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In this episode
Summary
Introduction: 0:00
- Paul Collier, Data Protection Officer at The DPO Centre, joins the podcast.
- Formerly working as a front-line police officer.
- Refereeing for semi-professional football.
Working as a front-line police officer: 2:00
- Paul on being a first responder.
- Transferable skills between police officers and DPOs.
- Protecting privacy.
- Leaning on investigative skills in both roles.
What does a Data Protection Officer do?: 6:06
- Paul on bridging legal concerns with business operations.
- Demystifying new technologies.
- Helping companies become more GDPR compliant.
- Whether DPOs need to be trained as lawyers.
Considerations when hiring a DPO: 9:26
- Paul on prioritizing practical experience over qualifications.
- Balancing business needs with client requirements.
Counseling companies on facial recognition: 11:33
- Paul on the lack of understanding of facial recognition technology.
- Thinking of facial recognition as a useful tool in the right hands.
- The need for total transparency.
- Consulting with experts to ensure compliance.
Should governments regulate facial recognition technology?: 16:00
- Paul on extreme surveillance states.
- Pervading issues with facial recognitions.
- Solutions that protect against bias.
How DPOs manage expectations with resistant clients: 20:36
- Paul on applying the grandmother test.
- Counseling clients on alternative solutions.
How DPOs can work effectively with legal departments: 23:49
- Paul on working collaboratively with in-house counsel.
- Working in step with technology departments.
Becoming a semi-professional football referee: 25:23
- Paul on transitioning from player to ref.
- Managing the stress of the moment.
- Refereeing for the National League.
- Becoming a referee full-time.
Rapid-fire questions: 30:06
- Paul’s favorite part of the day-to-day.
- Professional pet peeves.
Book recommendations: 32:13
- Permanent Record by Edward Snowden
- When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope.
What Paul wishes he’d known as a young lawyer: 33:33
- Paul on slowing down.
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