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DataShield Chronicles

Akintunde Idowu

DataShield Chronicles is a storytelling podcast about privacy, power, and people. From billion-euro GDPR fines to everyday data dilemmas, each episode brings Europe’s data protection battles to life—one right at a time.

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Data and Democracy – Elections, Manipulation, and the...

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2025/11/13

In the age of microtargeting and disinformation, personal data doesn’t just shape ads—it can sway entire elections. This episode uncovers how data is weaponised in politics, from loyalty schemes to psychological profiling.We explore the legal limits, ethical questions, and the real stakes for democratic integrity.

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00:06:55

Surveillance, National Security, and Human Rights

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2025/11/06

When the state watches, who watches the state? This week on DataShield Chronicles, we explore how surveillance powers collide with privacy rights—from mass wiretapping to biometric tracking.With rulings like Roman Zakharov v. Russia and Big Brother Watch v. UK, and the story of a journalist under surveillance, we ask: how much privacy must we trade for security?

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00:07:15

Looking East and West – International Transfers and...

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2025/10/30

What happens when your data crosses borders? This week, we dive into the world of standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, and the ever-shifting landscape of international data transfers.With real-world challenges facing small businesses—and a closer look at Meta’s €1.2B fine—this episode unpacks the legal maze behind global privacy.

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00:06:46

Supervisors and Sanctions – The Enforcers of the GDPR

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2025/10/23

Behind every fine and enforcement notice is a regulator with a mandate—and a mission. This week, we explore the role of data protection authorities, how cooperation works across borders, and why some cases take years to resolve.It’s bureaucracy, politics, and power—all in the name of privacy.

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00:07:12

The Future of Privacy – AI, Chatbots, and Dark Patterns

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2025/10/23

What’s next for data protection in a world of artificial intelligence, digital nudges, and invisible consent? In our season finale, we look ahead—exploring the EU AI Act, the ethics of design, and how privacy must evolve to survive.With voices from across Europe and stories from the digital edge, this episode is both a warning and a hope.

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00:08:40

Breach! What Happens When Things Go Wrong – The...

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2025/10/16

One click. One gap. One breach—and everything changes. This week on DataShield Chronicles, we walk through the chaos of a personal data breach: what it means, who must act, and how regulators respond.With lessons from real incidents like British Airways and a fictional DPO in crisis mode, this is privacy under pressure.

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00:07:20

Children, Consent, and Care – Safeguarding the...

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2025/10/09

When kids go online, how do we protect their data—and their dignity? This episode explores the special rules around children’s consent, age thresholds, and the responsibilities of platforms, parents, and regulators.

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Consent, Contracts, and the Murky Middle – Navigating...

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2025/10/02

Is clicking “I agree” really consent? This week, we untangle the tricky legal grounds that let organisations process your data—consent, contract, legitimate interest, and more.With real-world examples from HR forms to health data and loyalty schemes, we explore what’s valid, what’s shady, and what’s flat-out unlawful.

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Controllers, Processors, and the Everyday Data Chain...

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2025/09/25

Behind every app, platform, or service lies a web of data handlers. This episode breaks down the roles of controllers and processors—and how responsibility really works when your data moves from one hand to the next.

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00:08:47

When Rights Collide – Privacy, Journalism, and the...

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2025/09/18

What happens when the right to privacy clashes with freedom of the press? This episode dives into the delicate balancing act between protecting personal data and upholding democratic transparency.From high-profile exposés to courtroom showdowns, we explore how the law tries to reconcile two rights that don’t always play nicely.

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00:07:52

Beyond the General Data Protection Regulation –...

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2025/09/11

The GDPR set the standard—but it’s not the full story. In this episode, we journey into Europe’s evolving digital landscape: the ePrivacy Regulation, AI Act, Digital Services Act, and the growing push for ethical tech.

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00:07:40

Fines, Frontlines, and Future Tensions – GDPR in Action

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2025/09/04

What happens when the world’s toughest data law hits the real world? This week, we explore how regulators, tech giants, and ordinary people are testing the limits of GDPR—from billion-euro fines to battles behind the scenes.

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The GDPR Awakens – A New Era of Digital Rights

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2025/08/28

After years of debate, the General Data Protection Regulation arrived—and everything changed. This episode unpacks the drama, the vision, and the fight to bring EU data law into the digital age.

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00:05:19

One Law to Rule Them All – The Rise of Directive...

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2025/08/21

Before the GDPR, there was a bold first attempt to unify Europe’s data protection rules. This episode tells the story of Directive 95/46/EC—how it rose, what it got right, and where it began to crack.

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00:06:33

Machines, Markets, and the March Toward Control – How...

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2025/08/14

This week on DataShield Chronicles, we uncover how punch cards, population registries, and early tech collided with power—and triggered the first wave of data protection laws in Europe.

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00:06:27

The Genesis of Privacy and Why Data Protection Matters

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2025/08/07

We go back—way back—to the roots of privacy as a human right. From ancient principles to the post-war declarations that laid the groundwork for modern data protection, this episode tells the story of why your digital rights exist at all.

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00:22:10

UK Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]: An Overview

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2024/11/12

This episode provides an exploration of the Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL], a recent legislative proposal introduced in the House of Lords aimed at reshaping data governance in the UK. The bill addresses the use, sharing, and accessibility of data, focusing on principles that encourage responsible data access and foster innovation while safeguarding individual rights and privacy. We discuss:Purpose and Goals of the BillAn introduction to the objectives of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which

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00:11:46

Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic...

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2024/11/12

This episode focuses on the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, a critical regulatory update that adapts the UK’s data protection and privacy framework in light of Brexit. With the end of the transition period, this regulation was designed to ensure the continuity of data protection standards within the UK, while addressing key separations from the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Topics covered include: Purpose of the

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UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill:...

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2024/11/12

This episode explores the UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, a legislative effort aimed at reforming the UK’s data protection framework post-Brexit. Designed to streamline data laws, support innovation, and provide flexibility for businesses, this bill marks a significant evolution from the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. We’ll cover how this proposed legislation seeks to balance privacy protections with the UK’s ambitions to foster a more data-driven economy. Topics covered

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UK Data Protection Act 2018: Safeguarding Personal...

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2024/11/12

UK Data Protection Act 2018: Safeguarding Personal Data in the Digital Age This episode delves into the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), which modernized the UK’s data protection framework in line with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and tailored it to UK-specific requirements. We explore how the DPA 2018 governs the processing of personal data, the rights it affords to individuals, and the obligations it places on organizations handling data. This legislation is

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