The California Delete Act: Emerging Changes for Data Brokers and Its Impact on Data Privacy | A Conversation with Nia Luckey | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin

Guest: Nia Luckey, Senior Cybersecurity Business Consultant at Infosys [@Infosys]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-f-713270127/

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin

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Episode Notes

In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin and guest Nia Luckey discuss the California Delete Act (California Senate Bill 362) and its impact on data privacy and protection. They delve into the concept of data brokers and the sensitive information they gather, such as personal details, credit data, facial recognition, and driving behaviors.

Presenting a couple examples, the conversation raises questions about responsibility for data protection in the realms of autonomous vehicles and platforms like Meta. They emphasize the need for businesses to understand the data they collect, educate themselves on data privacy regulations, and consider offering opt-out options for customers. Of course, providing the option to delete data is going to be a non-negotiable customer feature.

The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by smaller organizations in complying with the bill and provides advice on data inventory and protection. They stress the importance of knowing what data is being collected, where it is stored, and how to protect it to an appropriate standard. They highlight the need for businesses, regardless of size, to prioritize data protection and privacy. The ultimate aim is to empower individuals and businesses to have control over their data and protect privacy in an interconnected world.

The conversation takes a consumer-centric approach, discussing the implications for individuals and their rights to opt out of data collection. They explore the potential difficulties in deleting data from various platforms and emphasize the importance of making the process accessible and user-friendly.

Throughout the episode, Sean and Nia engage in a thoughtful and informative conversation, touching on topics such as data classification schemes, data handling practices, and the overall spirit of the California bill. They encourage businesses to proactively manage risk and ethics and take steps to protect data and privacy.

By listening to this episode, listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the California Delete Act, its implications for data privacy, and the responsibilities businesses have in protecting sensitive information. They provide practical advice and insights to help individuals and organizations navigate the complex landscape of data protection and privacy regulations.

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Resources

An Analysis of California Senate Bill 362 - The California Delete Act: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/analysis-california-senate-bill-362-delete-act-nia-f-luckey-lssbb

International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). California Legislature Passes Delete Act for PI Aggregated by Data Brokers: https://iapp.org/news/a/california-legislature-passes-delete-act-for-pi-aggregated-by-data-brokers/#:~:text=The%20California%20State%20Legislature%20passed,information%20collected%20by%20data%20brokers

California Legislature. (2023). Senate Bill 362.: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB362

California's 'Delete Act' Could Let You Scrub Your Data From Brokers' Files.: https://fortune.com/2023/09/15/california-delete-act/

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Release date

Lydbog: 17. oktober 2023