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46: The future of digital privacy with former Google & Meta executive and privacy expert, Rob Leathern

Feb 26, 2024

Former Google & Meta executive, Rob Leathern, discusses digital data evolution, AI in privacy, and consumer understanding. Topics include data privacy challenges, regulatory contrasts, and enhancing safety with AI. Insightful conversation on navigating privacy laws and balancing data access for developers.

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Quick takeaways

Consumers face challenges in safeguarding their data due to reliance on company policies.

Balancing stringent privacy policies with personalized services poses difficulties for tech companies.

The need for a cohesive global privacy framework is emphasized amidst contrasting regulatory approaches.

Utilizing AI for enhancing data privacy shows promise in combating fraudulent activities.

Deep dives

Data Privacy Evolution Over Time

The guest, Rob Ledin, shares his journey transitioning from working with online advertising to tackling privacy issues in big tech companies like Facebook and Google. Throughout his career, he noticed the increasing concerns around online data privacy dating back 20 years. Consumers have expressed worries about data security and trust in various online platforms. Despite these concerns, the practical ability for users to protect their data remains challenging, often leading to a dependence on companies' policies and regulations to safeguard their information.

Introduction

2min

Navigating the Data Privacy Landscape

5min

Navigating Digital Integrity in Business Systems

22min

Regulatory Contrasts between UK/Europe and US on Antitrust and Privacy

2min

Navigating the Patchwork of Privacy Regulations

12min

Balancing Data Access for Developers and Consumer Privacy

3min

Enhancing Safety with AI and LIMs

3min

If you like Taking Inventory, do us a favor and give us a 5-star rating and review. It’s the best way to help support ——— Rob Leathern is a respected data and privacy expert. He was most recently at Google as the VP of Product Management leading privacy and security product teams. Prior to that he led the Business Integrity product team at Facebook. He recently founded Trust2ai where he is CEO. Rob sits down with James and Daniel to talk about the evolution of digital data and privacy, the role of AI in privacy, and what he thinks consumer should understand. ——— Connect with James and Daniel! LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/ Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/ Twitter: James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/ and follow Taking Inventory on LinkedIn and Twitter!

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