Guest: Yagmur Sahin, Information Governance and Data Protection Manager at Data Privacy Simplified
Host: Jacob H. Larsen, Wired Relations

In this episode, Jacob H. Larsen sits down with Yagmur Sahin, a qualified lawyer with dual master’s degrees in law and cybersecurity, to discuss her unique career journey into data protection. Yagmur shares insights on fusing law and tech, the growing importance of data protection, and the skills required to thrive in this dynamic field.

Key Topics Discussed

• Yagmur’s Career Path: From criminal and employment law to cybersecurity and data protection
• The Turning Point: How her distaste for mass surveillance and digital profiling led her to pivot her career
• Legal vs. Technical Approach: The benefits of having both legal and technical expertise in data protection
• Diverse Backgrounds in Data Protection: Why professionals from various fields can thrive in this industry
• Essential Skills for Data Protection Professionals:
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strong communication skills
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Research skills and continuous learning mindset
• The Importance of Data Protection:
  • Safeguarding personal rights and freedoms
  • Building trust in businesses and compliance culture
  • Addressing challenges posed by AI, quantum computing, and data profiling

Key Takeaways

• Data protection is not just about compliance; it’s about trust, autonomy, and safeguarding people’s rights.
• Professionals from various backgrounds, legal, technical, marketing, psychology can succeed in this space.
• Organisations must embed data protection into their culture to maintain trust and meet regulatory standards.
• Passion, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset are more important than a specific degree when entering this field.

Resources & Links

• Connect with Yagmur Sahin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/data-privacy-yagmursahin/

Your host: Jacob Høedt Larsen, follow me on Linkedin for more news and views on compliance and privacy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobhoedtlarsen/

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