Privacy Please
Welcome to "Privacy Please," a podcast for anyone who wants to know more about data privacy and security. Join your hosts Cam and Gabe as they talk to experts, academics, authors, and activists to break down complex privacy topics in a way that's easy to understand.
In today's connected world, our personal information is constantly being collected, analyzed, and sometimes exploited. We believe everyone has a right to understand how their data is being used and what they can do to protect their privacy.
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 256
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S6, E254 - The Tea App Breach: When Safe Spaces Turn Dangerous
The digital world can be treacherous, especially when you're looking for a safe space to share your most vulnerable thoughts. Today's story about the Tea app breach will make you rethin…
S6, E253 - Have a Seat in the Metaverse: The Chris Hansen vs. Roblox Investigation
For decades, Chris Hansen’s iconic catchphrase, "Why don't you have a seat?" was the prelude to exposing predators in the real world.
Now, his hunt has moved into the metaverse. His tar…
S6, E252 - Who Really Owns Your Digital Self?
Digital privacy is under siege from all sides, and we're bringing you the latest developments along with a major announcement about our growing privacy-focused network.
This week has se…
S6, E251 - Digital Fallout: The Keepers of Your Secrets
It starts with a strange letter in the mail. A car loan you never applied for. A credit card you don't own. A digital ghost is quietly living your life, and you have no idea how it got …
S6, E250 - Digital Fallout: The Day the World Stood Still
It started with a few flickering screens in a Danish office. Within minutes, a digital plague had paralyzed global trade, leaving the world's largest shipping company powerless and its …
S6, E249 - Hackers Get Hacked
We explore how cybercriminals fell victim to their own security mistakes and examine major attacks targeting corporate SharePoint environments. Privacy legislation advances with new pro…
S6, E248 - Inside the Walls: Military's Stark Warning on Network Compromise
The US military has issued a stark warning to all forces to operate under the assumption that their networks have been compromised by Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated threat actor with tie…
S6, E247 - The EU's Bold Move on AI Training
The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass repro…
S6, E246 - Unpacking Healthline's Historic CCPA Settlement: What It Means for Data Privacy
Cameron and Gabe dive into Healthline Media's record-breaking $1.55 million settlement for CCPA violations, examining whether such penalties are sufficient deterrents against improper s…
S6, E245 - Hard-coded Secrets and Unencrypted Data: A Digital Security Nightmare
Several popular Chrome extensions, including privacy and security tools, have been found leaking sensitive data through unencrypted HTTP and hard-coded credentials in their code. Securi…
S6, E244 - They didn't hack in, they just logged in: The LexisNexis Security Incident
We explore the recent LexisNexus data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of over 364,000 individuals through a third-party platform accessing their GitHub account. This …
S6, E243 - Reality Check: AI's Influence Is Baked Right In
Gabe and Cameron dive into the unseen dangers of AI systems, exploring how inherent biases shape our perception and how prompt injection attacks pose serious security threats.
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S6, E242 - The Gun Industry Is Tracking More Than Just Your Purchases
ProPublica's investigation reveals the National Shooting Sports Foundation has been secretly sharing gun buyers' personal information, including underwear sizes, for political purposes.…
S6, E241 - Privacy Please News: Your data isn't just for sale—it's the main attraction.
Privacy Please News, for hitting big topics quickly with a hint of sarcasm to bring some joy and knowledge.
This week, we hit on the latest privacy events in tech with a satirical persp…
S6, E240 - From IAPP Insights to Security Challenges: What Really Matters
Cameron and Gabe return after a brief hiatus to explore major developments in security, privacy, and resilience. They dive into insights from the IAPP conference and VeeamOn, examining …
S6, E239 - Russian Hackers, Leaked Military Secrets, and Your DNA
Privacy threats continue to escalate as human error undermines even the most secure systems, from military officials accidentally exposing classified information to Russian hackers targ…
S6, E238 - 23andMe, Honda, and Signal: Three Privacy Alerts You Need to Know
Privacy threats are intensifying across multiple fronts, from genetic data vulnerabilities at 23andMe to corporate violations and messaging app security concerns. Cameron Ivey breaks do…
S6, E237 - Navigating Chaos, Uncertainty & Doubt in 2025
We explore how uncertainty and chaos create both vulnerabilities and opportunities in privacy and security. Amid global turmoil, cybersecurity professionals must adopt a bias toward act…
S6, E236 - Is Technology Turning Against Us? Exploring Robot Behavior and Cyber Threats
Today's episode dives into the intersection of AI behavior and digital security concerns. We discuss a startling incident involving a malfunctioning AI robot and explore a new ransomwar…
S6, E235 - Exploring Microsoft's Majorana Quantum Chip and the Future of Cybersecurity
The emergence of quantum computing presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for data security and privacy. As Microsoft reveals its new quantum chip, the industry must prep…