Confessions of a DPO (Data Protection Officer)
Confessions of a DPO explores the role and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer. Each episode shares stories from experienced DPOs about the challenges and successes they face in protecting personal data. The show covers real-world scenarios, ethical dilemmas, and legal intricacies in data privacy. Expert guests from different industries offer practical advice and thought-provoking discussion. It is aimed at privacy professionals and anyone curious about how DPOs help protect digital footprints.
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Intro to Confessions of a DPO
Olga Nielsen, Managing Partner @ Nordic Data Compliance Centre introduces the concept of the "Confessions of a DPO" podcast. This episode is produced by the Award Winning producer Johnny Xing @ amaxingmp.com.
Episode 1: Peter Kaas, Group DPO and Head of Digital Legal & Data Privacy @ Falck, Denmark
Episode 1: Peter Kaas, Group DPO and Head of Digital Legal & Data Privacy @ Falck, DenmarkWe are pleased to introduce Peter, who will be sharing insights about his role. Peter holds dual responsibilities as both the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the Head of Department. This session will explore how he manages these roles. It is remarkable how he is effectively managing both roles with exce
Episode 2: Kalle Sebastian Nummelin, Legal Counsel and Group DPO @ Fintraffic, Finland
Episode 2: Kalle Sebastian Nummelin, Legal Counsel and Group DPO @ Fintraffic, FinlandWe are pleased to introduce Kalle, who will be sharing insights about his role as DPO at Fintraffic. Kalle holds dual responsibilities but mostly his focus is on being the best Group DPO that one can be!This session will explore how he performs his role with exceptional efficiency and high standards.Thank you, Ka
Episode 3: Ben Westwood, Head of Compliance and DPO @ Motor Insurers' Bureau, UK
Episode 3: Ben Westwood, Head of Compliance and DPO @ Motor Insurers' Bureau, UKThe third episode of our "Confessions of a DPO" series features Ben Westwood, Head of Compliance and Data Protection Officer at the Motor Insurers' Bureau. Ben discusses his nonstandard journey into data protection and shares how he manages the competing priorities of these dual roles with skill and diligence despite c
Episode 4: Per Tuvall, Associated Partner @ Passacon, Sweden
Episode 4: Per Tuvall, Associated Partner @ Passacon, SwedenThe fourth episode of our "Confessions of a DPO" series features Per Tuvall, from Sweden. At the time of the recording, Per was a DPO for Trafikverket. He is now Associated Partner with Passacon. In addition to his role as a DPO, Per has been operating his own business, which primarily focuses on e-learning related to GDPR and Information
Episode 5: Camilla Bjerre Jensen, former DPO @ Energinet, Denmark
Episode 5: Camilla Bjerre Jensen, former DPO @ Energinet, DenmarkThe 5th episode of our "#Confessions of a #DPO" series features Camilla Bjerre Jensen, from Denmark.In this episode, her passion, dedication, and pragmatic approach to this field will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on you.Thank you, Camilla!Each episode is produced by the award winning producer Johnny Xing at amaxingmp.com. T
Episode 6: John A. Horve, DPO @ IKT Agder, Norway
Episode 6: John A. Horve, DPO @ IKT Agder, NorwayThe 6th episode of our "Confessions of a DPO" series is now live and features co-host Kalle and a special guest John from Norway.“Document your advice so you can sleep well at night” - that's just one of the "confessions" John shares in his open and honest conversation with us. We discuss the Telenor case from Norway concerning the role of the DPO,
Episode 7: Live at Nordic Privacy Arena 2025, Stockholm, Sweden
Episode 7: Live at Nordic Privacy Arena 2025, Stockholm, SwedenWe recorded a live episode at the #NPA2025 NORDIC PRIVACY ARENA in September 2025, Stockholm, Sweden. This episode serves as a teaser for next year's content, where we’ll be adding a twist to the format—“Confessions of a DPO... and Friends.”In this episode, we dive into two major topics:1. About Advocate General Opinion in C-199/
Episode 8: Fanny Mrani, DPO @ Leesman, UK
Episode 8: Fanny Mrani, DPO @ Leesman, UKToghether with my co-host Kalle Sebastian Nummelin, we had the greatest pleasure of inviting one of the coolest DPOs we know!Meet Fanny Mrani, a Data Protection Officer in a tech start-up!In this episode, we dive into a day in Fanny's 👠👠 and of course, a few confessions you won’t want to miss 😉📢 A quick heads-up: the sound quality in this episode isn’t per
Episode 9, David Clarke, CISO @ Vciso.co
Thrilled to announce that a brand-new episode of Confessions of a #DPO with a twist is out now! It’s another teaser for next year’s season — Confessions of a DPO …and friends! Don’t miss it!Our guest is truly exceptional! 🎙️ Together with my co-host Kalle Sebastian Nummelin, we had the greatest pleasure of inviting David Clarke, a highly experienced #CISO. We consider CISO as the DPO’s best friend
Episode 10: Filip Stoitsev, Global DPO @ IKEA, Sweden
Episode 10: Filip Stoitsev, Global DPO @ IKEA, SwedenThis episode features the Global DPO of IKEA Filip Stoitsev, who openly shares his incredible journey to becoming a DPO, the challenges faced along the way, and the lessons learned.It’s an honest, insightful conversation filled with valuable takeaways for practitioners, aspiring DPOs, and anyone navigating leadership in data protection.A perfec
Due Diligence with AI-powered SaaS
Exciting News! David Clarke and I are thrilled to announce the launch season 2 of Confessions of a DPO and Friends.In Episode 1, we explore an essential topic that’s more relevant than ever: Due Diligence with AI-Powered SaaS.Whether you're a DPO, compliance officer, or just someone navigating the complexities of AI-powered software, this episode is packed with practical knowledge and thought-prov
S2E2 AI Governance, Risk, and DPO perspective
In the latest #Confessions of a DPO and Friends, we dive into #AI governance, risk, and the evolving role of the #DPO — a topic that’s quickly moving from theory to everyday reality.I’m joined by Raymond Andrè Hagen — a recognized expert in data protection, AI governance, and privacy compliance. He combines academic insight with practical experience, regularly speaking at conferences and contribut
GDPR DAY 25th of May
Today is a special day for everyone working in data protection — GDPR Day 💙Every 25th of May is a reminder of how far the community has come, and how important our work continues to be in building a more trustworthy and human-centered digital world.To celebrate the occasion, I’m very happy to share a new episode of Confessions of a DPO 🎙️This time, I had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing N
S2E4: Vibe Coding and What Not
Vibe Coding & What Not: What Happens When DPOs Try to Figure Out What Developers Are Actually Doing?AI is changing how software gets built, but what does that mean for engineering and data protection teams?In this episode, I sat down with Benjamin Ramhofer, CTO & Co-Founder at Maya Data Privacy, to talk about #vibecoding, #AI-assisted development, and the challenges organizations face as d
Practical AI Governance and the 5-Layer Framework
🎙️ A new episode of #Confessions of a DPO is now live!In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Noah M. Kenney for a thoughtful conversation about AI governance and what it takes to build practical, effective AI governance for organizations.We discussed Noah's published textbook Governing Intelligence and field guide to AI, Privacy and Security, exploring how they help bridge the ga
