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"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast"
“The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, hosted by Debbie Reynolds, features strategic conversations with global leaders on the most critical data privacy and emerging technology issues shaping business today. Each episode delivers executive-level insight on regulatory change, artificial intelligence, data ethics, and global privacy risk.
With more than 1 million downloads, listeners in over 160 countries, and reach across 3,594 cities, the podcast connects with a highly targeted audience of senior decision-makers responsible for privacy, cybersecurity, and data strategy.
This is not a general audience podcast. It is a platform designed to reach the people who influence enterprise technology adoption, investment decisions, and regulatory strategy.
Audience
- 34% Data Privacy decision-makers (CXO level)
- 24% Cybersecurity decision-makers (CXO level)
- 19% Privacy Tech and Emerging Technology companies
- 17% Investor groups (Private Equity, Venture Capital)
Rankings and Reach
- Top 2% of 4.6 million podcasts worldwide
- Top 5% globally (ListenNotes, 2024)
- Top 5% weekly downloads (The Podcast Host, 2024)
- Top 50 peak Business and Management (Apple Podcasts, 2024)
Sponsor Impact
- 4 sponsors secured funding within 12 months
- $45 million average funding raised per sponsor
- 3 average enterprise customer sales within 6 months
Sponsors gain direct access to a qualified, global audience actively engaged in privacy, AI, and data governance decisions.
About Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds, known as “The Data Diva,” is a global advisor on data privacy and data governance. She works with executives, legal teams, and boards to reduce risk, retain value, and increase revenue through effective data strategy.
She is the Founder and Chief Data Privacy Officer of Debbie Reynolds Consulting LLC, Chair of the IEEE Global Trusted Data Architectures Industry Connections Subcommittee, and a former member of the U.S. Department of Commerce Internet of Things Advisory Board.
With more than 20 years of experience, she advises organizations across industries including AdTech, FinTech, EdTech, biometrics, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and privacy technology.
She is also the host of this podcast, with more than one million downloads and listeners in over 160 countries.
Learn more: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/
"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast"
The Data Diva E288 - TerrI Lewis and Debbie Reynolds
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Terri Lewis, Founder of Planet Connected
In this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy, Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva speaks with Terri Lewis, Founder of Planet Connected, about privacy, data governance, and risk in smart cities and connected infrastructure. Terri shares her background in digital strategy and her work supporting collaboration between cities and technology providers, emphasizing the importance of building trust and transparency into smart city initiatives.
The conversation explores how everyday systems such as water utilities, parking applications, and license plate readers collect and process personal data, often without individuals fully understanding the scope of that data collection. Debbie and Terri discuss how data from smart meters, for example, can reveal occupancy patterns and behavioral insights, and how location-based services and parking systems can introduce privacy risks through the collection of personal and financial information.
They examine the role of third-party vendors and the challenges organizations face in managing data across multiple providers, including concerns about overcollection, lack of transparency, and unclear data ownership. Real-world examples highlight how individuals may be required to provide more data than expected for routine activities, raising questions about proportionality and necessity.
The episode also explores broader IoT risks, including long device lifecycles, evolving capabilities through updates, and the increasing use of cameras and image-based technologies. Debbie and Terri discuss how advances in image recognition and facial recognition can enable identification of individuals in public spaces, creating new risks that existing legal frameworks may not fully address.
The discussion emphasizes that organizations must take a proactive approach to data governance, anticipating potential misuse, addressing unintended consequences, and aligning technology deployment with public expectations and trust. As cities continue to adopt connected technologies, leaders must ensure that innovation is balanced with strong privacy, security, and accountability practices.
By popular demand, Debbie Reynolds Consulting is now offering executive briefings on emerging data privacy risks and how companies can avoid them. To learn more, visit the Executive briefings page on my website.
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