Data Privacy: Practical Handbook for Governance & Operations

Privacy is fundamental to ensure human dignity and autonomy. It may be surprising for some of the Data Privacy experts or professionals to find out that the understanding of privacy is varied and, at times, significantly lower than in many sections of societies regardless of the socio-economic background, culture, religion or other social structures through which we define ourselves.

In addition, those who do understand this subject and are working to implement the Data Privacy function within the organizations often remain occupied with the thought of fulfilling the regulatory requirements without paying enough attention to the values that need to be upheld by the very articles of the Personal Data Protection laws.

Without a firm grasp on the moral and ethical underpinnings any attempt to build systems, policies, or laws around privacy may not yield desired outcomes.

This book is, therefore, written to build a requisite understanding of privacy. Reading it will help us to understand how our rights are linked to data in the modern world. Once the privacy of individuals is compromised, it opens the floodgates for our other rights as individuals to be compromised or denied.

What will you find in this book:

• Moral underpinnings of the Personal Data Protection Principles.
• How our data shapes our identity and the consequences around it.
• How to establish Data Privacy Governance in your organization.
• What Board of Directors must be looking vis-å-vis Privacy.
• Mandatory Competencies of a Data Protection Officer.
• Effective Operating Model for Privacy Governance and Operations.
• Guardrails of Trust - Privacy in Integrity Mechanisms.
• Essential Components of a Data Privacy Program.
• How to establish Privacy Functional Components.

Muneeb Imran Shaikh is an established and credible voice in the field of Data Privacy, AI Governance, and Information Security. His work spans AI governance and ethics, privacy program development, cybersecurity strategy, and regulatory compliance across complex Information Security and Privacy frameworks. Muneeb has worked with entities in finance, telecom, and government sectors, building programs that reflect both legal obligations and emerging risk landscapes. Muneeb's influence extends beyond strategy development and execution. He actively contributes to the global privacy and security discourse through long-form writing, podcast appearances, and in-depth policy reviews. He speaks at regional and international forums on topics ranging from responsible AI to privacy governance and adherence to regulations. His work is known for translating complex governance challenges into practical insights that resonate with practitioners, regulators, and business leaders alike.

Tahir is a globally recognised data privacy expert and a leading advisor on responsible and ethical AI. Known for his charismatic, methodical, and client-focused approach, he has guided global organisations through complex privacy and AI governance challenges. As Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer, he has led groundbreaking work on global data protection strategies, cross-border compliance, and operationalising responsible AI frameworks. He is a trusted advisor to governments, regulators, and C-suite leaders, providing strategic guidance on data privacy, AI governance, and regulatory alignment. He is also an active participant in international panels, a keynote speaker at major industry events, and a contributor to thought leadership initiatives, including training programs for the next generation of AI governance professionals.