The Shifting Privacy Left Podcast

S1E3: "Will 'Global Privacy Control' (GPC) Fix Web Privacy?" with Roy Smith (PrivacyCheq)

08 Nov 2022

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In this episode, I’m joined by Roy Smith, CEO and founder of PrivacyCheq, a privacy tech company that develops privacy-enhancing technologies for mobile and web. We discuss the history of online privacy and data protection laws, current challenges within the ad tech space, and GPC, a newly proposed web standard for signaling privacy preferences.-----------Thank you to our sponsor, Privado, the developer friendly privacy platform-----------A most common myth that Roy sees end-users buying into is that cookie banners are all that a company need deploy for compliance with modern privacy and data protection laws. Roy breaks down how adtech companies use "the cookie myth" to distort how people perceive what's required for operational compliance. He illustrates the tsunami of global privacy regulations related to adtech and the limitations that exist due to siloed consent data. We dive deeper into the W3C's newly proposed Global Privacy Control (GPC) specification and how GPC lets users signal their desired privacy levels just by browsing the web. Roy unpacks why it was developed and what problems it solves on a legal level. He also highlights his concern that implementing GPC will create a false sense of privacy as GPC signals depart from consumer expectations. Listen to our conversation on the benefits and drawbacks of GPC.-----------Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or on your favorite podcast platform.-----------Topics Covered:How the regulatory framework for privacy and tracking has changed over time The global response to surveillance capitalismThe challenges and downfalls of the IAB's Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF)The problem of “consent fragmentation”The W3C’s newly-proposed Global Privacy Control (GPC) specificationWhere Roy sees opportunities for improvementThe nuances between WC3’s "do-not-sell or share interaction" and "do-not-sell or share preference"Roy's point of view regarding web privacy and whether GPC is sufficient for signaling privacy preferences, the benefits to the adtech industry, and potential drawbacks. Resources Mentioned:Check out the GPC educational website and the proposed W3C technical specification Guest Info:Follow Roy on LinkedInFollow Roy on TwitterLearn more on PrivacyCheq's websiteSend a text Privado.aiPrivacy assurance at the speed of product development. Get instant visibility w/ privacy code scans.Shifting Privacy Left MediaWhere privacy engineers gather, share, & learnBuzzsprout - Launch your podcastDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Copyright © 2022 - 2024 Principled LLC. All rights reserved.

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The Shifting Privacy Left Podcast

S1E3: "Will 'Global Privacy Control' (GPC) Fix Web Privacy?" with Roy Smith (PrivacyCheq)

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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