DataShield Chronicles
Akintunde Idowu
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S1E15 Data and Democracy – Elections, Manipulation, and the Fight for Truth
In the age of microtargeting and disinformation, personal data doesn’t just shape ads—it can sway entire elections. This episode uncovers how data is weaponised in politics, from loyalty schemes to…
S1E14 Surveillance, National Security, and Human Rights
When the state watches, who watches the state? This week on DataShield Chronicles, we explore how surveillance powers collide with privacy rights—from mass wiretapping to biometric tracking.With…
S1E13 Looking East and West – International Transfers and the Adequacy Maze
What happens when your data crosses borders? This week, we dive into the world of standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, and the ever-shifting landscape of international data…
S1E16 The Future of Privacy – AI, Chatbots, and Dark Patterns
What’s next for data protection in a world of artificial intelligence, digital nudges, and invisible consent? In our season finale, we look ahead—exploring the EU AI Act, the ethics of design, and…
S1E12 Supervisors and Sanctions – The Enforcers of the GDPR
Behind every fine and enforcement notice is a regulator with a mandate—and a mission. This week, we explore the role of data protection authorities, how cooperation works across borders, and why some…
S1E11 Breach! What Happens When Things Go Wrong – The Anatomy of a Data Breach
One click. One gap. One breach—and everything changes. This week on DataShield Chronicles, we walk through the chaos of a personal data breach: what it means, who must act, and how regulators…
S1E10 Children, Consent, and Care – Safeguarding the Vulnerable Under the GDPR
When kids go online, how do we protect their data—and their dignity? This episode explores the special rules around children’s consent, age thresholds, and the responsibilities of platforms, parents,…
S1E9 Consent, Contracts, and the Murky Middle – Navigating Lawful Bases Under the GDPR
Is clicking “I agree” really consent? This week, we untangle the tricky legal grounds that let organisations process your data—consent, contract, legitimate interest, and more.With real-world…
S1E8 Controllers, Processors, and the Everyday Data Chain – Who’s Holding Your Data?
Behind every app, platform, or service lies a web of data handlers. This episode breaks down the roles of controllers and processors—and how responsibility really works when your data moves from one…
S1E7 When Rights Collide – Privacy, Journalism, and the Public Interest
What happens when the right to privacy clashes with freedom of the press? This episode dives into the delicate balancing act between protecting personal data and upholding democratic…
S1E6 Beyond the General Data Protection Regulation – Europe’s Next Digital Frontiers
The GDPR set the standard—but it’s not the full story. In this episode, we journey into Europe’s evolving digital landscape: the ePrivacy Regulation, AI Act, Digital Services Act, and the growing…
S1E5 Fines, Frontlines, and Future Tensions – GDPR in Action
What happens when the world’s toughest data law hits the real world? This week, we explore how regulators, tech giants, and ordinary people are testing the limits of GDPR—from billion-euro fines to…
S1E4 The GDPR Awakens – A New Era of Digital Rights
After years of debate, the General Data Protection Regulation arrived—and everything changed. This episode unpacks the drama, the vision, and the fight to bring EU data law into the digital age.
S1E3 One Law to Rule Them All – The Rise of Directive 95/46/EC
Before the GDPR, there was a bold first attempt to unify Europe’s data protection rules. This episode tells the story of Directive 95/46/EC—how it rose, what it got right, and where it began to crack.
S1E2 Machines, Markets, and the March Toward Control – How Tech Sparked the First Data Laws
This week on DataShield Chronicles, we uncover how punch cards, population registries, and early tech collided with power—and triggered the first wave of data protection laws in Europe.
S1E1 The Genesis of Privacy and Why Data Protection Matters
We go back—way back—to the roots of privacy as a human right. From ancient principles to the post-war declarations that laid the groundwork for modern data protection, this episode tells the story of…
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Step inside the digital battleground where your privacy, rights, and data collide. DataShield Chronicles is a powerful documentary-style podcast that unpacks the human stories behind Europe’s most…
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DataShield Chronicles has published 17 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
DataShield Chronicles is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 7m.
