🎙️ A new episode of #Confessions of a DPO is now live!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Noah M. Kenney for a thoughtful conversation about AI governance and what it takes to build practical, effective AI governance for organizations.

We discussed Noah's published textbook Governing Intelligence and field guide to AI, Privacy and Security, exploring how they help bridge the gap between AI governance theory and real-world implementation. Both the textbook and field guide are available to download for free.

One of the highlights of our conversation is Noah's  five-layer framework to how to approach AI governance, security, privacy, and compliance.

Whether you're a privacy / data protection professional, DPO, compliance officer, legal counsel, or anyone working with #AI, this episode offers practical insights into how organizations can move beyond principles and put governance into practice.

A big thank you to Noah for sharing his expertise and experience.

#AIgovernance #nordicdatacompliancecentre #digital520 #confessionsofadpo

Vibe Coding & What Not: What Happens When DPOs Try to Figure Out What Developers Are Actually Doing?

AI is changing how software gets built, but what does that mean for engineering and data protection teams?

In this episode, I sat down with Benjamin Ramhofer, CTO & Co-Founder at Maya Data Privacy, to talk about #vibecoding, #AI-assisted development, and the challenges organizations face as developers gain access to increasingly powerful tools.

As AI reshapes the way software is built, the real question isn't just what developers can do with it—it's how organizations can embrace innovation while managing data protection, risk, and accountability. And what role should the DPO play in that journey?

🎧 Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts: How is AI changing development practices in your organization?

#Podcast #SoftwareDevelopment #dataprotection #DPO #GDPR #Compliance #confessionsofaDPO

Today is a special day for everyone working in data protection — GDPR Day 💙

Every 25th of May is a reminder of how far the community has come, and how important our work continues to be in building a more trustworthy and human-centered digital world.

To celebrate the occasion, I’m very happy to share a new episode of Confessions of a DPO 🎙️

This time, I had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Naureen Hussain— a respected DP pro who is helping organisations navigate the intersection of innovation, governance, and trust.

What I particularly appreciate about Naureen is her ability to bring humanity and clarity into complex conversations around AI and governance. She combines deep expertise with a very practical and people-centered perspective — something our industry truly needs more of.

Our conversation is honest, insightful, and full of reflections on the evolving role of DPOs and governance professionals in today’s fast-changing world.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to support the podcast, listen to these conversations, and contribute to this amazing community.

Happy GDPR Day to all the DPOs, lawyers, security experts, and advocates working every day to protect people’s rights and build digital trust 🎉

#GDPRDay #GDPR #DataProtection #ResponsibleAI #DPO #ConfessionsOfADPO #AI

In the latest #Confessions of a DPO and Friends, we dive into #AI governance, risk, and the evolving role of the #DPO — a topic that’s quickly moving from theory to everyday reality.

I’m joined by Raymond Andrè Hagen — a recognized expert in data protection, AI governance, and privacy compliance. He combines academic insight with practical experience, regularly speaking at conferences and contributing to the discourse on how organizations can manage AI risks responsibly while meeting regulatory obligations.

Please take a look at Raymond's publications. https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/raymohag

Exciting News!

David Clarke and I are thrilled to announce the launch season 2 of Confessions of a DPO and Friends.

In Episode 1, we explore an essential topic that’s more relevant than ever: Due Diligence with AI-Powered SaaS.

Whether you're a DPO, compliance officer, or just someone navigating the complexities of AI-powered software, this episode is packed with practical knowledge and thought-provoking discussions.

Episode 10: Filip Stoitsev, Global DPO @ IKEA, Sweden

This episode features the Global DPO of IKEA Filip Stoitsev, who openly shares his incredible journey to becoming a DPO, the challenges faced along the way, and the lessons learned.

It’s an honest, insightful conversation filled with valuable takeaways for practitioners, aspiring DPOs, and anyone navigating leadership in data protection.

A perfect way to start the year: with reflection, inspiration, and practical insights from someone who has truly walked the path. Thank you Filip!

🎧 Don’t miss this final episode of season 1— and thank you to everyone who has followed Confessions of a DPO, to all the positive feedback and to all DPO's sharing their story.

By the end of 2025, we proudly reached 234 cities worldwide! 🎉

Each episode is produced by the award winning producer Johnny Xing at amaxingmp.com. Thank you so much for your incredible help, patience, professionalism, and the positive energy you bring every time—it’s truly appreciated!

Thrilled to announce that a brand-new episode of Confessions of a #DPO with a twist is out now! It’s another teaser for next year’s season — Confessions of a DPO …and friends! Don’t miss it!

Our guest is truly exceptional! 🎙️ Together with my co-host Kalle Sebastian Nummelin, we had the greatest pleasure of inviting David Clarke, a highly experienced #CISO. We consider CISO as the DPO’s best friend!

In this episode we talk about the incident management and working together with a DPO.

Thank you, David! and thank you Kalle!

Each episode is produced by the award winning producer Johnny Xing at #amaxingmp.com Thank you so much for your incredible help, patience, professionalism, and the positive energy you bring every time—it’s truly appreciated!

Episode 8: Fanny Mrani, DPO @ Leesman, UK

Toghether with my co-host Kalle Sebastian Nummelin, we had the greatest pleasure of inviting one of the coolest DPOs we know!

Meet Fanny Mrani, a Data Protection Officer in a tech start-up!

In this episode, we dive into a day in Fanny's 👠👠 and of course, a few confessions you won’t want to miss 😉

📢 A quick heads-up: the sound quality in this episode isn’t perfect — our internet connection had other plans! 😅 After two recording tries one in September and the other one in October, we decided the conversation was too good not to share. Thanks for bearing with us!

Whether you’re a seasoned #dataprotection professional or just curious about what life is like behind the scenes of a data protection officer, this conversation is packed with insights and stories that will make you think (and maybe laugh a little).

Thank you, Fanny!

Each episode is produced by the award winning producer Johnny Xing at amaxingmp.com. Thank you so much for your incredible help, patience, professionalism, and the positive energy you bring every time—it’s truly appreciated!

🎧 Stay tuned for the next release in a few weeks, where we have yet another teaser episode for the next year's season "Confessions of a DPO...and friends" We'll have the DPO's best friend joing the podcast studio. Who might that be? 😎