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Episode 16: GDPR Essentials for CISOs

July 6, 2025 · 17 min

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This episode focuses on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and what CISOs must understand about it to lead global privacy programs effectively. We explore the regulation’s core principles—lawfulness, transparency, data minimization, purpose limitation, and accountability—and how they translate into policy and control requirements. You’ll also learn about the roles of Data Controllers and Data Processors, data subject rights, and breach notification timelines that security leaders must build into their governance models.

From a CCISO perspective, GDPR isn’t just a legal issue—it’s a strategic imperative. We examine how noncompliance impacts global business operations, supply chains, and reputational risk. This episode prepares you for exam questions that test your grasp of privacy regulations and cross-border data handling, while also giving you the real-world vocabulary to interface with legal counsel and data protection officers.
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