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In Episode 273 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Kohei Kurihara, CEO and Founder of Privacy by Design Lab, about the relationship between privacy, trust, and innovation across Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Kohei shares how his background in startups, blockchain, and digital identity led him to focus on privacy as a foundational element of sustainable technology.

The discussion explores the distinction between security and privacy, including why technical safeguards alone cannot establish trust. Debbie and Kohei examine privacy by design as a proactive discipline, contrasting it with reactive compliance-driven approaches. They discuss why companies that embed privacy early can move faster, innovate responsibly, and build stronger relationships with users rather than slowing progress.

The episode also examines cultural perspectives on privacy in Japan and Asia, including how collective values, family structures, and trust-based relationships influence attitudes toward data sharing. Kohei emphasizes that privacy expectations are shaped by history and culture, and that global frameworks must account for these differences. The conversation reinforces that trust, not compliance alone, is what ultimately determines whether technology is accepted and sustained.

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In Episode 272 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Sean Pauzauskie, Medical Director at the Neurorights Foundation, about the emergence of neurorights and why brain data represents one of the most sensitive frontiers in privacy and human rights. Sean explains what neurorights are, how they developed from advances in neurotechnology, and why mental privacy, identity, and free will must be protected as technology becomes capable of reading and influencing brain activity.

Debbie and Sean explore the five core neurorights, including mental privacy, fair access to mental augmentation, personal identity, free will, and freedom from algorithmic bias. They discuss real-world neurotechnology use cases, from medical treatment to consumer wellness devices, and why commercialization increases the urgency of governance. The episode examines risks such as discrimination, surveillance, and misuse of neural data, even in the absence of malicious intent.

The conversation also highlights Colorado’s groundbreaking neural data protections and how state-level action can address human rights gaps left by federal consumer-focused laws. Debbie and Sean discuss why states can serve as laboratories for rights-based protections, how neurorights differ from traditional data privacy, and what policymakers, companies, and individuals should be thinking about as neurotechnology becomes mainstream.

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In Episode 271 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, talks with Ridwan Oloyede, Emerging Technologies and Technology Policy Lead, about the rapid evolution of data protection across Africa and why global conversations often misunderstand or oversimplify the continent. Ridwan shares insights into how privacy and technology policy have matured across African jurisdictions and why Africa should not be treated as a monolith in global regulatory discussions.

The conversation explores the growth of data protection laws, regulators, and professional communities across the continent, including how capacity building, certification, and cross-border collaboration are shaping the next generation of privacy leadership. Debbie and Ridwan discuss common misconceptions, the importance of local context, and how African countries diverge meaningfully on issues such as post-mortem privacy, registration requirements, audits, and cross-border data transfers.

They also examine how legal traditions that predate the GDPR influence modern African privacy frameworks, including differing approaches to legal bases for processing and consent. Ridwan emphasizes the need for better global research, storytelling, and representation to accurately reflect what is happening on the ground. The episode highlights Africa’s growing role in shaping global privacy norms through innovation, pragmatism, and preventative approaches to data protection.

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