Privacy Bytes: The Forgotten Risk: Why Secure Data Disposition is Critical for Global Privacy Compliance
About this Webinar
As privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and India’s upcoming DPDPA place increasing pressure on organizations to manage personal data responsibly, one area remains consistently overlooked—data disposition.
While most organizations focus heavily on data collection and retention, failing to securely and defensibly dispose of unnecessary or outdated data introduces significant compliance, security, and reputational risk. Residual data—often hidden across systems, backups, and unstructured environments—can quickly become a liability if not properly managed.
In this webinar, privacy, compliance, and data governance leaders will learn:
- Why data disposition is essential to fulfilling regulatory obligations
- How shadow data and legacy systems contribute to hidden privacy risks
- Best practices for implementing a secure and defensible disposition strategy
- How technology can help automate, audit, and scale your disposal efforts globally
Whether you're preparing for DPDPA enforcement in India or managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, this session will equip you with the insights and tools to turn data disposition into a privacy-strengthening advantage.
Presenters
Exterro Marketing
Sai Aashish chamarthi
AVP - Data Privacy
With a strong foundation in data privacy and protection, and hands-on experience working across global privacy regulations, Sai brings valuable expertise in implementing and operationalizing privacy frameworks for large conglomerates. His previous roles as Manager at Reliance Industries Limited, Senior Associate at Grant Thornton LLP, and Consultant at EY have equipped him with practical experience in delivering comprehensive data privacy solutions.
Sai is deeply passionate about privacy-enhancing technologies, consent management frameworks, value engineering in privacy, and the intersection of data democratization and monetization. He is committed to leading privacy-embedded digital transformation initiatives that unlock long-term data value for organizations and their customers.
Joseph Bryne
Senior Solutions Architect
Joseph is an experienced Consultant and Business Development professional, driven to empower clients to realize, meet, and exceed their Data Privacy needs.
He is an IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy, holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has a strong background in data analysis. Joseph is a mature and enthusiastic professional with excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
As part of his continuing professional development, he has written and published a book on the IAPP Privacy Technologist certification (CIPT), which has sold over 600 copies worldwide.
He thrives on the fast pace, challenges, and team-centric nature of working in business development.
Sanjay Kaushal
Global CISO
Sanjay is an action-oriented leader with over 23 years of experience in Cyber Consulting, Global CISO roles, Presales, Solution Design and Architecture, and Next-Gen SOC operations. He has successfully managed large and complex transformation programs and has served many marquee clients across India and globally. A result-driven leader, Sanjay focuses on Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, Enterprise Risk, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technologies. He is a trusted advisor to several boards and has built strong, trust-based relationships with CXOs, CIOs, and CISOs across organizations. He is also adept at building relationships with clients, strategic partners, media, internal divisions, Data Privacy Officers, and Data Security Posture Management teams.
Sandeep Kumar Akkimolla
Global CISO and DPO at GCC's
Sandeep is a proven security leader with over a decade of global experience in the cybersecurity industry. He holds certifications including CISO, CISM, IAPP-CIPT, and ISC2-GDPR. An active member and mentor in cybersecurity communities such as OWASP, BSides Bangalore, WiCSP, CSA, W3-Sec, ISC2, and ISACA, he is deeply engaged in knowledge sharing and industry advancement.