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The Monopoly Report is a business podcast hosted by Alan Chapell, with 82 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #81

  Episode 81: Google Search Data Sharing - Does Competition Law trump Privacy?

  Aug 5, 202653 min

  Thirteen months of Google's search data is worth roughly seventeen years of Bing's. That single number explains why Google's search business is now under pressure from four directions at once—the DOJ's antitrust remedy, the EU's Digital Markets Act, the UK's CMA, and the proposed US SEARCH Act. Now that Google is required to share its search data with competitors, the question turns to whether such sharing can be done in a way that is privacy safe. Do PETs offer a solution? Is this simply a place where privacy interests and competition interests are perpetually at odds? Is this simply another opportunity for Google to delay? Alan Chapell sits down with Alissa Cooper of the KGI to discuss the DOJ search remedies, the EU Digital Markets Act, privacy, AI, and what search data sharing could mean for competition and innovation Alissa Cooper’s bio can be found at: https://kgi.georgetown.edu/people/alissa-cooper/  The Chapell Regulatory Insider can be found at: https://chapellreport.substack.com/ Takeaways Why regulators want Google to share search data Privacy vs. competition in search How AI is changing the data-sharing debate Why independent oversight is essential Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:24 Why Google Must Share Search Data 08:35 Comparing Global Regulations 16:06 What Search Data Includes 19:34 Privacy Concerns 32:20 Independent Oversight 43:00 Final Takeaways 50:05 Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode 80: Andy Dale on the Future of Self-Regulation

  Jul 21, 202651 min

  Is self-regulation still relevant in today's privacy-first advertising landscape? Alan Chapell sits down with Andy Dale, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at OpenAP, to discuss the future of industry self-regulation, AI governance, privacy laws, and what ad tech organizations must do to remain valuable as regulation evolves. The Chapell Regulatory Insider may be found at https://chapellreport.substack.com/ The Data Protection Breakfast Club podcast may be found at https://rephonic.com/podcasts/data-protection-breakfast-club Takeaways: - Why self-regulation in ad tech needs to evolve beyond traditional compliance. - How AI governance, privacy laws, and managed services are reshaping the industry. - The future role of trade associations in supporting advertisers and ad tech companies. - Why collaboration and practical guidance may matter more than ever. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Meet Andy Dale, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at OpenAP 02:54 Is self-regulation still relevant? 06:08 Why now is the time to rethink industry organizations 07:36 Privacy laws vs. self-regulation 10:18 What advertisers need today 13:12 The future of industry collaboration 19:17 The three pillars: Advocacy, Standards & Compliance 22:11 How best practices should evolve 28:50 Managed services and privacy support 32:04 AI governance and the next opportunity 33:18 Does the DAA still matter? 37:25 Industry partnerships and consolidation 44:20 The future value of trade associations 46:03 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #79

  Episode 79: Mozilla's Martin Thomson on the W3C Attribution API, Privacy, and the Future of Digital Advertising Measurement

  Jul 7, 202648 min

  Alan Chapell speaks with Martin Thomson, Distinguished Engineer at Mozilla, about the W3C Attribution API, browser-based measurement, privacy-enhancing technologies, interoperability, fraud, and the future of advertising attribution. They examine the tradeoffs between privacy, competition, and ad measurement. The Attribution API spec may be found here: https://github.com/w3c/attributionThe Chapell Regulatory Insider may be found here: https://chapellreport.substack.com/A Written Q&A between Alan and Martin may be found here: https://monopoly-report.com/p/the-w3c-attribution-api Takeaways Mozilla explains the goals behind the W3C Attribution API and browser-based measurement. The discussion explores privacy, interoperability, and the future of digital advertising. Martin Thomson addresses concerns around attribution accuracy, fraud, and competition. The episode examines what remains after Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative. Alan Chapell and Martin Thomson debate how future web standards could reshape ad measurement. Chapters00:00 Introduction01:26 Meet Martin Thomson of Mozilla06:04 What is the W3C Attribution API?10:57 Transparency and trust in browser measurement14:32 Privacy Sandbox and what remains16:07 Differential privacy explained18:37 Interoperability vs. user privacy23:27 Attribution, incrementality, and measurement challenges27:35 The future of measurement partners31:56 Fraud, attribution, and Google's role37:20 Designing standards for the future web41:20 Alan Chapell's key takeaways and analysis45:54 Closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode 78: Privacy’s Defender Cindy Cohn on Encryption, Surveillance, Privacy Rights, and the Future of Digital Freedom

  Jun 24, 202656 min

  Alan Chapell sits down with Cindy Cohn, former Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and author of Privacy’s Defender. They discuss the landmark Bernstein encryption case, the Snowden revelations, surveillance, behavioral advertising, privacy regulation, competition law, some lessons for companies in the ads space, and the future of digital rights in an increasingly monitored world. Privacy’s Defender is available at: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262051248/privacys-defender/ Can Privacy Technologies Replace Cookies? Ad Revenue in a Field Experiment is available at: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5284526 The Chapell Regulatory Insider is available at: https://chapellreport.substack.com/ Takeaways Cindy Cohn reflects on her role in the landmark Bernstein case that helped establish encryption as protected speech. The conversation explores how the Snowden disclosures exposed mass government surveillance and reshaped privacy debates. Privacy, competition, copyright, and technology policy are deeply interconnected and require a multi-pronged approach. Both guests agree that many privacy regulations unintentionally burden smaller companies while reinforcing Big Tech dominance. Behavioral advertising, surveillance pricing, and data-driven discrimination pose growing risks to consumers. Cohn argues that privacy rights must be continuously defended and that the next generation has a critical role to play. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cindy Cohn and Privacy’s Defender 03:57 The Bernstein Case and the Fight for Encryption Rights 06:10 Human Rights Law as a Foundation for Privacy Advocacy 08:23 How an Early Court Victory Shaped a Career 13:22 The NSA, AT&T, and the Snowden Revelations 20:46 Centralized Power, Internet Architecture, and Digital Freedom 25:07 Privacy Regulation, the FCC, and the FTC Debate 29:19 Private Rights of Action and Privacy Enforcement 31:54 Behavioral Advertising vs. Contextual Advertising 35:20 Surveillance Pricing and Consumer Fairness 39:33 Competition Law, Big Tech, and Regulatory Capture 41:10 Why Privacy Is a Team Sport 45:02 Music, Community, and Avoiding Burnout 48:26 Key Lessons from the Conversation 53:08 Surveillance Pricing, AI, and Future Risks 54:06 The Growing Number of Privacy Choke Points 55:11 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendation Guests: Alan Chapell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode 77: Tom Kemp & Tony Ficarrotta on California’s Delete Act, Data Brokers & Privacy Law

  Jun 10, 20261h 10m

  At the NAI Summit 2026, Tony Ficarrotta, VP and General Counsel of the NAI, sat down with Tom Kemp, Executive Director of CalPrivacy, for an in-depth discussion on the California Delete Act, the DROP platform, data broker regulation, opt-out preference signals, privacy enforcement, and the future of federal privacy legislation. They explore how California is making privacy rights easier to exercise for consumers, the challenges of balancing innovation with consumer protection, and what businesses should expect from the next wave of privacy regulation. More info on the NAI at https://thenai.org/ More info on CalPrivacy at https://privacy.ca.gov/about-us/ More info on the Chapell Regulatory Insider at https://chapellreport.substack.com/ Takeaways Former Silicon Valley entrepreneur and cybersecurity founder Tom Kemp now leads CalPrivacy as Executive Director. CalPrivacy aims to make privacy rights easier to exercise for consumers through tools like DROP and browser-based opt-out signals. California is developing a centralized system for consumers to request data deletion from registered brokers. The agency handles enforcement, rulemaking, audits, education, advocacy, and the data broker registry. Kemp opposes federal laws that could override stronger state privacy protections. California is expanding browser-based privacy controls while prioritizing consumer intent. Key focuses include audits, consumer education, streamlined compliance, and alignment with other state privacy laws. Chapters00:00 Introduction & Special NAI Summit Interview01:38 Meet Tom Kemp: From Entrepreneur to CalPrivacy Director08:49 Why Tom Kemp Wrote His Book on Big Tech & Privacy14:01 Why Privacy Matters and the Risks of Personal Data Misuse18:32 What Makes CalPrivacy Different From Other Regulators?24:30 California Privacy Legislation and Current Policy Priorities29:22 AB 1542 and the Debate Over Sensitive Data Sales36:38 Expanding the Delete Act Beyond California40:28 Federal Privacy Law and the Secure Data Act Debate46:39 Opt-Out Preference Signals and Consumer Choice at Scale57:03 Privacy Regulation, Competition, and Browser Influence01:02:08 The Future of California Privacy Regulation01:04:23 Building CalPrivacy’s Next Chapter01:07:54 Closing Remarks & Preview of Next Episode Guests: Alan Chapell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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