Lessons from Ireland's Former Data Protection Commissioner with Helen Dixon
Privacy in Practice · 2025-11-11 · 54 min
Episode notes
What really happens when a regulator investigates your organization? And more importantly, what can you do to stay off their radar while building a sustainable privacy program? In this episode of Privacy in Practice, hosts Kellie du Preez and Danie Strachan welcome Helen Dixon, Ireland's former Data Protection Commissioner, for a candid conversation about privacy compliance from the regulator's perspective. With over ten years leading one of Europe's most influential data protection authorities - overseeing landmark cases including Schrems litigation and levying over €3 billion in GDPR fines against tech giants - Helen brings unparalleled insights into what regulators actually look for in privacy programs.
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