“Data protection isn’t about law or tech—it’s about understanding how they work together” - with Yagmur Sahin

Guest: Yagmur Sahin, Information Governance and Data Protection Manager at Data Privacy SimplifiedHost: Jacob H. Larsen, Wired RelationsIn this episode, Jacob H. Larsen sits down with Yagmur Sahin, a qualified lawyer with dual master’s degrees in law and cybersecurity, to discuss her unique career journey into data protection. Yagmur shares insights on fusing law and tech, the growing importance of data protection, and the skills required to thrive in this dynamic field.Key Topics DiscussedYagmur’s Career Path: From criminal and employment law to cybersecurity and data protectionThe Turning Point: How her distaste for mass surveillance and digital profiling led her to pivot her careerLegal vs. Technical Approach: The benefits of having both legal and technical expertise in data protectionDiverse Backgrounds in Data Protection: Why professionals from various fields can thrive in this industryEssential Skills for Data Protection Professionals:Analytical thinkingStrong communication skillsAdaptability and resilienceResearch skills and continuous learning mindsetThe Importance of Data Protection:Safeguarding personal rights and freedomsBuilding trust in businesses and compliance cultureAddressing challenges posed by AI, quantum computing, and data profilingKey TakeawaysData protection is not just about compliance; it’s about trust, autonomy, and safeguarding people’s rights.Professionals from various backgrounds, legal, technical, marketing, psychology can succeed in this space.Organisations must embed data protection into their culture to maintain trust and meet regulatory standards.Passion, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset are more important than a specific degree when entering this field.Resources & LinksConnect with Yagmur Sahin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/data-privacy-yagmursahin/Your host: Jacob Høedt Larsen, follow me on Linkedin for more news and views on compliance and privacy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobhoedtlarsen/Sustainable Compliance is brought to you by Wired Relations - read more about it here: https://www.wiredrelations.comWired Relations is a GRC solution - tailored for privacy and information security.We help organisations turn fragile privacy and information security into sustainable GRC programmes.We focus on four things:Ease-of-use: You don’t need consultants to implement Wired Relations and you don’t need training to use it.Collaboration: Privacy and infosec is a team sport. We make it easy to collaborate.Overview: Privacy and infosec is complicated enough as it is. Wired Relations makes it easier to get an overview - not harder.Organising for GRC: The trick is to organise your processes and workflows so that you can sustain your programme.