The Data Diva E189 - Cindy Warner and Debbie Reynolds

"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast

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Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Cindy Warner, Founder and CEO of 360ofme. We discuss the evolving landscape of data privacy and the importance of ethical data usage. Cindy shares her unconventional journey from aspiring to a medical career to becoming a tech industry leader. She recounts her work with ERP solutions and her pivotal experience at Salesforce, highlighting data's power in driving insights for organizations.
The conversation delves into the evolution of 360ofme, emphasizing the shift towards consumer consent and privacy in marketing. We discuss the need to reawaken ethical practices in data usage, highlighting the challenges in building a trusted AI corpus, ensuring data is bias-free, and the high costs associated with data preparation and testing. Cindy explains the significance of verified identity, consent, and context in data sharing and how 360ofme makes revoking consent easier than traditional platforms.
The episode introduces Privacy Policy Co-Pilot and Enterprise Privacy Pulse, tools designed to assess an enterprise's privacy maturity and compliance. Cindy talks about companies releasing products without considering data privacy and the ethical implications of such actions. We also raise concerns about data security and storage, discussing the vulnerabilities of retaining extensive image data and the impracticality of such practices.
The discussion highlights the need for a human-centric approach in technology, the role of regulators, and the impact of prioritizing profit over ethical considerations. The episode also covers the effectiveness of the Biometric Information Privacy Act, citing Facebook's $650 million settlement, and addresses concerns about biometric data usage in public spaces. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of privacy by design and ethical considerations in product development, aiming for a more responsible and consumer-trust-focused technology industry and Cindy’s hope for Data Privacy in the future.
From 360ofme: At 360ofme, we're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new Companion Products: Privacy Policy Co-pilot and Enterprise Privacy Pulse. Privacy Policy Co-pilot is an AI-driven tool that analyzes and grades your privacy policies, providing actionable improvement suggestions to boost customer trust. Enterprise Privacy Pulse lets organizations complete a self-assessment to evaluate their privacy practices and receive personalized insights for enhancement. Currently, in beta, we invite you to sign up and be among the first 100 registrants to enjoy a 25% discount. Email 360ofme to take advantage of this offer at [e-mail]

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