The Data Diva E246 - Aparna Bhushan and Debbie Reynolds

"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast

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In episode 246 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Aparna Bhushan, a seasoned legal advisor and data privacy leader with international experience in technology, finance, and academia, and Co-Host of the Rethinking Tech Podcast. We discuss Aparna’s journey from practicing law in India and the UK to advising multinational corporations on cross-border privacy compliance. Drawing from her time at companies like GE and JPMorgan Chase, she highlights how evolving regulatory landscapes—from the GDPR to India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act—are reshaping corporate governance and customer expectations worldwide.

Aparna explains how privacy programs can go beyond compliance by centering empathy and ethics. She emphasizes that storytelling and emotional intelligence are just as important as technical and legal knowledge in persuading stakeholders and shaping culture. We talk about the power of proactive privacy strategy and the opportunity for businesses to build trust through transparency, accountability, and consumer respect. Aparna also reflects on her advocacy work and her role as an educator, promoting data literacy and mentoring professionals across sectors. This episode sheds light on how privacy is evolving from a legal obligation into a human rights issue, expressing hope for a global privacy ecosystem rooted in trust, inclusion, and long-term impact.

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