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Data Protection Made Easy

Data Protection People

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

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49:53

S2 Ep13: GDPR Radio: News Of The Week

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2026/04/20

This week we return for an episode of GDPR Radio where our hosts Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy break down the latest news and developments in data protection, giving you clear, practical insight into what’s happening and what it means in practice.This session will focus on the news of the week, covering key updates, emerging trends, and the topics we think you should have on your radar.

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45:17

S2 Ep12: Weaponised SARs: A Growing Challenge for...

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2026/04/15

Subject Access Requests are a fundamental right under the UK GDPR, designed to give individuals transparency over their personal data. However, across every sector we work with, we are seeing a clear shift in how these rights are being used.In this episode, we explore the rise of weaponised SARs. These are requests submitted not just to access data, but to apply pressure, support disputes, or disrupt organisations.Hosted by Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy, this session will break down what is

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50:34

S2 Ep11: The Online Safety Act Through a Data...

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2026/03/31

Joining our hosts Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy is Paul Holland, CEO and Founder of Beyond Encryption, bringing over 40 years of experience in secure communications, identity verification, and fraud prevention.As safety and privacy regulations begin to overlap, organisations are facing a new challenge, how do you protect users while still complying with the UK GDPR?In this session, we’ll explore:Where safety obligations may conflict with data protection principles The role of encryption and

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44:15

S2 Ep10: GDPR Radio: Data Protection News Of The Week

Data Protection Made Easy ·

2026/03/23

Join us for another episode of GDPR Radio, the news edition of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast, where we explore the latest developments from across the data protection industry.Our regular host Caine Glancy will be joined by Holly Miller as they break down the biggest stories shaping the world of data protection and privacy.These sessions bring together professionals from across the community to hear expert insights, discuss current developments, and share experiences from their own

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43:15

S2 Ep9: Navigating the flow of restricted transfers

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2026/03/16

Caine and Mark will discuss how organisations should approach restricted transfers, what the rules actually require in practice, and some of the common pitfalls businesses encounter when moving personal data across borders.

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48:20

S2 Ep8: GDPR Radio - Data Protection News of the Week

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2026/03/10

This week Catarina Santos is joined by Mark Farrell, who recently made his debut on the podcast and quickly became a favourite with our community.Mark brings valuable experience from his time at the ICO, and tomorrow’s session will explore recent updates around data protection complaints, alongside practical lessons and insights from a major project he and Catarina are currently working on.

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44:42

S2 Ep7: Compliance Isn’t Culture: Fixing the...

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2026/03/02

In this session, Compliance Isn’t Culture: Fixing the Awareness Gap, special guest, Kathryn Brooks will join our hosts Caine Glancy and Catarina Santos to explore why policies and procedures alone are not enough to create a culture of data protection within an organisation.The discussion will focus on why awareness programmes often fail to influence behaviour, and what organisations can do to embed data protection into everyday working practices rather than relying solely on annual training

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40:41

S2 Ep6: GDPR Radio Data Protection News

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2026/02/23

In this episode, Caine is joined by Mark, a former ICO professional and now data protection consultant, to discuss the complexities of defining and protecting personal data, recent legal cases, and why strong data protection practices are essential for building trust. They explore the growing cyber security risks facing small and medium sized businesses, the importance of certifications like Cyber Essentials, the role of online safety in protecting young people from harmful content, and the privacy

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45:34

S2 Ep5: Love, Trust and Due Diligence - Managing Your...

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2026/02/16

In this Valentine’s themed episode, Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy are joined by Katarina Douni to explore how to manage third party relationships in a GDPR compliant way. From on-boarding new suppliers to reviewing existing partnerships, we discuss the role of due diligence, accountability, and ongoing oversight when personal data is shared with external providers. If your organisation relies on third parties to operate, this episode will help you understand how to build trusted and compliant

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45:24

S2 Ep5: Love, Trust and Due Diligence Managing Your...

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2026/02/13

This special episode explores what healthy GDPR relationships with suppliers really look like, from due diligence and contracts through to breach management and exit plans.

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40:06

S2 Ep4: GDPR Radio- Data Protection News of the Week

Data Protection Made Easy ·

2026/02/09

Our two hosts Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy unpack the latest data protection developments, sharing practical insights from the frontline, and answering your questions live on air.

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S2 Ep3: S2 Ep3 DPIAs that actually protect people

Data Protection Made Easy ·

2026/02/02

DPIAs are one of the most powerful tools in data protection when done properly. But too often they become tick box exercises that fail to manage real risk.In this episode, we will be cutting through the theory to focus on what works in practice, including:What regulators actually expect to see Common mistakes that undermine DPIAs How to turn DPIAs into genuine risk management tools Practical examples that protect individuals and organisations alike

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39:17

S2 Ep2: GDPR Radio - Grok, the Online Safety Act, and...

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2026/01/26

Hosts Catarina Santos and Caine Glancy unpack early ICO enforcement activity around PECR breaches, debate whether meaningful consent is still realistic in today’s digital economy, and explore the growing push to protect children online through age assurance and the Online Safety Act.The conversation also turns to Grok and the wider role of AI on social platforms, including Elon Musk’s comments on free speech, regulatory scrutiny in the UK and EU, and whether current laws are moving quickly enough

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41:30

S2 Ep1: The Year Ahead - What Really Matters In 2026

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2026/01/19

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229: Data Protection Made Easy - 2025 Wrapped

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2025/12/12

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 Information Act, adequacy worries, a surge in SARs and the thorny world of employee

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29:46

228: Santas Naughty List - Lessons for Data Retention

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2025/12/03

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. Using Santa’s famous list as a simple way to explain decision making, the

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32:43

227: GDPR Radio - Digital Omnibus, Personal Data and...

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2025/11/26

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 future you can register via our events page or email

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226: Streamlining SARs - Practical Advice for DPOs

Data Protection Made Easy ·

2025/11/17

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 handling Subject Access Requests. If you would like to join us live on future

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33:01

225: Cookies Part 2 Trick or Treat

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2025/11/04

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 to join our community for free via our website, or email

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224: GDPR Radio – National Security, ICO Scrutiny,...

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2025/10/27

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 issues like AI and recent personal data breaches are shaping the compliance

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