PrivacyEngine Podcast

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The PrivacyEngine Podcast is your practical briefing on modern privacy and data protection. Each episode turns complex requirements into clear actions across GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, India’s DPDPA, ISO standards, and emerging AI governance. Join privacy, security, legal, and product leaders as we unpack global regulations, real-world compliance challenges, and the controls that build trust at scale.

Episodes

  1. Understanding Qatar’s PDPPL: Data Rights, Compliance and AI

    MAR 18

    Understanding Qatar’s PDPPL: Data Rights, Compliance and AI

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the International Data Protection Regulation Podcast, Dr. Maria Maloney and Katie Birch examine Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Law, Law No. 13 of 2016, and its growing relevance for privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance. The discussion covers the core structure of Qatar’s privacy framework, including how personal data is defined, how sensitive data is treated, and why consent plays such a central role in lawful processing. The episode also explores the rights available to individuals, such as access, correction, objection, erasure, and withdrawal of consent, as well as the practical obligations placed on organisations that handle personal data. Maria and Katie also look at breach notification, enforcement, cross-border transfers, online privacy, direct marketing, and the higher standard applied to children’s data. They then turn to AI, considering how Qatar’s privacy framework may evolve as AI governance becomes more formalised and as global regulatory expectations continue to shift. This episode is a practical overview for privacy professionals, legal teams, compliance leaders, and anyone interested in how data protection law is developing in Qatar and across the Gulf region. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe for more practical insights on global privacy and data protection. If you have questions about India's DPDPA, KSA & UAE's PDPL compliance, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

    52 min
  2. UAE Data Protection in Practice: DIFC and ADGM Free Zone Rules

    FEB 18

    UAE Data Protection in Practice: DIFC and ADGM Free Zone Rules

    Send us Fan Mail In part two of our UAE data protection series, we move beyond the UAE Federal Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and into the free zones, specifically the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). These financial and commercial hubs operate their own data protection regimes, built to support international business and designed to feel familiar to GDPR-ready organisations. We break down what DIFC and ADGM actually are, why the federal PDPL generally does not apply inside these zones, and how to determine which law applies when operations span multiple jurisdictions or sectors. You will also learn what feels “GDPR-like” (lawful bases, controller-processor rules, DPIAs, RoPA, data subject rights) and what can catch teams out, including regulator expectations, breach notification thresholds and timelines, international transfer mechanisms, governance requirements, and enforcement posture. If you are expanding into the UAE, working with DIFC or ADGM entities, or managing cross-border data flows, this episode offers practical guidance on building a jurisdiction-specific compliance strategy that holds up in day-to-day operations. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe for more practical insights on global privacy and data protection. If you have questions about India's DPDPA, KSA & UAE's PDPL compliance, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

    49 min
  3. UAE Data Protection Law (PDPL) Explained

    JAN 27

    UAE Data Protection Law (PDPL) Explained

    Send us Fan Mail The UAE’s data protection landscape is layered: a federal PDPL plus separate free-zone regimes (DIFC and ADGM). In Part 1, we break down the UAE Federal PDPL, what it covers, how it aligns with GDPR, individual rights, breach expectations, international transfers, governance requirements, enforcement realities, and practical compliance priorities for organisations operating in or targeting the UAE. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe for more practical insights on global privacy and data protection. If you have questions about India's DPDPA, KSA & UAE's PDPL compliance, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

    55 min
  4. KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): What Businesses Must Do to Prepare

    JAN 14

    KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL): What Businesses Must Do to Prepare

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of the Privacy Engine series on international data protection legislation, we explore Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the Kingdom’s first comprehensive privacy framework and a key pillar of Vision 2030’s digital transformation. Hosted by Dr Maria Moloney, and joined by Katie, we break down what the PDPL is, who it applies to inside and outside Saudi Arabia, and how closely it aligns with GDPR, including where it differs in meaningful ways. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe for more practical insights on global privacy and data protection. If you have questions about India's DPDPA, KSA & UAE's PDPL compliance, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

    54 min
  5. Understanding India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023

    12/10/2025

    Understanding India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023

    Send us Fan Mail The Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 is India's first comprehensive data protection law, balancing individual privacy rights with the needs of governments and businesses. It introduces new terminology, such as 'data fiduciaries,' and stems from a 2017 Supreme Court ruling on privacy. Key provisions include consent rules, individual rights, and data breach protocols, with a focus on digital personal data and protections for children. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe for more practical insights on global privacy and data protection. If you have questions about India's DPDPA, KSA & UAE's PDPL compliance, get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

    1h 4m
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The PrivacyEngine Podcast is your practical briefing on modern privacy and data protection. Each episode turns complex requirements into clear actions across GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, India’s DPDPA, ISO standards, and emerging AI governance. Join privacy, security, legal, and product leaders as we unpack global regulations, real-world compliance challenges, and the controls that build trust at scale.

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    PrivacyEngine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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    5
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