Podcasts

When you need a break, dip into our podcast series. Data protection is far from being one dimensional and here we try to widen the conversations in interesting and accessible ways.
Our podcast series 'Data Protection Teabreak' gives you another way of accessing informative, thought-provoking, and hopefully entertaining insights to a broad range of topics relevant to data protection.

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What has Data Protection ever done for us?

In May 2021 we launched Project Bijou to try and bring about social and cultural change in everything related to data protection. Instead of viewing looking after people’s personal data safely as a burden we hope to encourage businesses and individuals to instead see it as a moral responsibility, something as natural as putting on your seatbelt when you get in a car. We want people to understand why the Laws are good for us all so to help explain, the Bailiwick’s Deputy Data Protection Commissioner, Rachel Masterton, talks us through the ten rights we have under the Law. And in doing so attempts to answers the important question, “What has Data Protection ever done for us?”.

Regulating and demystifying data protection (Project Bijou)

In this podcast Simon Entwisle, a member of Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority, talks about the role of regulation, and what advantages there are to smaller jurisdictions, such as the Bailiwick. He observes that most organisations want to look after people’s data well, and that most regulators recognise those good intentions. He warns against slipping into well-intentioned complacency – it’s essential that businesses keep up-to-date with what’s required of them. Finally, Simon underlines the role of the regulator in demystifying the legislation, to make it relevant, and understandable as widely as possible – and how that’s what Project Bijou is all about.

Building understanding through community (Project Bijou)

In this episode we're hearing from Richard Field and Jarrad Knoetze of Appleby (Guernsey) LLP who we’ve invited to the podcast as part of Project Bijou. Project Bijou is a social initiative we launched in May 2021 in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. With this project we’re encouraging everyone to share stories, knowledge and experiences relating to ethical data use, in a way that benefits everyone. The project aims to support and nurture positive cultural change around how people and organisations treat people’s data. We hope to engage people on a cultural level, a level that goes beyond law. You can find out more at odpa.gg/bijou. Richard and Jarrad take a look at why data protection is not just a legal concept, but is part of our daily lives. Richard in his role as Chair of the Bailiwick of Guernsey Data Protection Association also discusses why building a network of privacy professionals is important for the island’s general wellbeing.

First step to change culture? Caring about people. (Project Bijou)

In this podcast Annabel Nicholas and Matt Loaring discuss data use and organisational culture within the midwifery and paediatrics team that Annabel leads. We’ve invited Annabel and Matt to the podcast as part of Project Bijou. Annabel led a period of significant change and improvement in Guernsey’s maternity services, and because Project Bijou is all about shifting cultures and behaviours for the better, we want to hear how she did this, so that others looking to engage their own teams in adopting positive changes can learn from her experience. What we learn is that culture change, and data protection, doesn't have to be complicated - it can be common sense and as simple as treating people well.

Building a data-centric culture (Project Bijou)

In this short podcast we're joined by Richard Hanrahan who we’ve invited to the podcast as part of Project Bijou. Richard is CEO of Agilisys Guernsey. He discusses Agilisys’ role in the States of Guernsey’s digital transformation project, how it’s going to shift delivery of public service, and how to look after people’s data along the way. Richard recognises the part we all have to play as individuals in valuing our data, and being aware of the different ways organisations might treat us and our data. He also highlights the role of culture in getting people to talk about, think about, and track the careful use of people’s data. Richard emphasises the need to build in respect for people’s data at the outset, and for it to be an intrinsic part of how an organisation works. He concludes on the potentially difficult choices we will all have to make as we move into a future of personal data being increasingly processed by AI, and the ethical issues that arise.

Managing behavioural risk (Project Bijou)

In this episode, we're joined by Huw Thomas, who we've invited to the podcast as part of Project Bijou. Huw is Counsel at law firm Carey Olsen. He tells a story that illustrates that no-one is immune from making mistakes and that businesses need to think differently about how they manage behavioural risk. Huw argues that educating staff about taking care of personal data needs to be done better: to take full account of how people actually behave, rather than how businesses would like them to behave. He suggests making use of people within your business who understand how people behave to help write shorter, actionable policies and procedures around use of data. He concludes that taking good care of personal data makes good business sense for us as a jurisdiction, as it protects our key financial services sector.

How data protection changed my thinking (Project Bijou)

In this episode, we're joined by Vicky Le Poidevin, who we've invited to the podcast as part of Project Bijou. Vicky is a Director of Offshore Consultancy & Training Limited. She tells us her personal story of how she ‘got’ data protection, and how it has changed her approach to work. She details the time spent working in our team, project managing our website redevelopment project in 2020, and how being immersed in a culture where data protection lives and breathes changed her outlook further. Her focus on the human beings at the heart of data protection legislation and preventing them from being harmed is absolutely key.

Processing by Necessity – Data Protection in Government (Project Bijou)

In this episode, we're joined by Callie Loveridge and Aaron Le Noury, who we've invited to the podcast as part of Project Bijou. Callie is the States of Guernsey's Head of Data Protection and Aaron is a Data Protection Officer within her team. In this podcast they discuss their roles in the machinery of government and the challenges associated with ensuring public administration is carried out in accordance with the Data Protection Law.

Registration and beyond: 2021 changes

Registration with us is changing in 2021, what is it all about and what does it mean for you?

In this podcast the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s Data Protection Commissioner Emma Martins explains to Kirsty Bougourd what is changing with registration and how it’s really just the first step in a journey towards looking after personal data well.

Cyber Security and Smart Devices

How smart are the smart devices in your life and have you been smart enough to make sure they’re secure? In this latest podcast, Tim Loveridge gets guidance from local cyber security expert, Carl Ceillam, on how to ensure these gadgets designed to enhance our life and make it easier, don’t instead put us at risk from hackers and harm.

Your Digital Footprint - what data are you leaving behind?

As more of our daily activities take place online, and smart connected devices make their way into our lives and homes, Tim Loveridge talks to the Bailiwick’s Deputy Data Protection Commissioner, Rachel Masterton, about the digital footprint we leave behind.

International Data Protection Day - Beyond Laws: why we need a cultural shift

On the 14th International Data Protection Day, this podcast is about changing perspective when it comes to our personal data.

The Accountability Principle

This latest data protection tea break is all about accountability, arguably the most important of the seven data protection principles.

In October 2019 ODPA board member Chris Docksey delivered a keynote speech on accountability and how it is achieved at an international conference on data protection and privacy.

The 7 Data Protection Principles TeaBreak

In this seventh edition of the Data Protection Teabreak, Guernsey's Deputy Data Protection Commissioner, Rachel Masterton, and Kirsty Bougourd consider the 7 data protection principles.

Controllers And Processors Teabreak

In this latest edition of the Teabreak, Guernsey's Assistant Data Protection Commissioner, Rachel Masterton, explains to Kirsty Bougourd how the roles of Controller and Processor differ and how to determine which is which. 

Data Harms TeaBreak

In the 5th Data Protection Teabreak Commissioner Emma Martins explains to Kirsty Bougourd how data protection breaches can cause harm to individuals. They discuss the different types of harm that people can suffer as the result of a breach and the role of the Office of the Data Protection Authority.

Origins of Data Protection Podcast

On May 9th every year Guernsey celebrates the Liberation of the island from the German occupying forces during the Second World War. In this special edition of the Data Protection Teabreak, Data Protection Commissioner Emma Martins and Kirsty Bougourd discuss how the atrocities committed during the Second World War led to the development of data protection laws.

Data Protection TeaBreak - Episode 3 - Transition

In the third of the Data Protection Teabreak podcasts, Deputy Data Protection Commissioner Rachel Masterton and Chief Operating Officer Tim Loveridge discuss the end of transition.

Most aspects of our local Law came into force on 25 May 2018, on the same day as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Protection TeaBreak - Episode 2

In the second of the Data Protection Teabreak podcasts, Data Protection Commissioner Emma Martins and Chief Operating Officer Tim Loveridge discuss the ways in which the ODPA plans to engage with the community and hopefully reduce data breaches.

Data Protection TeaBreak - Episode 1

What is data protection and why should you care – is it all just a storm in a tea cup?

The team at The Bailiwick of Guernsey’s Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) know that it affects us all and to help us understand why we should care are producing a series of podcasts tackling relevant issues in a friendly, informative format, perfect for over a cup of tea.