The Data Diva E188 - Arielle Garcia and Debbie Reynolds

"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast

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In episode 186 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Arielle Garcia, Director of Intelligence, Check My Ads Institute, about Data Ethics, Responsible Media & Tech. We discuss Arielle’s journey from law school to becoming the founder of ASG Solutions, specializing in privacy and data ethics. We explore the brokenness of the advertising industry's incentive system and the challenges it presents, highlighting the impact on data practices and effective marketing. We also discuss the ethical implications of utilizing AI and voice recorders for medical transcription, expressing concerns about the marketing industry's lack of accountability and responsible use of data. We emphasize the need for consent and legitimate purposes for data usage, highlighting the broader issues within the chain of events that often lead to the misuse of data. The conversation delved into the complexities of balancing competition and privacy, expressing concerns about using sensitive data in advertising and the challenges of enforcement. The discussion also addresses the implications of AI on privacy, expressing concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in big companies and ad tech. We explore the challenges and potential negative outcomes associated with Google's Privacy Sandbox and Performance Max products, emphasizing the conditioning of marketers to relinquish control and transparency. Additionally, we discuss privacy and technology in the femtech industry, addressing the implications of data collection and the need for stringent safeguards to protect sensitive information. They advocated for banning the surveillance advertising business model, citing its detrimental impact on human rights, civil rights, democracy, and her hope for Data Privacy in the future.
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