<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3754" src="https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Priv-ListenNow_S3E7-2.png" alt="" width="1600" height="900" srcset="https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Priv-ListenNow_S3E7-2.png 1600w, https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Priv-ListenNow_S3E7-2-300x169.png 300w, https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Priv-ListenNow_S3E7-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Priv-ListenNow_S3E7-2-768x432.png 768w, https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Priv-ListenNow_S3E7-2-1536x864.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether your company has 5 employees or 500, if you operate online, you&#8217;re collecting user data—and that means you must have a privacy policy. But having a privacy policy isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a powerful statement of your company’s ethics and values. Done right, it reflects a genuine commitment to transparency, accountability, and user trust. Unfortunately, too many businesses treat it as just another box to check.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of Priv, host Dona Fraser is joined by Wills Catling, Director at Myna Partners, for a candid and comprehensive conversation on what it really takes to get a privacy policy right. Together, they unpack the critical elements of a strong policy—from risk management and accountability to opt-in vs. opt-out frameworks, cookie strategies, and how to navigate the patchwork of state, federal, and international regulations. </span></p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">00:00 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Introduction to Privacy Policies</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">03:25 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Understanding Internal Governance for Privacy</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">08:04 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">The Importance of Accountability in Privacy</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">11:32 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">The Role of Privacy Notices as Contracts</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">17:50 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Distinguishing Accountability from Internal Controls</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">20:52 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Training and Compliance in Data Privacy</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">27:27 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Common Mistakes in Drafting Privacy Notices</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">32:10 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Building Trust Through Transparency</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">36:03 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Navigating Opt-In vs. Opt-Out Consent</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">40:31 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">The Future of Cookie Banners and User Consent</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">44:24 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">The Challenge of Obtaining Informed Consent</span></div> <div class="MuiBox-root css-4cps79 e1de0imv0"><strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-helper css-v8n4dg e1de0imv0">46:08 </span></strong><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil e1de0imv0">Creating Effective Privacy Policies</span></div> <div></div> <p><b>Additional Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://myna.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Myna Partners</span></a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a href="https://www.accountabilitystudio.org/2025/05/22/getting-privacy-policies-right/">Please Don’t Copy and Paste: Getting Privacy Policies Right</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.accountabilitystudio.org">BBB National Programs</a>.</p>