Privacy Minds

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Privacy Minds, the official podcast from Achieved Compliance, that offers practical perspective and actionable insights to help organizations manage international regulatory risk. From Australia to Zimbabwe, we have over 50 years of experience helping clients establish good data governance and arrive at privacy outcomes that meet global regulatory requirements! Hosted by Melise Blakeslee, Founder and CEO, and Paula Bruening, Director of Global Privacy Policy, Privacy Minds was established to do something different: No legal lectures No hand wringing predictions Just clear, honest conversations about what it really takes to manage data privacy, security and AI in today’s high-stakes, high-regulation world. Whether you’re a DPO juggling risk, a CISO navigating global patchworks or a business leader trying to make sense of it all, we’ll bring you our perspectives on the top stories, strategic insights, and discussions with real people trying to go beyond mere check the box and the endless uploading of documents. We hope you enjoy our series and would love to hear from you. LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieved-compliance) Website (https://www.achievedcompliance.com)

Episodes

  1. 10/07/2025

    Episode 2: The Truth about Privacy Software Solutions

    Privacy Minds – Episode 2: The Truth about Privacy Software Solutions In this episode of Privacy Minds, hosts Melise Blakeslee and Paula Bruening take a critical look at the role of software in managing privacy and compliance. With decades of hands-on experience, they discuss the promises and limitations of available privacy and data protection tools in today’s complex regulatory landscape. Drawing on their experience in developing Achieved Compliance’s proprietary software tool, Melise and Paula share candid insights about: • Why software can not replace human judgment when assessing risk and interpreting regulatory requirements • The pitfalls of over-reliance on templates and automated policy libraries • The steep learning curves and high costs of privacy and data protection tools • How organizations should evaluate their specific needs before investing in software solutions • Instances in which software can provide value Melise and Paula also outline steps your organization should take when assessing whether privacy software is right for you, including key questions about your industry, risk exposure, regulatory environment, and available resources. This episode is a must-listen for privacy officers, compliance professionals, legal advisors or business leaders trying to distinguish the hype from the reality when assessing software tools for privacy compliance.

    41 min

  2. 07/08/2025

    Episode 1: The Risky Business of Global Expansion

    Welcome to the first episode of Privacy Minds, the podcast where privacy gets practical.  Hosted by Melise Blakeslee, Founder and CEO of Achieved Compliance, and Paula Bruening, Director of Global Privacy Policy, this episode explores how the concept of “risk” in data privacy is evolving in today’s chaotic, uncertain world. With rapid developments in AI, shifting global regulations and reduced federal support for science and research, organizations now face new complexities in managing legal compliance—they face operational, financial and even criminal risks tied to international data protection. Melise and Paula dive into the realities organizations must consider today: The growing burden of administrative compliance Cross-border data transfer complexities and localization of lawsVaried legal standards for handling data of minorsAnd the serious implications of noncompliance—from fines to personal liability The episode also introduces Achieved Compliance’s Global Matrix, a proprietary tool that tracks data privacy requirements and risk exposure across 200+ countries. Paula shares insights from leading this initiative and highlights how organizations can use it to identify risks, increase efficiencies and make more informed decisions about global operations. Whether you're a DPO, legal counsel or business leader trying to keep pace with rapid national or international changes, this episode offers grounded insights from over 50 years of experience.   LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieved-compliance) Website (https://www.achievedcompliance.com)

    27 min
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Privacy Minds, the official podcast from Achieved Compliance, that offers practical perspective and actionable insights to help organizations manage international regulatory risk. From Australia to Zimbabwe, we have over 50 years of experience helping clients establish good data governance and arrive at privacy outcomes that meet global regulatory requirements! Hosted by Melise Blakeslee, Founder and CEO, and Paula Bruening, Director of Global Privacy Policy, Privacy Minds was established to do something different: No legal lectures No hand wringing predictions Just clear, honest conversations about what it really takes to manage data privacy, security and AI in today’s high-stakes, high-regulation world. Whether you’re a DPO juggling risk, a CISO navigating global patchworks or a business leader trying to make sense of it all, we’ll bring you our perspectives on the top stories, strategic insights, and discussions with real people trying to go beyond mere check the box and the endless uploading of documents. We hope you enjoy our series and would love to hear from you. LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieved-compliance) Website (https://www.achievedcompliance.com)

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