Kazient Privacy Experts

Global Privacy & AI Governance Consultant | DPO | Speaker (Multi Award Winner)

Lumi | لومي

AI Governance & Data Protection Officer

Building a world class Data Privacy Governance program

PDPL Consultant

Privacy Pros Academy | Become a World-Class Privacy Expert

I help you to become a World Class Privacy Professional so you can transform your career and change your life.

AI Governance & Data Privacy Career Mentor + Educator + Trainer

Rightmove

Data Privacy Strategist

Privacy Pros Podcast | #1 Data Privacy Podcast For a Thriving Career 

Founder & Host of #1 Ranked Data Privacy Podcast

www.bestGDPRbook.com

#1 International Bestselling Author

Bestselling Book Author

Book Author

Startpage

Brand Ambassador

Almosafer

Guiding Almosafer to achieve and maintain compliance with PDPL, GDPR and relevant global data protection legislation.

PDPL & GDPR Consultant

RESPONSUM

Expert Advisory Board Member

IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals

Delivering World Class Training and Mentoring of CIPPE, CIPM & CIPT certifications

Official Training Partner

🔥 I Help Lawyers & Mid Career Pros Become World-Class Privacy Experts | Career Coach | Global Privacy & AI Expert | Keynote Speaker | Privacy Pros Podcast Host | International Bestselling Author | Multi Award Winner 🔥

"The King of Data Protection" – BBC

If you're ready to take your privacy career to the next level -

Whether you’re pivoting into the field or already an established professional:
 
It can feel daunting to navigate the path ahead.

The privacy industry is booming, but standing out and succeeding can seem overwhelming.

Here’s the good news: You’re not alone. 

I’ve been where you are—uncertain, rejected, facing self doubt, and unsure of the best way forward. 

But through years of experience, I’ve developed a proven roadmap that transforms privacy professionals into recognised leaders.

Today, I’m one of the UK’s top privacy experts, guiding global companies and mentoring individuals to fast-track their success in this dynamic industry.

Whether you’re looking to:

→ Transition into privacy with confidence and clarity, or

→ Accelerate your existing career to become the go-to expert...

I can help you get there. 

My proven C5 Framework equips you with the practical skills, credibility, and mindset you need to thrive—no matter where you’re starting from.

Imagine this:

→ Clarity and Confidence: Knowing the exact steps to advance your career with certainty
→ Mastery of Key Skills: Turning privacy regulations into practical, actionable solutions
→ Career Impact: Delivering results that make you indispensable to your organisation or clients

This isn’t just theory;

It’s a tried-and-tested system that has helped 100's of professionals just like you; 
- secure top tier roles
- double their salaries
- gain the respect and recognition they deserve.

Here’s how I can help you thrive:

1. Competence: 
Gain the high-impact practical skills that businesses want and need

2. Credibility:
Achieve respected certifications with my expert mentorship, giving you the clarity and confidence to excel

3. Career Acceleration: 
Unlock new opportunities with personalised coaching and a supportive community that drives your success.

Why trust me?

✔ 175+ Linkedin Recommendations (see section below)
✔ Host of the #1 Privacy Pros Podcast, followed in 117+ countries
✔ Featured expert on BBC, FOX, NBC, Sky News, and The Guardian
✔ Founder of Kazient Privacy Experts, setting the standard in privacy solutions
✔ 98.7%+ certification pass rate for Privacy Pros Academy mentees
✔ International Bestselling Author
✔ Global Keynote Speaker

This is your moment

Whether you’re pivoting into privacy or elevating your current career, I’m here to help you unleash your full potential.

Ready to build the world-class privacy career you deserve together?

👉 Message me the word "Accelerate"

Jamal Ahmed

Bittersweet
That’s the word that sat with me this weekend as I turned 41.

Because the truth is…
I shouldn’t be here.

Not by most people’s expectations.

At 4, I was told I’d never be able to write - never hold a pen properly.

After my hand was injured in an accident, the doctors told my parents I’d need to rethink my future.

Weignored them.

But what followed in adulthood was worse than the injury:

- Years of failure
- Business ideas that flopped
- Debt I was too ashamed to talk about
- Burnout so deep I couldn’t get out of bed

I’ve been humiliated in rooms where I was the only one who looked like me:

- Told to “tone it down.”
- Told I was “too ambitious.”
- Told I’d never amount to much.

I’ve cried silent tears in empty offices.
I’ve even questioned whether I was cursed.
I’ve broken down on the bathroom floor at 2AM.

And just when I thought I was getting ahead…

I buried three of my children.
Held their tiny bodies in white caskets.

And somehow… still woke up the next morning.

Not strong. 
Just stubborn enough not to give up.

And that’s why this birthday feels different.
Because I’m not here to celebrate myself.

I’m here to honour the version of me who didn’t quit 
even when no one believed in him.

And to serve the privacy professionals who feel like they’re behind.

If that’s you, I’ve got something coming this week.

It’s not just a gift.
It’s a lifeline.

Because you don’t need more motivation.

You need someone who’s been through the fire...
…and came back with a map.

Stay close 

(keep an eye out for my next post)

I help mid-career pros break free from self doubt and become respected privacy leaders. Award-Winning Global AI Gov & Privacy Expert | Top 100 Influential UK | Speaker | Author | Educator 73,786+ Careers Elevated 🔥

Something’s brewing in Dubai
And it’s not just the qahwa.

I’m not coming here for the views

I’ve come to help leaders fix the privacy gaps
they can’t afford to ignore any longer.

No buzzwords
No recycled “best practices
Just sharp, strategic advice — off the record.

This week, I’ve got a few hours set aside
for the right conversations.

1:1. Discreet. Solution-focused.

If you’re a business leader in Dubai
and privacy is becoming too big to guess your way through…

I land in a few hours - DM me

We’ll keep it simple
We’ll keep it pragmatic
We’ll keep it between us - for now

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Some people think DPIAs are just checklists;
That mindset is hurting your organisation:

A DPIA isn’t a box-ticking exercise

It’s a risk radar
It tells you where and how personal data could cause harm.

Most privacy pros look for templates
Great ones ask better questions.

Here’s the Easy Peasy way I explain DPIAs:

- What’s the goal of the processing?
- Could this hurt someone if done wrong?
- How do we minimise that risk?

You don’t need a complex form.
You need structured thinking.

Clear thinking creates real protection.

Stuck in your career? It’s not your fault;
You’ve just been following the wrong strategy:

Last night, I spent 3.5 hours shifting people out of

“I’m not ready yet” 
and into clarity, confidence, and job offers.

Naomi says it was "it was truly eye-opening"

Chima' says "it completely transformed my perspective"

Bukola decribed it as "a breath of fresh air"

Here’s what hit hardest:

The 3 invisible blockers keeping smart people stuck
The 3 moves that actually get you hired

And the shift was instant.

This wasn’t theory;

It was the same roadmap that’s helped 73,000+ professionals 
pivot, grow, and lead.

The C5 Framework works every time!

And Chika Adams set the room on fire with her transformation story!

If you missed the live session, the replay’s up.
Not to fill seats.

But because the right strategy changes everything.

You're not behind.
You're just unmentored.

If you want the replay just comment 

'Replay Please'

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC

Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC, Founder & Chief Data Privacy Officer

At Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC, we help organizations transform data privacy and emerging technology challenges into opportunities for growth, trust, and long-term value. Clients turn to us when they face regulatory pressure, cybersecurity threats, or barriers to adopting new technologies — and we guide them toward solutions that protect what they have built while enabling confident innovation.

How We Help Clients Succeed

- Provide Data Privacy & Protection Officer (DPO) services to ensure compliance and reduce risk exposure.
-  Build and manage operational privacy programs that scale with global business needs.
- Conduct AI audits and risk assessments to address emerging technology risks before they become liabilities.
 - Perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA/DPIA) to keep projects, products, and deals compliant.
- Evaluate third-party and vendor risks to strengthen supply chain resilience.
- Develop data breach response plans and lead incident response management when issues arise.
- Advise on corporate governance and board-level strategy to align privacy with business goals.
- Deliver executive and board training so decision-makers act with clarity and confidence.
- Provide software and product evaluations for investors, M&A, and due diligence to guide funding and acquisition decisions.

Why Clients Choose Us
We combine regulatory expertise, technological insight, and business strategy to deliver measurable results, including avoiding fines and reputational damage, winning contracts, accelerating product launches, and unlocking investment opportunities.

Our clients span various industries, including finance, health, technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, smart cities, biometrics, AI, and more. With a proven record of reducing risk while preserving enterprise value, we make data privacy a true business advantage.

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Data Privacy Officer

The Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast features global leaders on today’s most pressing privacy challenges. Episodes cover emerging technologies, international laws, ethics, individual rights, and the future of privacy in a rapidly changing digital world.

With listeners in over 140 countries and 2,900 cities, the podcast delivers insights for executives, technologists, regulators, investors, and privacy professionals.

Global Reach and Rankings

-Top 2% of 4.6M podcasts worldwide
-Top 5% globally (2024) – ListenNotes
-850,000+ downloads worldwide
-Top 5% weekly downloads (2024) – The Podcast Host
-Top 50 in Business & Management – Apple Podcasts

Recognition and Awards

-#1 Data Privacy Podcast Worldwide 2024 – Privacy Plan
-Best Data Privacy Podcasts 2024 – bCast, Player FM, Goodpods, Termageddon
-Top 40 Data Security Podcasts 2024 – Feedspot
-#1 Global Data Privacy Podcast (2021, 2022, 2023)
-Community Champion Award – Privacy First Awards (2024)
-20 Best Data Rights Podcasts – Threat Technology Magazine

Audience Demographics

-34% Data Privacy decision-makers (CXO)
-24% Cybersecurity decision-makers (CXO)
-19% Privacy & Emerging Tech companies
-17% Investor Groups
-6% Media, Press, Regulators, Academics

Engagement and Reach

-1,000–1,500+ weekly downloads
-5,000–11,500 monthly LinkedIn impressions
14,000+ Data Privacy Advantage newsletter subscribers

Sponsor Impac
-4 sponsors secured funding within 12 months
-$25M average raised per sponsor
-3 new enterprise sales per sponsor within 6 months

Learn more: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/

Host of "The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast

Digital Directors Network

We're the leading network of board qualified technology experts, board members, and organizations working to shape and secure the digital future. We are improving the digital diversity of the corporate boardroom with highly sought cybersecurity and data privacy technologists available for board of director member roles (BOD)

Executive Founding Member

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Adjunct Professor of eDiscovery Certificate Program

Course: eDiscovery: Metrics and Trending (Module 10)
Understand the value of capturing and analyzing metrics for individual cases, for litigation/eDiscovery support departments, and for document review.
Learn about the wide selection of metrics available for capture and analysis.
Understand how to focus on metrics meaningful for the task at hand.
Learn how to analyze metrics in order to predict trends, prepare for sufficient resources and create meaningful budgets.
Learn how to use metrics for quality control purposes.
Gain a basic understanding of the trends in litigation/eDiscovery support models that are evolving within the industry.

Adjunct Professor of eDiscovery Certificate Program

U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” as one of 16 experts for the new Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB) to advise the Internet of Things Federal Working Group. The advisory board includes a wide range of stakeholders outside of the federal government with expertise relating to the Internet of Things (IoT).

The board will advise the federal working group on matters including the identification of any federal regulations, programs, or policies that may inhibit or promote the development of IoT; situations in which IoT could deliver significant and scalable economic and societal benefits to the United States, including smart traffic and transit technologies, augmented logistics and supply chains, environmental monitoring, and health care; IoT opportunities and challenges for small businesses; and any IoT-related international opportunities for the U.S. Full details on the board’s activities are provided in this news release by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) https://lnkd.in/gJkfMU39

The board comprises 16 members and represents a broad range of disciplines from academia, industry, and civil society. Board members will serve two-year appointments, and all meetings are open to the public.

Advisory Board Member: Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB)

Eimer Stahl LLP

Developing and managing data privacy and protection programs for our firm and our clients

Data Privacy Officer (DPO)

Global responsibility for the development of knowledge and evolution of our eDiscovery practice and management of the associated staffing, technology and resources.  This includes management and promotion of our Firm-wide eDiscovery technology services; management and cross-team coordination of technical support personnel; development and implementation of eDiscovery thought leadership and best practices; development and negotiation of eDiscovery technology and predictive coding protocols for matters;  assisting Eimer Stahl legal teams and clients with the full spectrum of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) life-cycle; development of frameworks to best use Technology Assisted Review (TAR) in eDiscovery and document review; development of eDiscovery education and training programs for internal and external clients; development and management of robust information governance, records management, data privacy and data protection program related to the custody, control and disposition of client data; participation in the IT Strategy Planning and Governance Committee (SPG); Chair of the Firm’s eDiscovery Committee.

Director, EimerStahl Discovery Solutions llc

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Adjunct Professor for Legal Project Management (LPM) intensive course at the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS)

Adjunct Professor, Legal Project Management (LPM)

WilmerHale

•	Management of multi-office international eDiscovery staff 
•	Development of firm wide process improvement for training initiatives related to Recommind for clients, legal teams and technical staff
•	Support of  legal teams and clients involved with complex regulatory, civil and criminal litigation cases throughout the eDiscovery lifecycle
•	Management of global eDiscovery requests including client data collections in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America
•	Implementation and refinement of  new services including firm-wide third party subpoena response protocol and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing workflow 
•	Development of litigation technology support workflow for global Service Desk support
•	Creation of service models to handle international arbitration and eDisclosure requirements in Europe and global cross border eDiscovery
•	Management of discovery to regulatory agencies like the FINRA, FTC, SEC, FCC, NYSE, NASD, FINMA, CFPB, PCAOB, PSI, HHS, and DOJ

Litigation Support Manager

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

•	Management of multi-office international eDiscovery and Document Review staff 
•	Creation, development and management of Orrick Advantage Document Review operation at Global Operation Center (GOC) in Wheeling WV
•	Management of global project portfolio related to eDiscovery,  data management, document review and Managed Services
•	Negotiation of firm wide contracts related to suppliers, vendors, software and other services
•	Development of fixed fee and alternative fee arrangements billing models

Global Manager, Special Projects Group

•	Consultation with Fortune 100 companies on litigation readiness, complex litigation management, and  electronic discovery 
•	Management of team involved with supporting complex regulatory, civil and criminal litigation
•	Direction of projects involving, paper, electronic and forensic data collection

Senior Litigation Support Coordinator /  Consultant

Morgan Lewis

•	Management of  large scale, complex eDiscovery and staff in multiple offices 
•	Evaluation and adoption of best technology trends and next generation software using innovative service models 
•	Creation and implementation of global knowledge base of eDiscovery best practices

The Data Diva | Global Data Advisor | Retain Value. Reduce Risk. Increase Revenue. Powered by Cutting-Edge Data Strategy

The Data Diva | Global Data Advisor
Retain Value. Reduce Risk. Increase Revenue.
Powered by Cutting-Edge Data Strategy.

Globally ranked as a Top 8 Data Privacy Expert and a Top 30 Cyber Risk Communicator, I advise business leaders on how to reduce exposure, protect what they have built, and increase revenue through decisive action on data, emerging technologies including AI, and regulatory risk.

With over two decades of experience, I work directly with executives, legal teams, and boards to solve high-stakes data problems that affect revenue, trust, and decision velocity. My focus is on measurable business outcomes: preserving value, avoiding losses, and enabling confident growth.

I have delivered keynotes for organizations such as TikTok, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, PayPal, Uber, and S&P Global.

I serve as Chair of the IEEE global committee on Cyber Security for Next Generation Connectivity Systems, focused on Human Control and Data Privacy Flow. I also served on the Internet of Things Advisory Board for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

My insights have been featured in publications like the New York Times, Forbes, and Digiday.

I am the host of The Data Diva Talks Privacy podcast, ranked the  # 1 global podcast on data privacy with listeners in over 130 countries.

To discuss how I can support your team or speak at your next event, message me directly.

•	#1  Data Privacy Podcast 2021, 2022, 2023 with "The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast
•	Consulting with Corporations to manage data privacy, cyber data breach, product evaluation, and global emerging technologies.
•	Global Data Privacy and Protection Advisory, Data Privacy Officer Services, Data Privacy Software Evaluation and Implementation, Data Privacy Operational Program development, evaluation, and management
•	Data Privacy Education and Training, Data Privacy Technology Evaluation, Data Privacy Team, and Stakeholder Coordination 
•	Cybersecurity and Data Breach Advisory, Cyber Data Breach Response Planning, Data Breach Incident Response Management
•	Data Privacy Media, Publishing, and Press, Media Interviews about Data Privacy Laws and Technology Issues, Speaker on Global Data Privacy Topics (Keynote and Panelist), Author on Global Data Privacy 
•	Software Product Evaluation Advisory, Evaluate Data Privacy, and eDiscovery software products for Venture Capital (VC) Funding, Private Equity (PE), Hedge-Fund investment, and Acquisitions.

🎟️ JOIN ME !!! Attend This Free Webinar | IoT Grand Slam Live 2025 (Virtual Conference)

🧠 GenAIoT™: Where Generative AI Meets the Intelligent Edge

📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 
 ⏰ 08:30 AM CST | 06:30 AM PST | 09:30 AM EST (one hour)

Join Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” for a live IoT Grand Slam session exploring how Generative AI and IoT are converging at the intelligent edge and what that convergence looks like in real deployments.

This badass expert panel focuses on moving beyond experimentation to governed, auditable GenAIoT systems, with real-world use cases across utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, and campus environments.

🎤 Moderator
 🔹 Tom Bradicich, PhD – Chairman, IoT Community Board of Advisors
🎙️ Speakers
 🔹 Leonard Lee – Founder & Executive Analyst, neXt Curve
 🔹 Cole Wangsness – Business & Ecosystem Development Manager, Red Hat Edge Industrial
 🔹 Rob Tiffany⚡️ – Research Director, IDC
 🔹 Bill Pugh⚡️ – Co-Founder, True North Software Solutions
 🔹 Debbie Reynolds – Global Data Privacy Technologist and Advisor to Fortune 500 companies

🔥 What you will learn:

 ✅ How GenAI + IoT are being deployed at the edge
 ✅ Digital twins, RAG over telemetry, and agentic workflows
 ✅ Security, privacy, and auditability in regulated industries
 ✅ How organizations are measuring and defending GenAIoT ROI

👉 Register and attend live:
 https://lnkd.in/gCW2atZk

#IoTGrandSlam #GenAIoT #GenAI #IoT #EdgeComputing #DigitalTwins #IndustrialAI #DataPrivacy #cybersecurity #datadiva #privacy #Iotcoffeetalk

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