Articles and Podcasts

Listen to Meru Data's podcast on the rapidly evolving privacy enforcement landscape and AdTech compliance. Learn about the CPPA’s action against Tractor Supply, the new multi-state privacy consortium, and practical steps to strengthen your privacy program. Featuring insights from Priya Keshav and Sundeep Kapur, this IAPP-approved session offers clear guidance for navigating rising regulatory risks.

Listen to Meru Data’s podcast on the Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system — a global framework enabling secure, compliant cross-border data transfers. Experts from Meru Data, BBB National Programs, and OpenSpace discuss the evolution, benefits, and certification process of CBPR, and how it aligns with international privacy laws. Approved by IAPP for CPE credits.

In this episode, Priya Keshav and Shannon Yavorsky dive into the evolving world of AI governance and regulation. They discuss how organizations can design effective governance frameworks to align AI initiatives with core values, ensure transparency and accountability, and stay compliant with global regulations. Tune in to learn strategies that promote responsible AI adoption and help businesses turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

In this episode, Meru Data's Priya Keshav and privacy expert David A. Zetoony explore how to effectively conduct PIAs and DPIAs. They discuss best practices, regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, automation challenges, and tips for creating robust, defensible documentation. Whether you're new to privacy assessments or refining your current process, this conversation offers practical guidance to improve your approach.

Agentic AI is transforming retail with personalized shopping, smart inventory, and dynamic pricing—but it brings major challenges. From data privacy and cybersecurity risks to ethical concerns and system integration, retailers must address these issues to harness AI’s full potential responsibly.

Retailers are increasingly using cameras for training, safety, and theft prevention, but these systems raise privacy concerns. Regulators like CNIL and the UK ICO stress the need for GDPR compliance, including transparency, data minimization, and clear safeguards. Augmented cameras, especially at self-checkouts, must be used carefully, with privacy-respecting practices and proper legal justifications.

Explore how to use generative AI safely and effectively in business. Meru Data CEO Priya Keshav discusses AI risks, regulations, and governance strategies to ensure compliance. Approved by the IAPP for CPE credits.

As generative AI becomes integral to business, legal challenges are emerging. This article explores major lawsuits—against OpenAI, Microsoft, GitHub, and Stability AI—highlighting the need for transparency, legal data use, and respecting copyrights. These cases offer key lessons for companies integrating AI responsibly.

As AI becomes central to business operations, privacy professionals must evolve into AI governance leaders. From understanding complex regulations to assessing AI risks, their role now spans both legal and technical realms. With new laws like the EU AI Act emerging, staying informed and continuously learning is key to building responsible, future-ready programs.

Discover how to effectively implement Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (UOOM) in today’s complex privacy landscape. Meru Data CEO Priya Keshav breaks down key challenges, compliance tips, and solutions for AdTech issues. Ideal for privacy professionals—this episode is IAPP-approved for CPE credits.