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Serious Privacy

Dr. K Royal, Paul Breitbarth & Ralph O'Brien
Serious Privacy
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  • Serious Privacy

    Schrödinger's data - Guidance on being Anonymous and Web Scraping

    17/07/2026 | 33 mins.
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    Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O'Brien, and  Dr. K Royal, discuss a week in privacy. And we discuss some of the hot topics including an European Data Protection Board (EDPB) we also look at the EDPB guidelines on anonymisation, and Web scraping, including data dimensionality - which we looked up live!

    We also discussed Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit in the UK - spoiler alert, he lost. And Meta up so some shenanigans. Come join the fun!
    As we enter the summer months, the world of data protection and privacy legislation continues to evolve, especially in the UK and EU. In this post, we'll explore the latest updates surrounding the UKs Information Commission and the ongoing changes affecting its governance. 

    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
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    A week in privacy, but we're really talking US Supreme Court

    15/07/2026 | 36 mins.
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    Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O'Brien, and Dr. K Royal, discuss a week in privacy. Let's be honest though - it's really the US Supreme Court reent decisions in Slaughter and Chatrie. Tune in for a lievely discussion. Oh - and we're also on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@seriousprivacypodcast
    Chatrie v. United States (25-112): Police officers conducted a Fourth Amendment search when they acquired Okello Chatrie’s location data from Google because an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy in his cell-phone location information. 
    Trump v. Slaughter (25-332): The Federal Trade Commission’s for-cause removal provision, 15 U. S. C. §41, is contrary to the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution.
    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
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    Digital Colonization with Samantha Simma

    01/07/2026 | 41 mins.
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    Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Ralph O'Brien and Dr. K Royal, ( Paul Breitbarth was out) meet with the phenomenal Samantha Simms. We had the best time going deep on some really substantive issues, even starting with Samantha's answer on the unexpected question. Join us as we discuss key issues and the digital colonization.
    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
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    Censorship, Safety, or Something Else? (Social Media Controls with Fey O'Brien)

    25/06/2026 | 40 mins.
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    Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Ralph O'Brien , Dr. K Royal, and Paul Breitbarth explores the implications of proposed social media age restrictions in the UK to under 16s, through the insights of university student (and our editor!) Fey O'Brien, emphasising the importance of digital literacy and open communications.
    As the debate surrounding social media age restrictions continues, it is vital to consider the implications for minors and their rights. Engaging with younger voices like Fey's adds depth to the discussion, illustrating the importance of balancing safety and freedom in the digital landscape. Instead of imposing blanket bans, fostering digital literacy and open communication can pave the way for a more informed generation of social media users.
    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
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    Bonus on AI, Games, and Governance of Emerging Tech

    22/06/2026 | 28 mins.
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    Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Ralph O'Brien , Dr. K Royal, and Paul Breitbarth each provide a summary of the respective conferences they attended. The IAPP AI conference in Dublin, Games Expo, and Governance of Emerging Tech. Enjoy!
    If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!

    From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
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The PICCASO award winning Podcast, for those who are interested in the hottest field of human rights and laws on the digital frontier. Whether you are a professional who wants to learn more about privacy and privacy laws, data protection, GDPR or cyber law or someone who just finds this fascinating, we have topics for you from data management to cybersecurity, from social justice to data ethics and AI and digital identity protection. In-depth information on serious privacy topics including interviews with privacy leadership, privacy culture, serious discussions, and more. This podcast, hosted by Dr. K Royal, Paul Breitbarth and Ralph O'Brien, features open, unscripted discussions with global privacy professionals (those kitchen table or back porch conversations) where you hear the opinions and thoughts of those who are on the front lines working on the newest issues in handling personal data. Real information on your schedule - because the world needs serious privacy. Follow us on BlueSky (@seriousprivacy.eu) or LinkedIn
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