The Real Cost of Ignoring Experts: Why A DIY Privacy Strategy Is A Ticking Time Bomb

Privacy Pros Podcast

From hidden costs that lurk like an iceberg to DIY disasters, we discuss why cutting corners today could cost you dearly tomorrow.

Tune in and find out why when it comes to data privacy, ignorance isn't bliss—it's a ticking time bomb.

In this eye-opening episode, we have a conversation with Sean Falconer, a former postdoc medical student at Stanford turned leading expert in Privacy!

In this episode Sean shares:

• His fascinating journey from competitive programming and medical research into the world of privacy
• The common pitfalls companies encounter with a DIY data privacy approach
• How AI is rewriting the cybersecurity playbook and what it means for Privacy Pros
• Why investing in yourself isn't just smart—it's essential.

Tune in to level-up your privacy game and avoid the pitfalls of going it alone.

Sean has a lofty goal: to make the digital economy safer.

And he's doing so one API at a time. A former competitive programmer, entrepreneur, and expert storyteller, his many accomplishments include designing the software used to create ICD-11 at the World Health Organization, founding Proven.com, and leading developer relations teams at Google. When he’s not interviewing industry insiders as one of the hosts of the popular Software Engineering Daily podcast or diving into all things data security and privacy on Partially Redacted, you can find this world-class tech talent serving as Head of Marketing and Developer Relations at Skyflow, the world’s first and only data privacy vault delivered as an API.

If you're ready to transform your career and become the go-to GDPR expert, get your copy of 'The Easy Peasy Guide to GDPR' here: https://www.bestgdprbook.com/

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