The Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST

And, it's our 100th Episode! We say a massive thank you to everyone who's tuned in and supported our 'pods'.   In this episode, Kellie and Regina take a glance into the future of Privacy and Data Protection. Their conversation explores the evolution of AI and how it uses Data... which can be quite surprising.   They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for good practice. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! ☕️

Episode 99! Just one episode away from an important milestone for the Databasix Team. Details to come soon.   Kellie and Regina tackle 2 stories. The first one, about a tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras. And, the other is about an Etihad Airways worker that used airline data so that they could pursue a customer and message them on WhatsApp.

Here, in Episode 98, Kellie and Regina consider the privacy controversies that Amazon's Alexa and Ring Doorbell have been involved in and share their thoughts on the situation. As well as this the experts also look into a story regarding Spotify and their 5 million Euro fine for a GDPR violation.   They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for good privacy practices. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! ☕️

We're kicking off the week with a Brand #NEW Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST!

Here, in Episode 96, our latest podcast closes out the weekend with a discussion between Kellie and Regina on two stories. The first one, about the co-founder of Apple who has recently warned about the use of AI for hacking and voice verification. They also center in on an interesting story regarding loyalty card schemes at big shops that we use.   They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! ☕️

We're kicking off the weeks with a Brand #NEW Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST!

Our latest podcast closes out the Easter break with a discussion between Kellie and Neil on big data protection stories regarding the NHS and Tesla, and some expert tips to avoid some of the pitfalls.

We're kicking off the weeks with a Brand #NEW Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST!

In this, our 92nd episode, Regina and Kellie discuss the recent controversy that popular mobile money app, Venmo has been creating with their new home feed feature.   Additionally, our experts tap in to concerns about a large unintentional data leak from a health company called Cerebral containing special categories of data. Specifically, mental health data of patients to big tech companies Meta and TikTok.   They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! ☕️

The Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST Episode 91 is on the air! We're excited to be back with a #NEW Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST Episode!

Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST - Episode 90   The Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST is on the air! We're excited to be back with a #NEW Data Rockstar's Coffee PodCAST Episode!

Today, Kellie and Regina talk about a website using Oxford University students' data inappropriately without considering data protection requirements. Additionally, our experts focus on a news story where password managers being hacked and the importance of Two-factor Authentication

It's a very special start to the week... with an extraordinary special guest joining us for our podcast. She loves facilitating the gathering and management of charitable resources to benefit the lives of many individuals. And, we love personal data... a perfect mix for this new episode of the Data Rockstars' Coffee PodCAST!   Kellie Peters welcomes Tamsyn Wymer of African Children's Fund to discuss the right data protection approach in small charities. They share their experiences across the two specialisms and provide great advice on how to help and support people while remaining GDPR compliant. ---------- African Children's Fund links are: Website - https://buff.ly/35OE72P LinkedIn - https://buff.ly/3xsCRfv Databasix Website: https://buff.ly/37p5uwv

Have a great Monday with our new Podcast Episode!

Happy Monday to all our followers, with our new Podcast episode! Today, Kellie and Regina talk about how data is being collected, used, and sold by data brokers. Some of it has the potential to be just a little bit scary! They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! -------- Europeans' data shared 376 times daily in advertising sales: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61465973  Visit our website: www.dbxuk.com

Happy Monday to all our followers, with our new Podcast episode! Today, our Data Rockstars talk about the Queen's Speech that look place in parliament on 11th May and the CCTV use. They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! --------- Ikea put CCTV above Peterborough toilets to check drug use: https://buff.ly/3yG5bgI ICO CCTV checklist: https://buff.ly/3MiAiTo ICO confirms Human Rights changes undermine UK GDPR: https://buff.ly/3laC2Ca -------- Visit our website: www.dbxuk.com 

It's a very special start to the week... with an extraordinary special guest. He loves supporting financial controls in professional organisations and we love personal data... a perfect mix for this new episode of the Data Rockstars' Coffee PodCAST! Regina Johnys and Kellie Peters welcome Paul McCluskey of Gemstone Legal to discuss Data Protection risks in the financial sector and during financial transactions. They share their experiences across the two industries and provide great advice on how to manage financial transactions while remaining GDPR compliant. -------- Scorecard: https://www.gemstonelegal.co.uk/financialstabilityscorecard Gemstone Legal website: www.gemstonelegal.co.uk Databasix UK website: www.dbxuk.com  

Happy Monday to all our followers, with our new Podcast episode! Today, our Data Rockstars focus on social engineering, and how this has led to two data breaches involving MailChimp and HubSpot. They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! --------- MailChimp: https://buff.ly/3v8zNUK HubSpot: https://buff.ly/3uiV4f4

Happy Monday to all our followers, with our new Podcast episode! Today, our Data Rockstars focus on email marketing and spam message. They highlight companies that have been fined by the UK's Information Commissioner's Officer for non-compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).   The analysis includes the ICO fine imposed upon a company for sending thousands of spam text messages during the pandemic: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2022/03/ico-fines-company-for-sending-thousands-of-spam-text-messages-during-the-pandemic/ They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! -------  Visit our website: www.dbxuk.com 

It's a very special start to the week... with extraordinary special guests joining us for our podcast. They love helping organisations with marketing activity and we love personal data... a perfect mix for this new episode of the Data Rockstars' Coffee PodCAST! Kellie and Regina welcome Caroline Stevenson and Paul Coombes of Beyond Your Brand to discuss how they use Marketing and Web Data to support their customers' growth, whilst respecting personal data. They share their experiences across the two industries and provide great good advice on how to grow your organisation's assets while remaining GDPR compliant. ---------- Blog 'SEO: Traffic is Vanity, Conversions are Sanity ': https://www.beyondyourbrand.co.uk/blog-2021/seo-traffic-is-vanity-conversions-are-sanity  Beyond Your Brand Website: https://www.beyondyourbrand.co.uk/  Databasix UK Website: https://www.dbxuk.com/ 

Happy Monday to all our followers with our new Podcast episode! It's a sparkling episode, packed with incredible stats, and it's an episode that's not just about Kellie and Regina, but about all women, all around the world. Our data protection experts discuss personal data and women, with a focus on celebrating International Women's Day 2022! Don't miss this wonderful episode! --------- African Children Website: https://buff.ly/35OE72P Gender Pay Gap Service: https://buff.ly/3i6xRpm Female Pioneers in Data Science: https://buff.ly/35jTf3e Women in Technology Hall of Fame: https://buff.ly/3MOW41R  

Happy Monday with our 79th PodCAST episode with Kellie and Regina!

It's a very special start to the week... with an extraordinary special guest.

Happy Valentine's day!

Happy Monday with our new Coffee PodCAST episode! This week, our Data Rockstars talk about two hot topics that surfaced in last week's data protection news: Cheap testing firm Covid leaks "selfies", passport scans and customer addresses; WoW... how much data will have been affected?!?! Santander bank pays £130 million in a Christmas Day mistake. They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips! -------- Covid Test Case: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2022/01/cheap-covid-test-firm-leaks-selfies-passport-scans-and-addresses-of-customers/  Santander Bank Case: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/30/santander-bank-pays-out-130m-in-christmas-day-blunder   

Happy Monday with our new episode of the Coffee PodCAST series!   Start your day with Kellie and Regina, who will be discussing the most popular questions asked by their clients in 2021 today... Adopting hybrid work hasn't just been a logistical shift for organisations, their data protection systems have also undergone some changes... Speaking of which, our experts will analyse the biggest doubts of 2021 about data protection and provide useful top tips for 2022. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips!   Hybrid Working Infographic: https://www.dbxuk.com/images/infographics/Data-Protection-Challenges-of-Hybrid-Working.pdf  Data Mapping Infographic: https://www.dbxuk.com/images/infographics/DBX-data-mapping-infographic.pdf  How to Avoid Being Scammed: https://www.dbxuk.com/webinars-2021/webinar-how-to-avoid-being-scammed 

We usher in the New Year with our first podcast episode with Kellie and Regina! Our Data Rockstars kick off 2022 talking about a heavy-hitting subject… personal data in the Criminal Justice system! They highlight two different stories that include the mafia, google maps, attempted murder, and domestic violence. And, to close out this packed session, they pick up on some early thoughts about what might be to come from the new UK Information Commissioner. As ever, our experts share top tips and offer nuggets from their expertise.   ----- Italian Mafia: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59884803 Criminal Justice: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/attempted-murder-victims-address-inappropriately-given-to-perpetrator/5111019.article?utm_source=cybersecurity_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cybersecurity+Newsletter+-+05%2f01%2f22_01%2f06%2f2022  New UK Information Commissioner: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2022/01/new-uk-information-commissioner-begins-term/   

Have a good Monday with our 73rd Coffee Podcast Episode with Kellie Peters and our special guest Edward Hampshire, from John Morgan Partnership Ltd.   At the beginning of 2021, we made some predictions on the increase in cyber attacks due to smart and hybrid working. Today, almost 12 months later, the two experts talk about how data breaches have soared discuss the actions that organisations should take to try to avoid getting caught out by these risks. After the risk analysis, the experts will provide practical suggestions. Enjoy our latest episode for 2021 with Kellie and Ed. ---------- - Ransomware:  https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20211119/NEWS06/912346077/Insurers-run-from-ransomware-cover-as-losses-mount?utm_campaign=BI20211119BreakingNewsAlert&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&vgo_ee=rFZRBPpfqNnEhvVtrY924yXkP%2BcQubpg5AR4IN4K2pM%3D&utm_campaign=BI20211119BreakingNewsAlert&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&vgo_ee=rFZRBPpfqNnEhvVtrY924yXkP%2BcQubpg5AR4IN4K2pM%3D  - Ransomware growing as expected attacks every 11 seconds: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2020/12/26/a-cybersecurity-checklist-for-2021---6-ways-to-help-you-protect-yourself-in-coming-year/- - Cyber attacks during Covid: https://news.sky.com/story/cyber-attacks-on-the-uk-hit-new-record-with-covid-vaccine-research-prime-target-12470462 - With 44 billion IoT endpoints today (and that number is expected to triple by 2025) – Internet of things: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2021/02/07/cybersecurity-threats-the-daunting-challenge-of-securing-the-internet-of-things/?sh=3fb6601c5d50/ ---------- Visit JMP Website: www.johnmorganpartnership.co.uk Visit Databasix Website: www.dbxuk.com 

Happy Monday with the penultimate podcast episode for 2021. Our Data Rockstars have devoted a portion of the episode to spotlighting their favourite episodes and sharing their personal experiences in relation to those topics.  In particular, they pick up on the episodes 46 and 67 of our back catalogue. And in timely fashion, they dispel some myths about the GDPR that start to murmur at this time of year. Grab your cuppa and enjoy the company of Kellie and Regina.   GDPR Myths: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/blog-sleigh-ing-the-christmas-gdpr-myths/  Databasix Christmas Gift: https://buff.ly/3lKQqSt 

Happy Monday with our 71st PodCAST episode with Kellie and Regina!

Happy Monday with our 70th PodCAST episode with Kellie and Regina!

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode… it's a special one!   In this week's Coffee Podcast, we're joined by Sally White of SYLO | BEYOND HR, to discuss the data protection and human resources challenges of working from home. Our experts talk about how the HR sector interacts with data protection and some of the challenges they face, sharing their experiences in these worlds. Don't miss this useful and engaging chat where Kellie, Regina and Sally will offer relevant and practical advice on the world of data protection for the HR sector.   Grab a coffee/tea and enjoy this start to your Monday morning.   Check out our GDPR Training Programme and Diploma for HR Professionals: https://www.dbxuk.com/training/hr     Visit Databasix website: https://www.dbxuk.com/   Visit SYLO | BEYOND HR website: https://sylobeyondhr.com/

Happy Monday with our new Coffee PodCAST episode!

Happy Monday with our new Coffee PodCAST episode! Today, Kellie and Regina talk about news from the world of data protection, focusing on two stories that share common themes; behaviour and football! - The case of 'Paul Merson: Football, Gambling and Me': https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0010l43/paul-merson-football-gambling-and-me - Hundreds of footballers have threatened legal action against the data collection industry, which could change how information is handled: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-58873132 They share their knowledge and offer some suggestions for data protection controls. Enjoy your coffee with our expert data protection tips!

Happy Monday with our new podcast episode, including a special guest this week.

And after a week of beak, ready for the new October podcast episode. Kellie and Regina will talk about global vs local news... two high-profile stories with a basic theme in common: metadata. The two experts will focus on: -Bicester town council accused of lying to Commissioner in tribunal ( Check it out: https://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/19629030.bicester-town-council-accused-lying-commissioner-tribunal/)  - Company That Routes Billions of Text Messages Quietly Says It Was Hacked ( Check it out: https://www-vice-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.vice.com/amp/en/article/z3xpm8/company-that-routes-billions-of-text-messages-quietly-says-it-was-hacked) They will share their knowledge and practical tips. Enjoy your early week coffee with our Rockstarts Data.

Welcome to the last Podcast episode of September. We start the week with a sparkling conversation between two data protection experts Kellie Peters and Neil Partridge who tuck into two high-profile stories: - The Fortinet VPN data leak: https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4036879/fortinet-vpn-passwords-exposed-online?utm_source=cybersecurity_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cybersecurity+Newsletter+-+15%2f09%2f21_09%2f16%2f2021  - How Doorstep Dispensare Ltd has successfully reduced their monetary penalty notice: https://actnowtraining-wordpress-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/actnowtraining.wordpress.com/2021/09/20/first-ico-gdpr-fine-reduced-on-appeal/amp/    They will share their experience and insight in relation to these two topics... and some amazing top tips!   Enjoy your coffee with our conversation.

Kickstart your Monday with our new podcast episode! This week, our Data Rockstars will talk about the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the most recent fines that the ICO has issued in relation to direct marketing: ‘The ICO has today announced fines totalling £495,000 to well-known companies that between them sent more than 354 million nuisance messages'. Kellie and Regina will share their knowledge, experience, and essential top tips.  Enjoy our chat with our Data Rockstars! -------- ICO Article: https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2021/09/we-buy-any-car-sports-direct-and-saga-fined-495-000/ 

Have a good Monday with our new podcast episode!  This week Kellie and Regina recorded a ‘philosophical' and fascinating podcase that will strike a chord even with people who don't usually get excited about data protection! They will talk about one of the hottest issues of this year… the case of the Taliban and the extreme aspects of data falling into the wrong hands! Concluding the episode with a deep reflection on the sharing of personal data within unsecured apps... Are certain types of posts worth publishing? Enjoy our chat with our Data Rockstars!

Welcome September... and we're starting the week with a new podcast episode! Today Kellie and Regina expand on the discussion about the impact of data breaches on individuals. The  real-life stories we look at this week have impacted upon: … an NHS worker: https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/nhs-worker-awarded-10000-after-24850848  … owners of firearms: https://www.theregister.com/2021/08/31/guntrader_breach_csv_danger/  … WhatsApp users: https://edpb.europa.eu/system/files/2021-09/edpb_bindingdecision_202101_ie_sa_whatsapp_redacted_en.pdf  Our experts share their experiences and their knowledge about the world of data, and provide useful tips for everyday applications to protect your data. Enjoy your morning coffee with our Data Rockstars!

Happy Monday with our new episode podcast... this week is special. Today, Kellie Peters welcomes Samantha Alford of PPP Management to discuss big hurdles that organisations will need to clear during the rest of 2021. A fun and lively 15 minute chat, where the two data protection experts analyse the challenges of the data protection world and provide keen advice to support our listeners. Do you know what the big risks are for your organisation's data? Are you up-to-speed with current, expert guidance? Enjoy your coffee with Kellie and Sam! --------- Databasix Webinar: https://www.dbxuk.com/webinars-2021/webinar-how-to-avoid-being-scammed Samantha's Book - GDPR: A Game of Snakes and Ladders: How Small Businesses Can Win at the Compliance Game: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084NF1HB9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 

Have a good Monday with our new podcast episode!

Kickstart your Monday morning with our podcast... with a special guest, Neil Partridge! This week our experts, Regina and Neil, collected stories that reflect data protection internal and external threats to organisations, such as: • Hackney Council IT data blunder 'could have cost lives': https://buff.ly/3ywGtw8 • Cyber-attacks on UK councils surge during pandemic: https://buff.ly/2WXgekz • Homeworking firms ‘neglecting compliance': https://buff.ly/3ytgqWG •  'Active' cyber defence to protect data: https://buff.ly/37pgsDc They analyse the stories and highlighting the various risks, and make suggestions for avoiding risks to personal data. Grab your cuppa and enjoy some data protection tips!

Welcome August... we start this month with interesting news from the world of data protection!   Today, Kellie and Regina will talk about three high-profile stories: • Story of a solicitor reprimanded for lack of care and disclosure of client electronic confidential information stored on a non- encrypted USB stick (law firms lack of care and subsequence disclosure of confidential document and information already in podcast 53). Useful tips for organisation to prevent this kind of events and be protected. • UK ICO replacement and New Zealand ICO approach, with focus on ICOs challenges in the near future. • Final note on safety of message chain forwarded/shared on Social Media/WhatsApp groups. Bring your coffee and enjoy your Monday.  ---------- Solicitor rebuked for losing unencrypted USB stick: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/solicitor-rebuked-for-losing-unencrypted-usb-stick-/5109408.article  Speculator the next ICO commissioner: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/facebook-hating-nz-privacy-commissioner-john-edwards-tipped-to-be-uks-privacy-tsar/YCR2HNHQPIMM6ZG4VXDDQDONEI/?utm_campaign=nzh_tw&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=nzh_tw#Echobox=1627178192-1

We're back after a two-week break! Kellie and Regina are bursting with energy and have a bagful of interesting new topics from the world of data protection. This week, our two Data Rockstars will talk about the impact of data breaches on individuals and discuss some recent fines that have been issued. In particular: • The Netherlands hits TikTok with €750,000 fine for child privacy violations: https://buff.ly/3zqe3UK • Dutch DPA Fines Company 525,000 EUR for Failure to Designate EU Representative: https://buff.ly/2WkrRlt  • Gun owners' fears after firearms dealer data breach: https://buff.ly/3iCWUAk • Top Catholic Official Resigns After Phone Data Reveals He Used Gay Dating App: https://buff.ly/3zySpOe  They share their knowledge, experience, and very useful top tips. Grab your cuppa and kick off your day with our Data Rockstars.

Welcome July! Ready for a new hot-topic podcast episode featuring Kellie and Regina? This Monday, our experts talk about the impact of human errors, notably highlighting two stories from the world of data: - The use of private email for official business. - Classified Ministry of Defence documents containing details about HMS Defender and the British military have been found at a bus stop in Kent. They share their knowledge, experience, and very useful top tips. Grab your cuppa and kick off your day with our Data Rockstars. ----- - The use of the emails: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jun/27/hancock-faces-scrutiny-for-using-private-email-for-official-business  - Classified Ministry of Defence documents found at bus stop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57624942.amp    Databasix Website: www.dbxuk.com 

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode! It has been an interesting week in the world of data protection, especially the social media sector. Today, Kellie and Regina focus on trust and reputation, especially when potential data breaches are exposed on social networks. They chat about high-profile stories, including: • Matt Hancock has been accused of having an affair with a close friend who was acting as a consultant for his taxpayer-funded department. • and, an interesting post on Twitter: "The law firm around the corner pulls out its papers and I can fill my notebook with story ideas." They share their thoughts and provide practical advice that each of us can implement in relation to these issues. Kickstart your morning with some data protection insight! -------- Matt Hancock case: https://buff.ly/2UIEhTn Databasix Website: www.dbxuk.com 

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode! It has been a revolutionary week for the world of the data protection… let's say, an interesting time for our sector! Today, Kellie and Regina will talk about the UK adequacy decision and the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (aka TIGRR) report. • The adequacy decision confirmed the as-is approach with respect to the data protection/transfer between UK and EU; • The TIGRR has the task to reform and improve the data laws (i.e. GDPR) after UK-EU agreement toward the future. They will share their thought, ideas, knowledge, and practical approach for the near future. ---------- TIGRR Report: https://buff.ly/3wBTDHp ---------- To listen to our episodes: - Spotify: https://buff.ly/2NUIFex - Podbean: https://buff.ly/2WSzDRe - Google: https://buff.ly/380SNsj

Have a great Monday with our new podcast episode!

And, after a week off, we're ready to start this first Monday in June with a new podcast! In this episode, Kellie and Regina get stuck into a topic that has gone almost unnoticed in the media, but which will affect most of the people in the UK! …the General Practice Data for Planning and Resources initiative and how/why NHS Digital collects, analyses and shares data in relation to the GDPR. Our Data Rockstars chat about their ideas, highlighting the risks and benefits of the GPDPR (not to be confused with the ‘GDPR!). What do you think about it? --------- - The General Practice Data for Planning and Resources: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research/transparency-notice  - NHS Data Collection Plan: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252501494/Privacy-experts-concerned-over-NHS-data-collection-plans?utm_source=cybersecurity_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cybersecurity+Newsletter+-+2%2f06%2f21_06%2f03%2f2021 

3, 2, 1… Pop! ... our 50th episode is online! We've recorded 50 episodes which have been heard over 1000 times by listeners from all over the world... and today to celebrate our successes and the first birthday of our Coffee PodCAST, we have invited a guest speaker, our very own Marketing Leggenda, Giulia. It's a fun conversation, full of laughs and information, as Giulia together with Kellie and Regina talk about how the podcast idea was born, their favourite episodes and what they expect from our podcasts for the future. Grab your cuppa and enjoy a zippy 15 minutes with us.