Michael Irene
Michael-Irene
Michael Irene is a data and information governance practitioner based in London, United Kingdom. He is also a Fellow of Higher Education Academy, UK, and can be reached via moshoke@yahoo.com; twitter: @moshoke
Why Nigerian businesses struggle to find data privacy experts
Michael Irene
March 18, 2025
The data privacy and information security landscape in Nigeria is shifting rapidly. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, businesses are
AI in supply chains: Risk or revolution?
Michael Irene
March 11, 2025
In my work as a consultant, I have observed a concerning trend in how organisations approach the integration of AI within their supply
Can privacy professionals be everything at once?
Michael Irene
March 4, 2025
“We need to create more holistic professionals that have a vertical expertise in privacy but also horizontal knowledge in adjacent
Have we left human ethics behind?
Michael Irene
February 25, 2025
If I had told you ten years ago that companies would adopt artificial intelligence in massive tranches, you’d likely have dismissed
How companies trick you into giving up your data
Michael Irene
February 17, 2025
You open a webpage. Before you even get a glimpse of the content, a message blocks your screen: “We value your privacy. Accept all
Pseudonymisation in data protection
Michael Irene
February 12, 2025
Pseudonymisation is one of those things that gets thrown around in data protection conversations, but many businesses don’t fully
Avoiding ‘Death by DPIA’: A smarter approach to compliance
Michael Irene
February 4, 2025
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are a crucial element of privacy compliance, particularly under data protection laws. They
Redefining privacy through advanced technology
Michael Irene
January 27, 2025
Dear reader, First you must be aware that every click, every tap, and every whispered query to a digital assistant you do
Privacy and value in robust data governance framework
Michael Irene
January 20, 2025
There’s a phrase I hear tossed around a lot in conversations about data, particularly from the upper echelons of organisations:
Social media and Nigerian children’s mental health
Michael Irene
January 13, 2025
Social media has become an inseparable part of daily life. From WhatsApp conversations that span continents to the addictive pull of