DataShield Chronicles - Deep Dive

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DataShield Chronicles is a storytelling podcast about privacy, power, and people. From billion-euro GDPR fines to everyday data dilemmas, each episode brings Europe’s data protection battles to life—one right at a time.

Publisher

Akintunde Idowu

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2024

Latest episode

13 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Nov 2025

   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 psychological profiling. We explore the legal limits, ethical questions, and the real stakes for democratic integrity.

2. 

   6 Nov 2025

   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 rulings like Roman Zakharov v. Russia and Big Brother Watch v. UK, and the story of a journalist under surveillance, we ask: how much privacy must we trade for security?

3. 

   30 Oct 2025

   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 transfers. With real-world challenges facing small businesses—and a closer look at Meta’s €1.2B fine—this episode unpacks the legal maze behind global privacy.

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