Oversight: Why privacy still needs humans.  10:04 – Mentoring Careers: Advice for newcomers.  13:21 – Making Privacy Fun: Creative training & gamification.  18:33 – Career Tips: Networking and practical skills.  23:26 – Collaboration: Working with cyber & legal experts.  28:57 – Future of Privacy: AI, careers, and opportunities.    Their conversation explores how AI is changing the privacy landscape, why human judgment still matters, and what new professionals should know when building a career in data protection.    Barry shares practical insights from his decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, apprenticeships, and hands-on learning for new privacy professionals.     This episode is a guide for anyone entering privacy, offering actionable advice, career strategies, and a glimpse into how the profession is evolving in the age of AI.    ⸻    ABOUT THE GUEST   Barry Moult is an information governance and data protection consultant who helps people as DPO, trainer, and consultant. Punit was recently won the ICO Excellence in Data Protection Award 2020. Barry founded and chaired the Eastern Region IG Forum since 2003 and is chair of GP-PCN (DPO) National Network 2020      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.     ⸻    Resources & Links    Guest Links  Barry Moult https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moult-5b028319/?originalSubdomain=uk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moult-5b028319/?originalSubdomain=uk]    GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights)  • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/  [https://growskills.store/courses/ ] • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/  [https://growskills.store/insights/ ] • Website: https://growskills.store/ [https://growskills.store/]    FIT4Privacy  • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com  [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 ]   Punit Bhatia  • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/]    Books   • Be Ready for GDPR  • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance  • Intro to GDPR  • Be an Effective DPO

Privacy should be fun

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, privacy expert Punit Bhatia speaks with Barry Moult, a longtime data protection professional and mentor to emerging talent.     KEY MOMENTS  00:00 – AI & Misinformation: Risks of AI content.  01:42 – Retirement & Mentoring: Barry’s ongoing guidance.  06:30 – Human Oversight: Why privacy still needs humans.  10:04 – Mentoring Careers: Advice for newcomers.  13:21 – Making Privacy Fun: Creative training & gamification.  18:33 – Career Tips: Networking and practical skills.  23:26 – Collaboration: Working with cyber & legal experts.  28:57 – Future of Privacy: AI, careers, and opportunities.    Their conversation explores how AI is changing the privacy landscape, why human judgment still matters, and what new professionals should know when building a career in data protection.    Barry shares practical insights from his decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, apprenticeships, and hands-on learning for new privacy professionals.     This episode is a guide for anyone entering privacy, offering actionable advice, career strategies, and a glimpse into how the profession is evolving in the age of AI.    ⸻    ABOUT THE GUEST   Barry Moult is an information governance and data protection consultant who helps people as DPO, trainer, and consultant. Punit was recently won the ICO Excellence in Data Protection Award 2020. Barry founded and chaired the Eastern Region IG Forum since 2003 and is chair of GP-PCN (DPO) National Network 2020      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.     ⸻    Resources & Links    Guest Links  Barry Moult https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moult-5b028319/?originalSubdomain=uk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moult-5b028319/?originalSubdomain=uk]    GrowSkills (Privacy Courses & Insights)  • Courses: https://growskills.store/courses/ [https://growskills.store/courses/]  • Insights: https://growskills.store/insights/  [https://growskills.store/insights/ ] • Website: https://growskills.store/ [https://growskills.store/]    FIT4Privacy  • Website: https://www.fit4privacy.com  [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 ]   Punit Bhatia  • Website: https://www.punitbhatia.com [https://www.punitbhatia.com/]    Books   • Be Ready for GDPR  • AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance  • Intro to GDPR  • Be an Effective DPO