Where Does Digital Trust Fit into Board's Agenda with Bruno Soares and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E146 S06

Where Does Digital Trust Fit into Board's Agenda with Bruno Soares and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E146 S06

Author: Punit Bhatia | Data Privacy, Sourcing & EU AI Act Specialist | ISO Standards August 28, 2025 Duration: 28:42

Ever wondered where digital trust fits in your company's strategy? We live in a world that's buzzing with AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. Everywhere you look, there's a new app, a smarter tool, or a faster system. But in the middle of all this tech hype, there's one thing we often overlook—trust.


In this insightful conversation, Punit discusses with Bruno about the crucial influence of technology, economy, and other external factors on business strategies. They delve into how companies navigate different environments, the role of digital transformation, and the importance of maintaining a balanced ecosystem approach.


If you're a leader, strategist, privacy professional, or tech enthusiast trying to make sense of innovation, trust, and governance in today’s world—this conversation is a must-watch.


KEY CONVERSATIONS

00:02:02 What is the concept of digital trust? Was it trust enough?

00:04:40 Can we expect digital trust in an emerging world of new technology in 10-20 years?

00:09:15 Is the board convinced about the value of digital trust or are they still in compliance mode?

00:13:15 How do we sell this concept of digital trust on the boards? 

00:18:51 Linking concept of trust, security and privacy to the broader agenda 

00:25:58 What is it that you can sell them with and how can they reach out? 

 

ABOUT GUEST

Bruno Horta Soares is a seasoned executive advisor, professor, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, and Information Security. He is the founder of GOVaaS – Governance Advisors as-a-Service and has worked with organizations across Portugal, Angola, Brazil, and Mozambique to align governance and technology for sustainable business value.


Since 2015, Bruno has served as Leading Executive Senior Advisor at IDC Portugal, guiding C-level leaders in digital strategy, transformation, governance, and cybersecurity. He is also a professor at top Portuguese business schools, including NOVA SBE, Católica Lisbon, ISCTE, ISEG, and Porto Business School, teaching in Masters, MBA, and Executive programs on topics such as IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and AI for Leadership.


He holds a degree in Management and Computer Science (ISCTE), an executive program in Project Management (ISLA), and numerous professional certifications: PMP®, CISA®, CGEIT®, CRISC™, ITIL®, ISO/IEC 27001 LA, and COBIT® Trainer. As a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator, he brings creativity into strategy and leadership development.


ABOUT 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 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.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunohsoares/ , 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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