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Q-Hub Podcast

Pointless Compliance

Candid conversations with Ewan Cohen on quality, compliance, and the systems that actually help teams do the work — not just tick the box.

3 episodes Hosted by Ewan Cohen Watch on YouTube
Pointless Compliance: Net Zero, What's the Point? With Zoe Detko 1h 10m
Episode 1

Pointless Compliance: Net Zero, What's the Point? With Zoe Detko

Zoe Detko, a low carbon specialist, discusses how businesses can develop strategic carbon reduction plans that balance environmental impact with business viability. The conversation covers emissions counting methodology (scopes 1-3), the importance of bespoke approaches over one-size-fits-all solutions, and how businesses can move beyond compliance to genuinely reduce emissions while improving profitability and market position.

13 January 2025 · with Zoe Detko
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Pointless Compliance: Who cares about data protection anyway? With Nathan Heyes 52 min
Episode 2

Pointless Compliance: Who cares about data protection anyway? With Nathan Heyes

Nathan Hayes, a Senior Data Protection Consultant at Buoy Consulting, explains that GDPR compliance is mandatory for all UK businesses regardless of size, covering personal data like names, emails, and addresses. The conversation covers key compliance requirements including lawful basis for data processing, data subject rights, the roles of data controllers and processors, and practical security measures such as encryption, access controls, and employee training to prevent the most common cause of breaches: human error.

20 February 2025 · with Nathan Heyes
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Data protection - are we fighting a losing battle? With Nicholas Williams 1h 9m
Episode 3

Data protection - are we fighting a losing battle? With Nicholas Williams

Nick Williams, a GRC analyst, discusses the pervasive threat of human error in data breaches and shares practical steps individuals and organisations can take to reduce risk, from phishing awareness and strong passwords to training programs and security certifications.

14 April 2025 · with Nicholas Williams
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Ewan Cohen
About the host

Ewan Cohen

Co-Founder, Q-Hub · Host, Pointless Compliance

Ewan Cohen is a co-founder of Q-Hub and host of the Pointless Compliance podcast, where he digs into what quality and compliance work actually looks like on the ground — and where the box-ticking gets in the way.

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