I got sick of posting all of my content to third party platforms so decided once again to setup a blog. This will be my main platform moving forward and whereas I will be posting links to article on social media, I will no longer be posting my thoughts directly on those social media platforms.

Here you will find my thoughts (as an expert with over 35 years in computer science and 20 years in technology policy and law) on:

  • Privacy - Your fundamental right in the digital age and my life's work
  • Data Protection - Many people mix data protection with privacy but they are two distinctly different fields
  • AI Governance - Navigating the regulatory landscape for AI and responsible use of AI
  • Cyber Security - Securing data and systems
  • ePrivacy - Everything to do with surveillance capitalism (also my life's work)
  • Privacy Engineering - How to create technologies which respect privacy
  • Privacy by Design - How to create systems and processes which put privacy first by default

What to Expect

Regular articles covering:

  • Practical compliance guides for businesses of all sizes
  • Analysis of new regulations and enforcement actions
  • Privacy engineering best practices
  • Opinion pieces on the intersection of technology and human rights

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Alexander Hanff is a globally recognised privacy expert and lawyer with 20+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, and cyber security and 35+ years as a computer scientist.