Harmonized Approaches and Standard

Harmonized Approaches and Standard

Author: Punit Bhatia | Data Privacy, Sourcing & EU AI Act Specialist | ISO Standards January 8, 2026 Duration: 7:25

What does digital trust really mean in today’s AI-driven world? How are AI and quantum technologies changing the way organizations build and maintain trust? How can businesses act responsibly and ethically while embracing innovation?


In this episode, Punit Bhatia talks with Sebastian Hallensleben, an expert in AI governance and digital trust. They discussed how the EU’s common AI standards and the OECD’s business guidance are helping shape the next phase of responsible and trustworthy innovation. Together, they explore how trust, ethics, and compliance come together in a world powered by AI and quantum technology.


🎧 Tune in to Episode 156 of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast to learn how clear AI standards and global teamwork can build a safer and more trusted digital future.


 KEY CONVERSATIONS 

00:01:56 What is digital trust in today’s world 
00:04:30 Changes in this AI and quantum world 
00:09:58 How can business conduct themselves in a responsible manner in this AI and quantum age 
00:15:20 Harmonized approaches with which this can be made real practical in some industries 
00:21:36 Harmonized standard per sector per segment or per type of product, how would it work? 
00:24:15 How do you see this going forward and what would it look like? 
00:34:52 About Sebastian Hallensleben  
00:41:23 How to get in touch with you 
 
ABOUT GUEST 
Dr Sebastian Hallensleben is the Chair of CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 where European AI standards to underpin EU regulation are being developed, and co-chairs the AI risk and accountability work at OECD. Sebastian is the initiator and Programme Chair of the Digital Trust Convention and is Principal Advisor Digital Trust at KI Park. As Chief Trust Officer at Resaro, he works towards drilling down to ground truths about capabilities of AI systems. - Previously, Sebastian Hallensleben headed Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence at VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies. He focuses in particular on operationalising AI ethics, on characterizing AI quality and on building privacy-preserving trust infrastructures for a more resilient digital space. 


ABOUT THE HOST  

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach privacy professionals. 


Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR'' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. 


As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe.


RESOURCES 

Websites ⁠www.fit4privacy.com⁠,⁠www.punitbhatia.com⁠⁠http://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianhallensleben⁠ , https://growskills.store/⁠

Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast⁠ 

Blog ⁠https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog⁠ 

YouTube ⁠http://youtube.com/fit4privacy⁠ 

⁠⁠⁠ Insights ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠

ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠ 


Punit Bhatia, an expert in artificial intelligence, privacy, and sourcing, hosts The FIT4Privacy Podcast-AI and Privacy insights in collaboration with Grow Skills Store. Here, the often complex and rapidly changing worlds of data protection and AI are broken down into clear, practical conversations. Each episode delves into specific frameworks like GDPR and ISO standards, while also examining the broader ethical implications and the critical need for digital trust in modern business. The discussions go beyond theory, focusing on actionable insights that professionals can apply directly to their own management and operational challenges. This podcast serves as a vital resource for business leaders and managers navigating this landscape, featuring regular conversations with a variety of industry experts. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, whether discussing evolving EU regulations or the practical intersection of AI and privacy law. Recognised for its quality, the series consistently ranks highly in its categories. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these crucial topics, this podcast offers a reliable and insightful guide through the complexities of compliance, ethics, and technology.
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