Everything You Need to Know About SaaS Data Privacy & Management With Thomas McNamara | Podcast #49
SaaS District · Akeel Jabber | Horizen Capital
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pdcn.co) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Tom is the founder and Senior Consultant at Apex Privacy, a straight-talking GDPR compliance firm that crafts bespoke data protection programmes for your business and specializes in helping SaaS companies get GDPR compliant. Tom is an experienced data protection officer and legal compliance consultant specialising in IT, Finance and Health, he has a proven track record in delivering business-centric legal compliance initiatives across Europe, Asia and the US. making him an international expert with extensive experience in the international transfer of data.
He acts as Data Protection Officer for SaaS, Healthcare and IT companies spanning Ireland, US, UK, Switzerland and Australia.
His experience includes working on global regulatory compliance projects for the likes of JP Morgan and Citi Bank as well as AIB within Ireland.
Tom is also the host of “The Data Privacy Podcast” where they explore the best privacy methodology and practices within leading businesses.
During this interview we cover:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:29 - Background, Past Ventures & Idea & Problem To Solve With Apex Privacy
- 06:10 - What Constitutes Personal Data & Why It’s Important
- 08:39 - At What Point Should SaaS Founders Create a GDPR Compliance Program
- 13:07 - What Does an Audit Entrail and Typically Look Like
- 15:30 - Biggest Changes Happening in Data Management (US vs EU)
- 19:57 - Risks for More Regulated Businesses or With More Confidential Data
- 25:46 - The Data Processing Agreement for SMBs in the SaaS Industry
- 29:17 - Machine Learning & Personal Info, Am I Protected?
- 31:59 - GDPR on the International Context & Schrems II
- 36:17 - Risk Assessment on Data Management for SaaS
- 38:47 - Thomas Tech & Tools Recommendations
- 40:57 - Get In Touch With Tom
Mentions:
- ApexPrivacy
- Compliance Officer
- GDPR
- Data Processing Agreement
- CCPA
- Schrems II
- Lastpass
- Wizer Security Awareness Training
- The Data Privacy Podcast
Get in touch with Thomas:
Tag us & follow:
More about Akeel:
- More SaaS Podcast Sessions
- SaaS Consulting Services
- Learn How to Value a SaaS Company