Data Dialogues

Equifax Marketing VP, Elizabeth Fairman, interviews Equifax Chief Privacy Officer, Nick Oldham, about the latest trends in data privacy and where the industry is headed. The 2020s, says Oldham, will be about the responsible stewardship of data -- and doing the right thing.

Show Notes

In this episode of Data Dialogues, Equifax Marketing VP, Elizabeth Fairman, interviews Equifax Chief Privacy Officer, Nick Oldham, about how society is transitioning from the explosion of data collection to the responsible stewardship of that data. Oldham explains that we have to move away from transactional compliance requirements and focus more on doing the right thing. 

Jump ahead to these highlights:

:47 - Oldham’s professional background
2:40 - How data privacy has evolved over time
6:15 - Data privacy regulation trends around the globe
9:05 - What data ethics means as a consumer and as a business
12:30 - How businesses should approach data privacy
15:30 - Implications of data tracking software
18:25 - What are the security issues around data usage: access vs. usage
21:10 - Moving to a model of “doing the right thing” and education around data usage
22:40 - Equifax focused on data privacy ethics

What is Data Dialogues?

A podcast where innovative business leaders discuss data: how to think about, how to use it and how it can help us all make better business decisions every day. As they tell their stories of trials and triumphs, you’ll gain key insights to leverage in your own day-to-day operations.