PALS Parlor Podcast

Privacy is a Wicked Problem with Bryan Lee

Amaka Ibeji Season 1 Episode 3

This episode features a distinguished guest Bryan Lee, a Trusted Advisor and General Partner at Privatus Consulting, discussing Privacy Engineering and the concept of Privacy as a Wicked Problem. 

Bryan explains that this term originates from urban design theory in the 1960s, defining Wicked Problems are complex, ill-defined issues within interrelated systems with competing interests and means. 

He emphasizes the importance of using the 3-S approach in addressing privacy challenges.

  1. Systems thinking, 
  2. Stakeholder engagement, and 
  3. Satisficing.  

Bryan recommends understanding systems thinking, engaging with stakeholders effectively, and embracing satisficing to find satisfactory solutions in the realm of privacy engineering. 

To engage with Bryan Lee on his insights on privacy engineering, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or visit the Privatus Consulting website.

To Learn more:

  1. Privacy is a Wicked Problem 
  2. Book: System Thinking Made Simple - New Hope for Solving Wicked Problems by Derek Cabrera and Laura Cabrera

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