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Digital Trust in Practice: Compliance, AI, and Human Factors with Sandeep Pauddar

Data Driven··12 September 2026·47 min

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In this episode, Frank La Vigne sits down with Sandeep Pauddar, Head of Digital Trust at DQS, to explore the fast-evolving world of digital trust, compliance, and data security. From the growing complexities of global regulations, to the increasing intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk, Sandeep Pauddar shares real-world stories—including personal experiences with AI-driven phishing—and breaks down how organizations can foster a security-aware culture. Whether you're leading a startup or a global enterprise, tune in for actionable insights on building digital trust, navigating the compliance landscape, and why organizational leadership plays a crucial role in keeping data secure.LinksSandeep on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pauddar/DQS Global -https://www.dqsglobal.com/Extreme Ownership -https://amzn.to/4zZRiH8Get a Free Audible Book -https://www.audible.com/ep/creator?afsrc=1&source_code=PDTGBPD060314004RWatch on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF4D5hYM7Yw Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and guest welcome05:00 AI data security in various industries06:44 Department collaboration on AI and compliance10:58 Information security standards overview14:23 Balancing Innovation and Standardization18:14 Navigating global AI regulations22:14 Regulatory advice for startup founders25:33 Discussing common patterns in failures28:24 Discussing link metadata in apps33:09 Security threats and personal story37:11 Challenges in adopting security systems38:32 Insurance and breach response policies43:21 Promoting Extreme Ownership on Audible45:01 Finding more about Claude Academy