Episodes

  • Vietnam’s Data Privacy Revolution: Navigating the 2026 Personal Data Protection Law

    Vietnam’s Data Privacy Revolution: Navigating the 2026 Personal Data Protection Law
    Jan 21 2026
    Vietnam’s Data Privacy Revolution:

    Welcome to Global Privacy Deep Dive, your deep dive into the world of global data law and compliance. Presented by Annie and Rob.

    Today, we’re unwrapping how Vietnam is undergoing a major legislative shift in data privacy. The new Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), effective January 1, 2026, replacing the foundational Decree 13/2023/ND-CP and elevates the country’s compliance requirements to a global standard, often mirroring GDPR.

    In this essential episode, your hosts Annie and Rob break down this critical transition, explaining why this new law is a game-changer for any multinational organization operating in or engaging with the Vietnamese market. It’s no longer a minor compliance item—it’s a critical financial risk.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Protecting Drivers’ Data: Obligations of Car Manufacturers in High-Tech Vehicles

    Protecting Drivers’ Data: Obligations of Car Manufacturers in High-Tech Vehicles
    Jan 21 2026
    In this premiere episode, Annie and Rob explore the hidden data privacy risks in modern vehicles. From driver profiling for insurance to the 'black box' algorithms watching your every move, discover what obligations car manufacturers really have under the new regulations.
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    11 mins
  • Are You Dual-Compliant? Navigating the Dual Data Laws of KSA & Egypt

    Are You Dual-Compliant? Navigating the Dual Data Laws of KSA & Egypt
    Jan 22 2026
    Many organizations operating in key markets like Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Egypt are falling into a critical compliance gap by focusing only on the national data laws (KSA PDPL, Egypt DPL) and ignoring stricter, sector-specific regulations.
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    31 mins
  • UK MedTech: Dual Mandate – Patient Safety & Data Privacy After the 2025 PMS Regulations

    UK MedTech: Dual Mandate – Patient Safety & Data Privacy After the 2025 PMS Regulations
    Jan 22 2026
    The regulatory landscape for medical devices in Great Britain has just been fundamentally reshaped. Effective June 16, 2025, the Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024 introduce a mandate for manufacturers to intensify their monitoring efforts once devices are on the market. The goal is clear: faster detection of safety issues and better containment of risk.
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    30 mins
  • India’s DPDP Rules 2026: A New Era of Privacy and Data Trust

    India’s DPDP Rules 2026: A New Era of Privacy and Data Trust
    Jan 26 2026
    Welcome to the Formiti Privacy Deep Dive with Annie and Rob. Today, we analyze a pivotal shift in the global data landscape: India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. With the enactment of these rules on November 14th, 2025, India has officially entered a new era of digital sovereignty. This legislation moves one of the world's largest digital economies into a strict, consent-first framework, aligning it with top-tier international standards. In this episode, we cut through the legal noise to answer the critical questions for your business: The Shift: How the move from "data processing" to "data trust" changes your operational requirements. The Impact: What the new consent mechanisms mean for startups, multinationals, and tech exporters. The Strategy: Practical steps to transition your compliance framework for the 2026 enforcement timeline. Whether you are a compliance officer in London or a founder in Bangalore, this is your essential briefing on navigating India’s new privacy ecosystem. Press play to future-proof your strategy for the Indian market.
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    38 mins
  • Deep Dive Navigating the Evolving UK Regulatory Landscape for AI in Healthcare

    Deep Dive Navigating the Evolving UK Regulatory Landscape for AI in Healthcare
    Jan 26 2026
    Welcome to the Formiti Privacy Deep Dive with Annie and Rob. The UK does not yet have a single, AI‑specific health statute; instead, AI in healthcare is governed by a patchwork of existing laws, regulators, and guidance spanning healthcare services, medical devices, data protection, and professional standards. For organisations deploying or supplying AI solutions into health and social care, understanding how these regimes intersect is now a strategic and compliance imperative, not a theoretical legal question.​
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    34 mins
  • Malaysia’s Data Privacy Awakening: A 2025 Compliance Guide for International Organizations

    Malaysia’s Data Privacy Awakening: A 2025 Compliance Guide for International Organizations
    Jan 26 2026
    Following the full implementation of the PDPA Amendment Act in June 2025, the "light touch" era of Malaysian data regulation is over. The country has aggressively aligned itself with global standards like the GDPR, significantly raising the stakes for any business
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    29 mins
  • The Great Collision: Why 2025 is the Year Privacy and AI Governance Finally Crashed

    The Great Collision: Why 2025 is the Year Privacy and AI Governance Finally Crashed
    Jan 26 2026
    We are now living through "The Great Collision"—the moment where the unstoppable force of AI innovation has slammed into the immovable object of Global Privacy Law.
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    33 mins