She Said Privacy/He Said Security A Conversation About the California Delete Act and Future of AI With Investor and Author Tom Kemp
Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur Tom Kemp is the Managing Director of Kemp Au Ventures, an angel investment firm where he and his business partner invest their personal funds into seed and early-stage companies. As an angel investor, he has funded over 15 tech startups. Prior to becoming an investor, Tom was the Founder and CEO of Centrify, a leading cybersecurity cloud provider. As a result of his nearly 15 years in privacy, Tom devotes his time as a policy advisor for Californians for Consumer Privacy. His first book, Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy, a definitive book on Big Tech, will be available for purchase in August.
In this episode…In April, the California Delete Act was introduced in the California State Senate, a measure seeking to give state residents the right to have their personal information deleted from websites and apps. While some people believe it necessary to protect privacy, others believe the legislation could be a burden for businesses. The California Delete Act risks creating a mass exodus for California companies — it could also jeopardize future investments in new products and services to collect personal information.
With the ever-increasing collection of personal information by businesses, it’s safe to say more needs to be done to protect individuals’ privacy. So, is the California Delete Act too harsh or a step in the right direction?
In this eye-opening episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security Podcast, our hosts break down the California Delete Act with guest Tom Kemp, the Managing Director of Kemp Au Ventures. Together, these three privacy advisors inform us about everything we need to know about Senate Bill 362, the challenges of enforcing privacy laws, tips for reducing geolocation trackers, and more. This is one episode you don’t want to miss, so get comfortable and tune in now!