She Said Privacy/He Said Security

Kelly Peterson is the Chief Privacy and Compliance Officer for Yobi AI, a company dedicated to building models based on consented data to democratize access to data in an ethical and privacy-respecting manner. As CPO, Kelly establishes the strategy for the company's compliance programs and advises on product development utilizing PbDD. She collaborates cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders and external partners to explain Yobi's unique approach to AI development. In this episode… Building trust around how companies collect and use consumer personal information has become a defining challenge. Companies need to be upfront with the types of personal information they collect from consumers, why they collect it, and how it is used. Making that information easy to access can help people better understand a company's privacy and security practices. And one way to do that is through a trust center. Trust centers do more than build credibility. They can also serve as an efficient sales and marketing tool that quickly answers questions about an organization's privacy and security practices. Building one often starts with an internal advocate. That advocate can work with sales and marketing teams to demonstrate how having privacy and security information in one place enables more effective responses to requests from organizations evaluating potential business partnerships. When building AI tools or other new products and features, companies should treat trust as a design choice and be transparent about how behavioral data is used and the benefits consumers receive from it. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Kelly Peterson, Chief Privacy and Compliance Officer at Yobi AI, about building trust-centered approaches to privacy and security practices. Kelly explains the role trust centers play in demonstrating transparency to consumers and business partners. She shares how businesses benefit from building new products, features, and AI tools with trust in mind, and why demonstrating the benefits of using consumer behavioral data helps build trust. Kelly also discusses the challenges companies face when navigating overlapping privacy laws, AI regulations, and other privacy-adjacent regulations.

Tom Kemp is the Executive Director of CalPrivacy. Previously, he was a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur and CEO. He volunteered on the California Privacy Rights Act campaign and has advised on major tech policy legislation nationwide, including the Delete Act (SB 362) and AI Transparency Act (SB 942). He is the author of Containing Big Tech. In this episode… California's privacy law evolves once again as its new regulations push companies to move from policy to proof. Privacy risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, and automated decision-making technology requirements introduce new obligations for businesses that process personal information at certain thresholds. Alongside recent CCPA enforcement actions, these new rules reinforce the importance of establishing governance, ensuring technical compliance, and demonstrating accountability. So, what do businesses need to do to stay ahead? CCPA enforcement actions do not happen in a vacuum. Consumer complaints, website and data flow reviews, and media reports influence investigations that can trigger enforcement actions. Tom Kemp, Executive Director of CalPrivacy, knows this firsthand as he oversees these efforts, along with the rollout of the new CCPA rules. Companies are being evaluated based on real-world user experience. That's why they need to establish governance and strong operational processes that ensure compliance as regulations and consumer expectations evolve. Companies also need to walk a mile in a consumer's shoes and test their websites and mobile applications to ensure they are free of dark patterns and that access, deletion, and opt-out rights function without friction. And when it comes to AI use, companies need to keep in mind that existing CCPA obligations still apply whenever personal information is involved. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Tom Kemp, Executive Director of CalPrivacy, about the new CCPA regulations, enforcement, and what's next for businesses. Tom explains why the California Privacy Protection Agency transitioned to the CalPrivacy name and how the agency focuses on raising privacy awareness and making it easier for consumers to operationalize their privacy rights. He outlines key timelines and thresholds tied to risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, and automated decision-making obligations and discusses how businesses can leverage existing processes to meet the new requirements. Tom also shares how California's collaboration with other state attorneys general and international regulators is shaping enforcement coordination and privacy oversight.

Brittney Justice is the Global Head of Privacy at Valvoline Inc., leading the company's privacy strategy. She works at the intersection of data privacy, technology, and AI, advising on governance and risk at scale. Brittney also serves on the IAPP Privacy Law Advisory Board, shaping the future of privacy law. In this episode… Privacy and security leaders operate in an environment where innovation moves quickly, and risk evolves just as fast. That's why global companies need to maintain one consistent privacy program and layer in jurisdiction-specific requirements as privacy laws evolve. At the same time, organizations are adopting new AI tools while deepfakes and executive impersonation threats introduce new reputational challenges. How can companies enable innovation while staying ahead of emerging privacy and security risks? When privacy and security teams are pulled into projects early, relationships strengthen, and teams no longer hesitate to involve them in new initiatives. Instead of being seen as gatekeepers, they become part of the conversation, strengthening trust and collaboration across business teams and prompting proactive issue spotting. That same discipline applies when evaluating and managing AI tools, where privacy leaders need to coordinate with business teams to understand what the tool will accomplish and how it could affect the company. This requires asking: what problem is being solved, what data is involved, and what the real impact would be if something goes wrong, especially when third-party vendors and model training are involved. That same mindset is critical to educating employees about AI deepfakes and executive impersonation risks, as coordinated response planning can reduce impact. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Brittney Justice, Global Head of Privacy at Valvoline Inc., about building a globally consistent privacy program while supporting business growth and managing emerging AI risks. Brittney explains her approach to building and maintaining one strong global privacy program without creating separate versions for every applicable jurisdiction, and the importance of embedding privacy and security teams into projects early to identify risks. She also shares tips on evaluating new AI tools, managing third-party and AI model training risks, and using executive deepfake simulations to strengthen employee awareness and establish clear escalation paths.

Amy Worley is a seasoned executive and thought leader in cybersecurity, privacy, and AI governance. She is the Managing Director at BRG and leads its Privacy Compliance Advisory Practice. With a unique blend of legal, technical, and strategic expertise, Amy brings a multidimensional perspective to digital risk management and value creation. In this episode… Digital trust has become a commercial imperative. As companies move quickly to adopt new AI tools and systems, privacy, security, and governance efforts often remain fragmented. Teams continue to operate in silos, without a shared framework for managing data and AI across the business. Without governance and core privacy and security controls in place, AI initiatives are more likely to fail or create risk. So how can organizations move forward with AI while building digital trust? The best path forward often starts with structure, not speed. Rather than jumping straight into new tools, organizations need to have clear processes in place before implementation. Developing a competitive advantage through the confidence by design framework means building evidence-based programs grounded in transparency, data minimization, and core privacy and security controls. Taking time upfront to anticipate where projects might fail can help teams scope governance work more effectively before moving forward. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Amy Worley, Managing Director and head of the Privacy Compliance Advisory Practice at BRG, about building digital trust by aligning privacy, security, and AI governance frameworks. She explores how organizations can integrate these disciplines into one unified approach rather than operating in silos. She shares insights from her book, The Confidence Advantage, and explains how evidence-based programs, metrics, and governance fit into the confidence by design approach. Amy also discusses why governance must precede companies' implementation of AI tools and offers practical ways to strengthen everyday privacy and security habits.

Steve Blair is the Senior Privacy and Security Test Program Leader at Consumer Reports, where he evaluates connected devices and digital products to uncover privacy and security risks. With a background spanning early internet technology, mobile hardware, and product security, he helps consumers better understand how their data is collected, used, and protected, especially in emerging technologies designed for families and children. In this episode… Connected devices designed for kids play a growing role in how families stay connected and informed. GPS trackers, smartwatches, and other apps and tools often promise safety and convenience, yet they also raise questions about how children's data is collected, used, stored, and protected. The challenge is not whether these tools function as intended, but how they handle personal information once they are in use. How can parents gain confidence in the technology their children use every day while avoiding privacy and security risks? A practical starting point is to read privacy notices and product descriptions, then examine how devices and apps behave in practice. Reviewing default settings, questioning app permissions, and noting how easy privacy controls are to find can help parents manage risk and better understand how a company collects and handles kids' data. These considerations become especially important when children are required to use certain apps or connected devices to participate in school activities or other events. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Steve Blair, Senior Privacy and Security Test Program Leader at Consumer Reports, about privacy and security risks in kids' GPS trackers, wearables, and apps. Steve explains what Consumer Reports found when testing GPS trackers and wearables designed for children, and how hands-on testing helps parents better understand device privacy controls. He shares practical ways parents can assess app privacy and security protections, even without deep technical expertise. And Steve also shares practical privacy and security tips parents can use every day, like keeping devices updated, removing apps when they are no longer needed, and requesting data deletion when app use ends.