"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast The Data Diva E157 - Kim Emiru and Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Kim Emiru, Vice President, Privacy, Sony Pictures Entertainment. We discuss the importance of considering privacy first when approaching a job, especially in multinational corporations where privacy laws and cultural expectations vary. We discuss the complexities of hiring for privacy positions and the impact of data collection on minority populations. We stress the importance of diverse viewpoints in improving businesses and the need for more opportunities for people of color in the privacy field. We also discussed the importance of privacy in the workplace and how it can impact career prospects, as well as the rise of Generative AI and the need for sensible policies and guidelines to be put in place to ensure that employees are aware of the risks and benefits of using new technologies.
We discuss the challenges of navigating the complex privacy laws in the US and the potential impact of AI on privacy legislation and the importance of being mindful about sharing information on social media, especially when it comes to children, and the upcoming changes in child privacy laws, including the California Age Appropriate Design Code. We emphasize the importance of building relationships and supporting each other in the workplace and the need for clear definitions and consistency in privacy legislation to protect individuals while making it as easy as possible for businesses to comply and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.