Data Protection Made Easy

Data Protection Made Easy

A weekly podcast hosted by our experts at Data Protection People covering a wide range of data protection and cyber security topics. We also join together to discuss the news of the week and recent changes in the industry. Data Protection People are one of the UK's leading Data Protection Consultancies with clients in every sector. Whether you are an experienced DPO or a Student trying to break into the industry we hope these podcasts will provide valuable insights for all. We host these sessions LIVE with a large audience of data protection practitioners who have the ability to unmute and get involved, Visit our events page and check out the amazing events we have on the horizon. See Events.

Episodes

December 12, 2025 53 mins
In this special 2025 Wrapped edition of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos count down the top five most listened episodes of the year and unpack what they tell us about the real challenges facing DPOs and privacy teams. From the ethics of employee monitoring in an AI and hybrid working world, to what it really takes to stand out as a DPO, through to the Data Protection and Digital Informati...
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 Santa’s Naughty List, Lessons For Data Retention dives into one of the core challenges in data protection, deciding what to keep, what to archive, and when it is finally time to let go. In this festive live episode, Caine Glancy and Katarina Douni explore sensible retention periods, the risks of holding information for longer than necessary, and the practical steps organisations can take to manage disposal and stay compliant....
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 Join Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos for Episode 227 of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast. Explore the Digital Omnibus proposals, personal data changes, SAR purpose tests, data breach reforms, cookie rule updates and a new CNIL study on selling personal data. A clear and practical update for UK and EU privacy professionals. If you would like to tune in to live episodes of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast in the futu...
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 In this follow up to our SARs session, Caine Glancy and Oluwagbenga Onojobi take questions and real scenarios from the Data Protection Made Easy community and work through them live. They look at property data in social housing, SARs linked to disrepair claims, how far to go with redactions and third party data in employment files, and what reasonable and proportionate looks like in practice. A practical listen for anyone han...
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November 4, 2025 33 mins
Tune in to the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast for a special episode as we celebrate Halloween in style and return for part two of our Cookie discussion. Catarina Santos was joined by special guests Gbenga and Holly who shared expert insights and top tips for our audience to take away. If you enjoy listening to the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast and want to join our brilliant hosts live on future episodes, you can request...
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 In this week’s episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast, hosts Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos unpack the latest GDPR news. The discussion centres on the ICO’s handling of the MOD breach and the difficult balance between national security, transparency, and accountability. The hosts also explore inconsistencies in ICO enforcement, what this means for public bodies compared to private organisations, and how emerging i...
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During this episode of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast our host Caine Glancy was joined by special guest Gbenga Onojobi to discuss the most popular topic in our community ... Subject Access Requests (SARs). Data Protection People has experienced a huge influx in SAR related queries over this summer and its a concern shared by DPOs across the UK. As well as several episodes on SARs the Data Protection People team also off...
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Why Digital ID is the headline topic

Digital ID promises faster access to services and stronger fraud controls, yet it raises real questions for privacy, transparency, and accountability. In this session we break down what a UK Digital ID framework could look like, how identity attributes are shared, what lawful bases may apply, and the governance you need before adoption. You will leave with clear steps to trial, pr...
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     Catarina Santos is joined by Oluwagbenga Onojobi (Gbenga) and Holly Miller, with a brief cameo from Phil Brining, for a fast moving guide to cookies in 2025. We cover what cookies are and the key types, why recent CNIL fines, including the Google case, show enforcement is rising, how PECR and UK GDPR apply, and what the DUA Act reforms mean for low risk cookies, fines, and the ICO consultation. We compare UK and EU approaches...
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    This week on GDPR Radio, Philip Brining and Catarina Santos explored some of the biggest stories in data protection. From CCTV audits and employee monitoring, to the ICO’s scrutiny of police use of facial recognition, the discussion also touched on AI posture tracking as an alternative to biometric surveillance. They unpacked the recent CJEU ruling that pseudonymised data is not always personal data, debated whether personal opinio...
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     On this special episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast we were joined by Phil Brining, Catarina Santos, Caine Glancy, and returning host Joe Kirk to look back at the top ten episodes from the last five years of the show. Data Protection People were not only celebrating their 10-year anniversary, but also marking five years of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast. A huge thank you to all of our listeners and communi...
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     Recorded on Friday 29 August 2025, this live episode of Data Protection Made Easy brings together Catarina Santos, Caine Glancy and Philip Brining to explain what the latest Online Safety Act changes mean in practice. The team walk through how age verification works, why VPN downloads have surged in the UK, and the real impact on privacy, user experience and compliance. You will hear practical guidance on DPIAs, vendor select...
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     In this follow-up to our most popular session to date, Caine Glancy and Philip Brining return to continue the conversation on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. With over 200 Data Protection Officers joining us live, this episode dives deeper into what’s changing, what’s not yet in force, and how organisations should be preparing in the months ahead.  If you’re responsible for compliance, data strategy or supporting DPOs, th...
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    In this landmark episode of Data Protection Made Easy, hosts Phil Brining and Caine Glancy explore the newly passed Data (Use and Access) Act with over 270 data protection practitioners and enthusiasts in attendance, making it our most popular session to date. Together, they break down the key changes introduced by the Act, how it evolved from the DPDI Bill, and what it means for both public and private sector organisations. T...
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    Part Two – SARs from Employees & Ex-Employees: In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into the complexities of handling Subject Access Requests from current and former employees. Our expert panel shares real-life examples, lessons from our recent in-person SAR workshop, and practical tips to help organisations navigate these often sensitive and challenging requests with confidence and compliance. 
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    Subject Access Requests (SARs) from employees and ex-employees can be some of the most complex and sensitive for organisations to handle, often tied to grievances, disputes, or litigation. In this episode, we break down why these requests are so challenging and offer practical advice on how to manage them confidently and compliantly. Join our expert hosts and special guest Nia Roberts from Woodgate & Clarke as we explore r...
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    In this special episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, Joe Kirk shares his top 10 lessons from four years of working in the world of data protection. From starting out in sales and speaking with hundreds of DPOs to working hands-on as a consultant, Joe reflects on the biggest challenges, most common trends, and essential takeaways for anyone in the profession. Whether you’re just starting out or you're a seasoned DP...
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    Tune in to this week's episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast where our hosts Joe Kirk, Catarina Santos and Phil Brining joined together to discuss the news of the week, including the latest updates from the ICO and expert opinions from our brilliant hosts. If you would like to join us on future episodes of the podcast, you can register for all upcoming discussions on our website. Upcoming Events.
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    n this week’s episode of the Data Protection Made Easy podcast, our expert hosts Joe Kirk, Catarina Santos, and Phil Brining came together to explore one of the most popular and debated topics in the data protection space: what it takes to stand out as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in today’s fast-evolving landscape. With over 200 episodes under our belt, Data Protection Made Easy has always been about honest, accessible con...
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     In this episode of GDPR Radio, hosts Phil Brining, Joe Kirk, and Caine Glancy return with the latest news and hot topics from the world of data protection. The discussion takes an interesting turn as the team explores whether verbal conversations can fall under the scope of the GDPR, prompting thought-provoking insights and audience debate. They also touch on the recent controversy surrounding Prince Harry's visa application ...
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