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Crypto Voices: Episode 178
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In our latest episode, we discover the shocking truth about how mobile advertising has evolved into a sophisticated surveillance system through the collection of precise geolocation data. Our guest, Mike Yeagley reveals how seemingly innocent mobile ad IDs enable data brokers to build detailed profiles of our offline behavior and movements.
Key insights from this episode:
-The massive scale of data collection: trillions of data points gathered monthly
-How "free" apps secretly monetize your personal information
-The connection between commercial data brokers and intelligence agencies
-Why tech giants like Amazon and Uber are building their own advertising businesses
-The privacy risks of granting app permissions
-The discussion highlights the urgent need for greater awareness about data privacy and the complex ecosystem of data brokers operating behind the scenes of mobile advertising.
Follow Mike on X: @MikeYeagley
Links for more:
-Wired article - https://www.wired.com/story/how-pentagon-learned-targeted-ads-to-find-targets-and-vladimir-putin/
-Michael’s Substack - https://michaelyeagley.substack.com/p/the-privacy-pioneers?r=1xyng&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
-Tau’s ‘Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State’ - https://a.co/d/0IdIAOo
Contents
00:00:00 - Uncovering the Privacy Risks of Mobile Advertising
00:03:42 - Tracking Individuals Through Mobile Advertising Data
00:09:33 - The Rise and Fall of the Mobile Ad ID
00:13:44 - Hyper-Targeted Data Extraction and Monetization
00:18:16 - Audience Targeting and Privacy Concerns
00:20:38 - Accelerometer Data Collection and Privacy Concerns
00:23:16 - Rise of First-Party Advertising Platforms
00:26:55 - The Data Landscape and Security Implications
00:33:26 - Smartphone Data Collection and Privacy Concerns
00:36:39 - Embracing Privacy in a Digital World
00:40:32 - Building a Privacy Fortress: Layered Approach
00:44:17 - The Tension Between Government Surveillance and Privacy
00:49:24 - Balancing Data Use for Public Good and Privacy Concerns
00:56:21 - TikTok's Addictive Algorithm and Data Trade Concerns
00:58:48 - Protecting Data Sovereignty and Fair Trade
01:02:35 - Decentralized Privacy Challenges and Bitcoin
Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, & Alec Harris
Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/
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