This year witnessed several state-wide and comprehensive privacy laws introduced, some of which are going to be effective from the coming year. - Are we going to witness the regulatory landscape further evolving in 2024 and new privacy laws being introduced? - Do the nuances and differences between different state privacy laws matter when ensuring …

Katharina Koerner was on #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. The conversation between the two privacy professionals centered around Responsible AI governance, including different risks associated with AI, strategies to identify these risks, possible approaches to building in-house AI governance s…

Jerry Bui and Dominique Calderon discuss their initial trip to Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa, where they completed the first part of their mission. There's more to do and they are looking to build a larger team of digital forensics experts that will carry on the mission. Is a pro bono mission to Africa right for you? Listen in detail to wha…

Colleen M. Yushchak was recently on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav The conversation between the two privacy experts centered around trends and important changes in the privacy world, which includes recent regulations, technology, acts, and rulings; more specifically, the growing importance of…

Jerry Bui and Dominique Calderon discuss their upcoming trip to Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa, where they plan to educate and train personnel on digital forensics procedures for the identification and prevention of financial crimes. They emphasize the need to tailor their curriculum and methods to Lesotho's unique tech landscape, which may …

Ryan Carrier was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav " The insightful conversation between the two privacy experts focused primarily on AI auditing, how it should be conducted, the need for responsible AI systems, how to build ethical and bias-free AI, and more. They also touched upon the need …

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating yet complex world of synthetic media, focusing on Hyperrealism and Deepfakes. We explore how these advanced AI technologies create life-like content, either for enhancing entertainment experiences or for darker purposes like fraud, defamation, or harassment. We discuss the ethical and legal concerns th…

What is ChatGPT? What are the privacy and other issues that can arise from frequent and widespread usage tools like ChatGPT? Should we build guardrails for ChatGPT? Tune into our podcast Simplify for Success hosted by privacy experts Priya Keshav CEO and founder of Meru Data and Jeff Jockisch, Data Privacy Researcher at Privacy Plan, as they discus…

This interview with the illustrious Jessica Hyde is part of our Career Series and is pulled from the 2019 archives. While she and I have moved on from our previous employers and Magnet Axiom is well beyond it's 3.0 release, some of the digital forensics themes discussed are still relevant today. Here are some key takeaways listed below: Forensics i…

Hey there #ForensicsWeirdo community, we are in Season 4!! Can you believe it? We are going to clean up the format of our episodes a lot more this season with proper intros, outros, and professional production quality, in general. Thank you for your listening commitment. We are on the crest of something special here in the Digital Forensics industr…

What are deepfakes? How do deepfakes work and how does it incorporate AI? What are some fraudulent, corporate and political use cases of deepfakes? Can experts differentiate between original data and AI produced data and how? Tune into our podcast Simplify for Success hosted by privacy experts Priya Keshav CEO and founder of Meru Data and Jerry Bui…

Kalina sits down with Cheryl Wilson Griffin, strategic consultant with 20+ years’ experience leading innovation in the legal tech space, to discuss Season 2 Episode 7 of the TV show Better Call Saul, episode title: Inflatable. 🚨🚨Spoiler Alert🚨🚨 Cheryl and Kalina discuss the differences between wolves and sheep. And which one Jimmy is...While Kim is…

What better way to prepare for privacy in 2023 than gaining intel from privacy professionals themselves MeruData founder and CEO and privacy expert Priya Keshav sat down with Colleen Yushchak, Senior managing director at Ankura, in the Privacy and Cybersecurity practise, who spent the last 20 years in the legal and technology consulting space focus…

Kalina sits down with Sheila Grela, Paralegal and brains behind SDPA's Virtual Lunches, to discuss Season 2 Episode 5 of the TV show Better Call Saul, episode title: Rebecca. Watch this Episode on YouTube 🚨🚨Spoiler Alert🚨🚨 Sheila and Kalina discuss the difficulty of being a woman working in a man;s world, in this case a law firm. As Kim tries to fi…

Kalina sits down with Stephen Herrera, eDiscovery Business Development Executive, to discuss Season 3 Episode 5 of the TV show Better Call Saul, episode title: Chicanery. Watch this Episode on YouTube 🚨🚨Spoiler Alert🚨🚨 Stephen brings his a-game to this episode! Kalina and Stephen discuss Jimmy's day in front of the New Mexico State Bar, fighting to…

In our first episode Kalina sits down with Jerry Bui, Emerging Data Advisory Leader, to discuss Season 2 Episode 8 of the TV show Better Call Saul, episode title: FiFi. Watch this Episode on YouTube 🚨🚨Spoiler Alert🚨🚨 With over 20 years of experience in forensic technology, Jerry brings his forensic expertise to discuss the episode where Jimmy finds…

Kassi Burns, Jon Rowe, and I report from #ILTACON22 and debrief on the metaverse panel. We each represent different types of businesses that operate within the #ediscovery industry, but jointly think about how we can improve #metaverse education for the litigation support community. You'll get different perspectives from us as a mixed research team…

Shea Brown was on #SimplifyForSucess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Mr. Brown spoke about AI ethics and AI governance and why companies should engage in these topics. He also discussed the NIST AI governance framework and the need for auditing the use of AI. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background musi…

We invited Lauren Kitces on #SimplifyForSucess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Lauren discussed FTC's proposed rulemaking regarding data privacy and data security. She also shared her insights around the enforcement actions from the past and how companies can prepare for the FTC enforcement. Thank you to Fesliya…

Explore the metaverse with child-like wonder and you might live forever. ***** Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: http://bit.ly/dffsubstack The Digital Forensics Future (DFF) podcast is also available on the platforms below. Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-forensics-forecast-dff/id1452113840 Google Pod…

This episode is for ediscovery practitioners in the lit support industry. Are you overwhelmed with the ever-growing sources of modern data? You aren’t alone. As soon as the industry develops best practices for managing nontraditional data types such as Slack, cellphones, and social media, a new platform emerges and we have to start from scratch. In…

Kassi Burns, Jon Rowe, and I research whether VR meetings are realistic for the future of work. We each represent different types of businesses that operate within the #ediscovery industry, but jointly think about how the latest enterprise tech might become a discoverable data source for our dispute and investigation matters. You'll get different p…

Chris McLellan was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Chris spoke about the Data Collaboration Alliance, a nonprofit working with the mission to advance technology standards and protocols aimed at minimizing the use of data in operational environments. He also spoke about Dataware technology,…

Tawfiq Alashoor was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Mr Alashoor shared the results from his behavioural economics of privacy. He also discussed the factors influencing people’s ability to make privacy decisions. Disclaimer: Some of the studies mentioned in the podcast are published, condit…

The hype behind the metaverse is unreal and the recent NFT/crypto fallout has proven that greed can be a motivating factor. Investigations are happening in the virtual realm and we need to get better at it. ***** Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: http://bit.ly/dffsubstack The Digital Forensics Future (DFF) podcast is also availa…

Heidi Saas was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Heidi spoke about the Metaverse and the challenges around data and privacy in the Metaverse. She also discussed the privacy and safety issues arising within the Metaverse. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background music. *Views and opin…

Lewis Eisen was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav Lewis delved deep into the topic of understanding privacy policies. He further spoke about what organizations can do to improve their policy drafting, in light of the forthcoming regulations. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background mu…

There is no blurring of lines in the Metaverse where the CGI needs to blend convincingly with real world surroundings -- because it's all CGI. The Metaverse is one giant deep fake. There is no expectation of real world fidelity. ***** Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: http://bit.ly/dffsubstack The Digital Forensics Future (DFF) …

My guest on this episode of Digital Forensics Future is Jon Rowe, President & CEO, Pinpoint Labs. We talk about the innovative technology that makes up the Metaverse. ***** Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: http://bit.ly/dffsubstack The Digital Forensics Future (DFF) podcast is also available on the platforms below. Apple Podcas…

Robin Meyer was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Robin discussed the technique of tokenization and the advantages offered by it. She also spoke about her professional journey and TokenEx’s cloud data protection platform. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background music. *Views and opi…

The battle for the soul of the Metaverse is on. Are blockchain purists, technologists, and individual content creators way too far behind the eight ball to benefit the most from decentralization? ***** Get the ForensicAF trucker hat here: https://4n6ktr.com/product/trucker-cap-forensicaf-logo/ Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: h…

Samantha Ettari was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Samantha spoke about biometrics and the various biometric laws in the US. She also discussed cases regarding the use of biometrics and the regulatory aspects that organizations should pay attention to. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for th…

Is technology an adequate proxy for IRL interactions? History has proven that it is. ***** Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: http://bit.ly/dffsubstack The Digital Forensics Future (DFF) podcast is also available on the platforms below. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-forensics-future-dff/id145211384…

Adriaan van Rossum was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Adriaan talked about a more privacy-preserving analytics platform called Simple Analytics and other alternatives to Google Analytics. Thank you to Fesliyan Studios for the background music. *Views and opinions expressed by guests do no…

Does the metaverse have a chance at being decentralized or are there signs already that it will be heavily centralized? The Russian cryptocurrency sanctions imposed by Web 3.0 private companies provides us with a hint as to the way things are headed. ***** Subscribe to the Metaverse Forensics newsletter here: http://bit.ly/dffsubstack ***** Jerry B…

Alysa Hutnik was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Alysa discussed the upcoming changes and challenges in the ad tech industry. She spoke on several topics, including the Belgian DPA’s recent decision on IAB, first-party data, dark patterns, personalization, and more. Listen to the entire co…

Alexandra Ebert was on Simplify for Success, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. Alexandra is an ethical AI, synthetic data & privacy expert, serving as the Chief Trust Officer at Mostly AI. She spoke about the use of synthetic data and the benefits it offers. Alexandra also discussed the different approaches to crea…

We invited Nancy Nemes on Simplify for Success, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. With expertise in AI, IoT, mobility, cybersecurity, and embedded systems, Nancy discussed the challenges in humanizing AI and the intersection of privacy and security with AI. She also spoke about the need to regulate AI without restr…

We invited Lauren Kitces on #SimplifyForSucess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. As a member of Sidley Austin's privacy and cybersecurity practice, Lauren discussed some of the upcoming privacy laws and how organizations can stay prepared for these laws.By Priya Keshav

We invited Robert Smallwood on #SimplifyForSucess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav. As the CEO at IG World magazine and Chair at Certified IG Officers Association, Robert spoke on the results of a recent global IG study. He discussed the evolution of IG, tools being used in IG and the obstacles in IG. *Views and o…

Dan Doggendorf was on the latest episode of #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav to discuss IG programs. Dan is a founder and principal advisor of Pro4:Six Consulting and comes with over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and audit compliance. Mr. Doggendorf discussed the w…

We invited Katharina Koerner on #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav to discuss IG programs As a senior leader with a Ph.D. in EU law and a deep interest in new technologies and information security, Katharina spoke about homomorphic encryption and multi-party computation (MPC). She also discussed …

We invited Odia Kagan on our #SimplifyForSuccess podcast series, hosted by Priya Keshav CEO of MeruData to discuss IG programs. Odia is a Partner and Chair of GDPR Compliance and International Privacy at Fox Rothschild. She spoke about cookie banners and ways to operationalize them to provide control and choice to the users. She also discussed the …

We invited Dheeraj Thimmaiah on our #SimplifyForSuccess podcast series, hosted by Priya Keshav CEO of MeruData to discuss IG programs. Dheeraj joined Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Global Ethics & Compliance team in 2019, where he serves as a Global Director with a focus in Compliance Analytics and Technology. Dheeraj discussed the use of analytics and com…

We invited Susan Lindberg on our #SimplifyForSuccess podcast series, hosted by Priya Keshav CEO of MeruData to discuss IG programs. Susan is a shareholder at Gable Gotwals with more than 25 years of experience as an attorney in the energy sector, both at the law firm and as a general counsel. She spoke about the growing ransomware threats and the p…

Jake Frazier, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, was on #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav to discuss IG programs. As the practice lead of Information Governance, Privacy & Security, Mr. Frazier helps legal, records, information technology and information security departments with e-di…

Jeff Jockisch, the Data Privacy Researcher at Privacy Plan, was on #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav to discuss IG programs. Jeff spoke about privacy-enhancing technologies and what elements constitute a privacy-enhancing technology. He also discussed the existence of data biases in analytics pr…

Anjana Susarla was on #SimplifyforSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav to discuss IG programs. As a professor of Responsible AI, Anjana spoke about AI-based bias and discrimination and why organizations should build and deploy AI in a responsible manner. She discussed how data bias, bias from the method of tra…

Debbie Reynolds- the Data Diva, the founder, CEO and the Chief Data Privacy officer of Debbie Reynolds Consulting, was on #SimplifyForSuccess, a podcast series presented by Meru Data and hosted by Priya Keshav to discuss IG programs. Debbie discussed the right to privacy of individuals and transparency around data and how companies can use privacy …