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
How companies trick you into giving up your data
Michael Irene
6 hrs
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
Who’s listening? The fight for safety
Michael Irene
January 6, 2025
The room was dark except for the dim glow of a flickering streetlight outside. Sergeant Bala was halfway through his third cup of
How did they know I was shopping?
Michael Irene
December 30, 2024
It happened again the other day. I was shopping online, casually browsing for some home essentials. I found a couple of items I liked,
Capturing and mitigating data privacy risk early
Michael Irene
December 24, 2024
Privacy is a fundamental right that everyone values, but safeguarding it in our increasingly interconnected world is no simple task.
Can privacy exist without security?
Michael Irene
December 16, 2024
Privacy and security are often discussed together, but they are not the same. Privacy is about protecting personal information and