The Data Diva E188 - Arielle Garcia and Debbie Reynolds

Send us a Text Message.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.Many thanks to the Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast Privacy Visionary, Smartbox AI, for sponsoring this episode and supporting our podcast. Smartbox.ai, named British AI Company of the Year, provides cutting-edge AI, helps privacy and technology experts uniquely master their Data Request challenges, and makes it easier to comply with Global data protection requirements, FOIA requests, and various US state privacy regulations. Their technology is a game-changer for anyone needing to sift through complex data, find data,  and redact sensitive information. With clients across North America and Europe and a major partnership with Xerox, Smartbox.ai is bringing their data expertise right to our doorstep, offering insights into navigating the complex world of global data laws For more information about Smartbox AI, visit their website at https://www.smartbox.ai. Enjoy the show.Support the Show.