Let's Talk Privacy

Aakash Suri
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“Let’s Talk Privacy” isn’t just another GDPR or data protection podcast, it’s a fresh, lively, and truly accessible conversation led by the uniquely engaging hosting style of Aakash Suri. No legal jargon, no gatekeeping, and definitely no need for a law degree. Each episode breaks down privacy concepts in simple, relatable language while exploring how everyday choices shape our fundamental digital rights. Aakash speaks with professionals at all levels and business leaders across sectors to uncover how they really implement GDPR—sharing honest lessons, practical wins, and SMART, actionable takeaways. Designed to inspire the next generation of privacy pros, the show encourages young people to see privacy as a meaningful, future-shaping career. And with AI reshaping the world, we dive into how privacy underpins safe, ethical, and compliant AI use. Expect clarity, authenticity, and conversations that make privacy matter to everyone.

  1. 1d ago

    Human in the Loop: AI, Conscious Leadership and the Risk of Human Extinction with Ratna Morjaria

    FREE GIVEAWAY 2 lucky winners will get a 2-hour (2 power hours or split it) coaching session with Ratna Morjaria of Dharma Awakenings. ONLY 2 WINNERS. HOW TO ENTER: LINKEDIN DM AAKASH SURI THE WORDS “HUMAN IN THE LOOP” AND A SCREENSHOT OF YOU FOLLOWING THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS! THAT IS IT, WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN AT RANDOM & PERSONALLY CONTACTED BY AAKASH, GOODLUCK!  In this episode of the Let's Talk Privacy podcast, Aakash Suri is joined by Ratna Morjaria, founder of Dharma Awakenings, to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence, human purpose, and leadership. Together, they explore what it means to keep human intuition at the forefront, the importance of conscious leadership, and the courage it takes to pursue personal transformation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Redefining "Human in the Loop": True human oversight must represent more than just monitoring machine decisions. It requires maintaining human intuition, judgment, and a deep connection to our values rather than becoming complacent and overly reliant on automated systems.  Conscious Leadership in an AI Age: Organisations often prioritise speed and shareholder interests over human-centric values. Conscious leadership involves building resilient cultures by fostering human connection and empowering individuals to practice self-leadership, which allows them to question and understand the "why" behind their actions. Trusting Human Judgment: There is a danger of losing internal wisdom by over-relying on machine-generated outputs. It is essential to slow down and listen to one's intuition, described as the "soft technology" of the human body, which is crucial for navigating uncertainty and maintaining authenticity.  Addressing AI Existential Risk: When discussing recent warnings about AI-driven human extinction, it is important to avoid falling into either extreme panic or blind complacency. The true "extinction" risk lies in humans abandoning their humanity to live in an automated, task-oriented way, and we must instead use this moment to reclaim our purpose.  The Hero's Journey and Personal Transformation: Leaving established corporate careers to pursue purpose-driven work requires immense courage. Taking the risk to follow your intuition, while challenging, is essential for living authentically and serving others effectively. BEST MOMENTS "The true 'extinction' risk lies in humans abandoning their humanity to live in an automated, task-oriented way."  “Intuition is the 'soft technology' of the human body, essential for navigating uncertainty and maintaining authenticity."  “Human in the loop' should represent more than just human oversight of machine decisions; it requires maintaining human intuition, judgment, and connection to values. TO CONNECT WITH RATNA MORJARIA https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratna-morjaria/  TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST LinkedIn - Aakash Suri LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions LtdTik Tok Instagram www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026. Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.

  2. Oct 5

    From Career Pivot to Global Audience: The Real Story of Our Last 9 Months with Ashna Suri

    In a deeply personal episode, Aakash Suri invites his wife, Ashna Suri, back to the podcast to discuss the reality of building a business and a global podcast over the last 10 months. They go behind the scenes to explore the sacrifices, teamwork, mindset shifts, and family dynamics that power an entrepreneurial journey.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The Power of Partnership: Building a successful brand requires immense behind-the-scenes support, with Ashna managing administrative tasks and operations to allow Aakash the creative space to focus on content. Building a Family Legacy: The consultancy's name, AS Privacy and AI Solutions Limited, is deeply personal, representing the initials of Aakash, Ashna, and their 9-year-old son, making it a legacy business designed for the future. Role Modelling for the Next Generation: The entrepreneurial journey actively inspires their son, who practices hosting on the microphone and sees both parents dedicating time to learning, growth, and pushing past their comfort zones. The Origin of a Beloved Segment: The podcast’s highly popular closing tradition, "Take the Risk or Lose the Chance," was actually brainstormed and suggested by Ashna during a late-night planning session. "If you're not nervous about something, that means you don't want it badly enough." BEST MOMENTS "The relationships that are meant to be forged don't need to be forced... it just happens naturally." "If you really want something, the doorway to something is embarrassment. You're going to have to fall down a few times, embarrass yourself." TO CONNECT WITH ASHNA SURI linkedin.com/in/ashna-suri-091a06389 TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST LinkedIn - Aakash Suri LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions LtdTik Tok Instagram www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026. Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.

    From Career Pivot to Global Audience: The Real Story of Our Last 9 Months with Ashna Suri

  3. Sep 28

    Is LinkedIn Rewarding Expertise or Just Attention? Personal Branding, AI and Privacy with Shoaib Ahmed

    In this episode, Aakash Suri speaks with Shoaib Ahmed, a multi-award-winning LinkedIn strategist and founder of SA Personal Branding. Stepping outside traditional privacy topics, they discuss how privacy professionals can overcome the fear of posting, combat "AI slop," and build genuine influence and credibility online. Visibility is Credibility: Doing great work behind closed doors is no longer enough; privacy professionals risk being left behind if they do not share their unique expertise and personal stories online. Combating AI Slop with Authenticity: The barrier to entry for content creation has been lowered by AI, flooding feeds with generic content, which creates a massive opportunity for authentic practitioners to stand out by sharing real-world stories. The Attention Economy Over Follower Counts: Follower counts matter far less than starting meaningful conversations and understanding marketing psychology, as a smaller but engaged audience can convert more leads. Using AI as an Editor, Not an Inventor: While AI is excellent for editing and operations, it should not be used to invent content from scratch. Professionals should use their own raw ideas and use AI merely to refine their authentic voice. "If you want to achieve something out of the ordinary, you have to do something out of the ordinary." "Value does not equal education. Value can also come in the form of inspiring somebody, entertaining somebody, empowering somebody." "I start with an idea or concept or story... I don't start with AI. I end with AI." TO CONNECT WITH SHOAIB AHMED linkedin.com/in/shoaibahmed21 TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST LinkedIn - Aakash Suri LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions LtdTik Tok Instagram www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026. Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance. KEY TAKEAWAYSBEST MOMENTS

    Is LinkedIn Rewarding Expertise or Just Attention? Personal Branding, AI and Privacy with Shoaib Ahmed

  4. Sep 21

    Healthcare Data Privacy, Clinical Trials and AI Governance: Protecting Patient Data in a Changing Research Landscape with Shaun Hastings

    DISCLAIMER - The views and opinions expressed about the real-world examples are those of the guest and host. They do not represent or reflect the official views of any company, organisation, or employer mentioned and are based on public information and personal interpretation.  In this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with returning guest Shaun Hastings, an experienced quality and compliance leader, to explore the evolving intersection of data privacy, clinical research, and artificial intelligence. The conversation unpacks the privacy implications of decentralised clinical trials, wearables, and recent high-profile healthcare data breaches. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Insider Risk of Biobanks: The UK Biobank breach highlights the severe risks of insider threats, where pseudonymised genetic data was accessed via shared credentials and offered for sale online. Sub-processor Oversight is Crucial: A 5 million euro fine issued to IQVIA demonstrates that relying on data warehouses acting as subcontractors without strict privacy checks and sponsor oversight leads to massive compliance failures. Decentralised Trials and Cloud Risks: Shifting clinical trials to patients' homes and utilising wearables introduces new risks, as health data is transmitted to cloud-based apps managed by large tech corporations outside secure hospital environments. Updating Informed Consent for AI: Current informed consent forms generally cover future research but fail to explicitly address the use of patient data for training AI models, which must be updated to meet transparency obligations like Article 50 of the EU AI Act. BEST MOMENTS "Pseudonymisation removes the risk is a major healthcare privacy myth." "Data privacy is now a CEO topic. It's on the table of the CEO and the board of directors. It's not an afterthought." "As a sponsor, you're maybe two, three people away from that actual place... the responsibility lies with the controller, right, ultimately." TO CONNECT WITH SEAN HASTINGS linkedin.com/in/shaunhastings  TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST LinkedIn - Aakash Suri LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions LtdTik Tok Instagram www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026 Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.

    Healthcare Data Privacy, Clinical Trials and AI Governance: Protecting Patient Data in a Changing Research Landscape with Shaun Hastings

  5. Sep 14

    Data Sovereignty, Population Linkage, and DPO Leadership with James Robson

    In this episode, Aakash Suri welcomes back James, former Data Protection Officer (DPO) for the Labour Party and founder/CEO of DATUM Longevitus. They dive deep into James's insights from two major 2026 conferences focusing on the future of the web, data sovereignty, and population data linkage, while also unpacking the real-world challenges privacy leaders face today. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Shift to Data Self-Sovereignty: Sir Tim Berners-Lee's "Solid" project envisions individuals controlling their personal information in secure "pods," raising massive questions about whether individuals are informed enough to govern complex data use cases. Balancing Population Linkage and Public Trust: Centralised population data linkage can yield powerful insights, such as proactively notifying citizens of health risks, but requires overcoming deeply eroded public trust. Navigating AI Slop and Hallucinations: Privacy professionals are facing a flood of AI-generated content, making it crucial to maintain healthy skepticism, understand AI guardrails, and not rely on AI for complex compliance tasks. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Combating imposter syndrome in the privacy sector requires letting go of a rigid "black and white" mindset and having the un-judgemental curiosity to constantly ask stakeholders "why". Exclusive Training Announcement: Aakash and James announced a new in-person, week-long training program titled "The Future of Data Privacy Leadership: Becoming a Confident DPO" to help practitioners master complex data flows. Register interest at www.letstalkprivacy.com, selecting the Training Workshops & Speaking link.  BEST MOMENTS "We're the department of no to a lot of people... It should be the department of go." "If you're trying to capture all of your data... what if there is somebody on a train with Meta glasses on and you're sitting opposite them? Where's the privacy notice for Meta glasses?" "Go with the solution before the problem... leadership don't want problems. They want solutions." TO CONNECT WITH JAMES linkedin.com/in/-james-robson TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST LinkedIn - Aakash Suri LinkedIn - AS Privacy & AI Solutions Ltd Tik Tok Instagram www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for, Rising Star SME 2026 Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance.

    Data Sovereignty, Population Linkage, and DPO Leadership with James Robson

  6. Sep 10

    Data Privacy, AI Governance and Government Accountability: Why Good Data Governance Builds Public Trust with Emma Martins

    GIVEAWAY INFORMATION What's up for grabs: Book Giveaway: Want to read the book that helped shape Emma’s career? She is sending one lucky listener a free hard copy of her go-to guide, How to be a decent DPO: letters to aspiring privacy pros, complete with a personal thank you note. There can be only 1 Winner!  HOW TO: Listen to the whole episode and follow on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Aakash on LinkedIn, and find the link below DM Aakash on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/  All entries must be submitted within the first 72 hours of the episode's release, and a winner will be picked at random In this episode, Aakash Suri sits down with Emma Martins, former Data Protection Commissioner for Jersey & Guernsey, Chief Commissioner of the Data and Marketing Commission, and Chair of the Picasso Awards. Drawing on over 25 years of experience at the forefront of data protection and public sector governance, Emma shares why privacy is fundamentally about human dignity rather than rigid tick-box compliance.  KEY TAKEAWAYS "This is not just about articles of law—this is about human beings. When we embed our own values into our work, something special happens." "Unintended is different to unforeseen. You can not intend something, but if you'd sat in a room with a good governance officer or DPO, you could have foreseen it." "Data is going to be central to the beating heart of your organization. If you look after that, you're going to look after your business." "A policy is not evidence of culture unless people behave responsibly. A policy is the easy bit—living the words is what counts." "We're not passengers in this digital revolution—we're the crew. So let's take a bit of control." TO CONNECT WITH Emma Martins: linkedin.com/in/emma-martins-714128102 TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/ Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026 Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    Data Privacy, AI Governance and Government Accountability: Why Good Data Governance Builds Public Trust with Emma Martins

  7. Sep 3

    Bitesize AI Briefings: Kimi k3 - Is America Losing Control of the AI Race

    In this bite-sized episode, Aakash breaks down the emergence of Kimi K3, a powerful Chinese AI model that has sent shockwaves through the global technology landscape. Challenging long-held assumptions about American dominance in artificial intelligence, Kimi K3 highlights a pivotal shift from pure model capability to economic feasibility, cybersecurity, and regulatory control. KEY TAKEAWAYS Shift in Geopolitical AI Dynamics: The rapid rise of models like Kimi K3 challenges the long-standing belief that the U.S. holds an unquestioned 6-to-12-month lead in frontier AI capabilities. The Economic Disruptor of Lower Costs: High-performing yet significantly cheaper models create intense economic pressure, forcing organizations to re-evaluate their tech stacks and challenging the high valuations of major U.S. tech firms. Cybersecurity Implications of Open-Weight Models: While open weights foster research and flexibility, they also remove centralized safeguards, granting equal capability access to both defensive security teams and malicious threat actors. Questioning Export Control Efficacy: Despite strict U.S. chip export restrictions, Chinese developers are achieving near-frontier results through architectural optimization and efficient training, casting doubt on traditional containment strategies. Comprehensive AI Governance is Crucial: Selecting an AI model requires looking beyond cost and raw benchmarks to thoroughly assess data jurisdiction, security safeguards, privacy risks, and model provenance. BEST MOMENTS "The United States may not be losing the AI race, but it may be losing control of it." "If an organization can get similar performance for much less money, why wouldn't you consider using that model?" "A powerful model that helps identify weaknesses could also help attackers discover and exploit them more quickly." "A race with no safeguards might be faster, but it also may be far more dangerous." "The future of AI will not be decided only by people who build the most powerful model. It may be decided by who can make that power safe, affordable, trusted, and responsibly governed." TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/ Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026 Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    Bitesize AI Briefings: Kimi k3 - Is America Losing Control of the AI Race

  8. Aug 27

    Let's Talk Privacy Highlights: The Shift from Reactive Compliance to Proactive Protection with Marissa Valerio, Feba Rachel & Chase Fopiano

    In this compilation episode, Aakash brings together standout insights from top data protection leaders, including a former BBC lawyer, a former UAE government lawyer, and the founder of the National Privacy Council in the U.S. The discussion dives deep into three critical areas: navigating AI governance and shadow AI, balancing commercial objectives against public trust across global jurisdictions, and avoiding the dangerous trap of reactive compliance.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Expand Governance to Encompass AI: Rather than treating AI as a separate entity, organizations should integrate AI risk assessments into their existing privacy compliance frameworks on a case-by-case basis. Reframe the "Department of No": Privacy leaders build credibility by taking a risk-based, pragmatic approach, framing compliance challenges as opportunities and offering solutions rather than flat denials. Commercial Risk vs. Public Trust: While commercial entities focus on legal permissions, public and government sectors must prioritize ethical custodianship doing what is right with the trust placed in them by citizens. Beware the Reactive Compliance Trap: Waiting for new regulations or frameworks to be finalized before taking action creates major vulnerability; privacy and security by design must be proactively embedded into everyday business culture. The Compounding Risk of Free AI Tools: Frequently entering data into free AI platforms without oversight creates long-term digital surveillance risks, as user profiles build up across systems beyond user control. BEST MOMENTS "You can't have a blanket approach for deploying AI. All AI initiatives should be looked at on a case-by-case basis."  "Instead of saying 'no, that's too risky,' you can say 'yes, but there are a few adjustments we may need to make to ensure this aligns with privacy principles.'"  "In commercial settings, the question is 'what are we allowed to do?' In government, it becomes 'what is the right thing to do with the trust people have placed in us?'"  "Most deployments I have reviewed or come across have absolutely no human review mechanism documented. It is just assumed."  "We sit around and wait for the regulatory changes, we wait till the new framework comes out... but no matter what you're doing in security or privacy, you need to be proactive."  Links To Original Episodes:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wR1387j2Wo4AUfhouv7Tc?si=e4c6443868234277  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4miJD9f3BlKhpAwwfgrxIi?si=962f395d17dd4507  https://open.spotify.com/episode/53Xp7Cwz5U0zC8d1zEPMl4?si=3904b7d95eb34340  TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashsuri-thoughtleader/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/as-privacy-ai-solutions-ltd/ Aakash Suri (@letstalkprivacypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkprivacypodcast www.letstalkprivacy.com HOST BIO PICCASO Nominated & Final Shortlisted for: Rising Star SME 2026 Aakash is a recognised Data Privacy leader who helps organisations navigate complex regulations with clarity, confidence, and common sense. Unlike the legalese-driven privacy pros who simply regurgitate the law, Aakash breaks down what the rules actually mean, translates them into plain English, and gives businesses three SMART, pragmatic steps to demonstrate real compliance. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    Let's Talk Privacy Highlights: The Shift from Reactive Compliance to Proactive Protection with Marissa Valerio, Feba Rachel & Chase Fopiano
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“Let’s Talk Privacy” isn’t just another GDPR or data protection podcast, it’s a fresh, lively, and truly accessible conversation led by the uniquely engaging hosting style of Aakash Suri. No legal jargon, no gatekeeping, and definitely no need for a law degree. Each episode breaks down privacy concepts in simple, relatable language while exploring how everyday choices shape our fundamental digital rights. Aakash speaks with professionals at all levels and business leaders across sectors to uncover how they really implement GDPR—sharing honest lessons, practical wins, and SMART, actionable takeaways. Designed to inspire the next generation of privacy pros, the show encourages young people to see privacy as a meaningful, future-shaping career. And with AI reshaping the world, we dive into how privacy underpins safe, ethical, and compliant AI use. Expect clarity, authenticity, and conversations that make privacy matter to everyone.

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