Privacy Careers in a World of AI E162

Privacy Careers in a World of AI E162

From The FIT4Privacy Podcast | Exploring ISO Standards AI Privacy | Grow Skills Store by Punit Bhatia | Data Privacy, Sourcing & EU AI Act Specialist | ISO Standards

April 9, 2026 · 32 min · Season 7 · Episode 162

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving landscape of privacy careers in the age of AI, featuring insights from expert Barry Moult on mentorship and practical skills for newcomers.

In this episode of the FIT4Privacy Podcast, privacy expert Punit Bhatia speaks with Barry Moult, a longtime data protection professional and mentor to emerging talent. KEY MOMENTS 00:00 – AI & Misinformation: Risks of AI content. 01:42 – Retirement & Mentoring: Barry’s ongoing guidance. 06:30 – Human Oversight: Why privacy still needs humans. 10:04 – Mentoring Careers: Advice for newcomers. 13:21 – Making Privacy Fun: Creative training & gamification. 18:33 – Career Tips: Networking and practical skills. 23:26 – Collaboration: Working with cyber & legal experts. 28:57 – Future of Privacy: AI, careers, and opportunities. Their conversation explores how AI is changing the privacy landscape, why human judgment still matters, and what new professionals should know when building a career in data protection. Barry shares practical insights from his decades of experience, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, apprenticeships, and hands-on learning for new privacy professionals. This episode is a guide for anyone entering privacy, offering actionable advice, career strategies, and a glimpse into how the profession is evolving in the age of AI. ⸻ ABOUT THE GUEST Barry…

People in this episode

Host: Punit Bhatia

Guest: Barry Moult

Topics covered

  • AI and privacy
  • mentorship in data protection
  • career development in privacy
  • human oversight in AI
  • creative training methods
  • networking in privacy careers
  • future of privacy

Keywords

  • data protection
  • privacy careers
  • AI risks
  • mentorship
  • networking
  • human oversight
  • creative training
  • future opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ICO, Eastern Region IG Forum, GP-PCN (DPO) National Network

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