Henry Pearce is a lecturer teaching and researching data protection and IT-related law. We all face the same challenges in terms of communicating how DP works, but Henry's perspective is different to most other DP practitioners which makes this a fascinating conversation. We talked about where his interest in the subject came from (dinosaurs are mentioned for more than one reason on this episode), what students think of DP as a career option and the role of qualifications and certifications.

Veronica Ayitey gives an upbeat and optimistic view of her journey to becoming a data protection lawyer, including a positive case for certifications and stressing the importance of seeing people like you in places you want to be. She even had the opportunity to highlight my age in a brutal way, and didn't take it.

The first episodes's guest is the amazing Kathryn Brooks. We talked about the slightly circuitous route that took her into the sector, the emphasis she places on selling the benefits of data protection, tips for people who want to break into the sector and mountains (briefly). Listen, follow for future episodes and tell your friends.

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