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The Monopoly Report

The Monopoly Report

By: Alan Chapell
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  • Episode 67: Everything’s an ad network & everyone’s a data broker

    Episode 67: Everything’s an ad network & everyone’s a data broker
    Mar 4 2026
    Ben Isaacson, Founder of InHouse Privacy and longtime privacy attorney, joins the podcast to break down how California’s CPPA is reshaping the data broker landscape. From the DELETE Act and the drop mechanism to the broad definition of “sale” and “direct relationship,” Ben explains why ad tech, retail media, clean rooms, and even auto and smart TV companies may be in scope. He also shares what enforcement could look like in 2026, why smaller brokers may not survive, and the biggest misconception that continues to put companies at risk. Takeaways Ben Isaacson's journey into the privacy space began in 1995. The CCPA and CPRA have significantly influenced privacy regulations in California. Data brokers are now defined more broadly under California law. Ad tech companies must navigate complex compliance issues regarding data sharing. Retail media networks face challenges in adhering to data broker rules. Authorized agents may struggle with compliance as regulations evolve. The DELETE Act could lead to increased enforcement actions against data brokers. Misconceptions about data selling persist among companies. The future of data broker regulations may see more states adopting similar laws. Privacy by design is essential for companies to build trust with consumers. Chapters 00:00 Ben Isaacson’s privacy origin story and early internet lobbying 09:06 How CPPA enforcement is reshaping CCPA and CPRA 12:53 What California’s data broker definition really means 14:37 Why ad tech, DSPs, DMPs, and clean rooms may be in scope 17:42 Retail media networks and off platform monetization risk 26:26 The DELETE Act drop mechanism and 2026 enforcement timeline 29:02 Authorized agents and the rise of deletion services 38:06 The future of the data broker industry 41:15 The biggest misconception companies still believe about selling data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Episode 66: AI Governance is NOT optional

    Episode 66: AI Governance is NOT optional
    Feb 18 2026
    AI ethicist and governance pro Shoshana Rosenberg joins Alan Chapell to discuss how to build a framework for addressing the legal and regulatory risks involving AI. Given all the new AI and profiling rules flowing down into the ads space in 2026, Shoshana is exactly the person the ads space should be listening to right now. Pre-order Shoshana’s book “Practical AI Governance” here - www.practicalaigovernance.com Check out the Chapell Regulatory Insider here - https://chapellreport.substack.com/ Takeaways AI governance is less about compliance checklists and more about strategic oversight that prevents unseen liability. Digital agency means giving individuals context and control over how systems influence them. Post hoc explainability is insufficient because inference-driven systems are fundamentally probabilistic. Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) can undermine marketplace trust when platforms utilizing PETs aren’t transparent about how they work and don’t allow advertisers to audit them. Government procurement standards may drive AI accountability faster than direct regulation. Building on foundational AI models requires documenting what you add and controlling what you can evidence. The PRISM framework pushes teams beyond compliance toward structured ethical practice. Too many in the ad space are ignoring data and AI governance to their detriment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and defining AI governance 01:09 Why AI governance is about strategy, not compliance 02:41 Shoshana’s path from engineer and Navy JAG to AI governance 05:22 Digital agency as a human right 09:13 What explainability should look like in advertising 11:23 The complexity of the ad tech ecosystem 13:25 Gaps in global AI regulation 17:06 Procurement and government contracting as enforcement levers 20:49 The tension between PETs and transparency 28:02 Agentic AI and worsening accountability gaps 29:30 Explainability by design by 2029 31:42 Practical guidance for little tech building with AI 35:11 The PRISM framework explained 38:43 Upcoming book and where to find Shoshana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Episode 65: The Problem with Age Verification

    Episode 65: The Problem with Age Verification
    Feb 11 2026
    Alan Chapell is joined by Professor Jess Miers, visiting assistant professor of the University of Akron School of Law. Jess and Alan discuss some of the inherent challenges around protecting kids on the internet, and how those challenges are increasingly leading policymakers to age verification as the solution. While Alan is curious to see how this approach plays out in Australia, both Jess and Alan are skeptical that age verification will be good for kids or privacy in general. Professor Miers’ Bio: https://www.uakron.edu/law/faculty/directory/profile.dot?u=jmiers Chapell Regulatory Insider: https://chapellreport.substack.com/ Takeaways Jess Miers’ career transitioned from policy work to academia, finding a place to express her views freely. Parents face significant challenges in monitoring their children's online activities. The impact of social media on youth mental health is complex and multifaceted. More and more places worldwide are turning to age verification. The U.S. legal landscape regarding age verification is evolving and is currently impeded due to First Amendment concerns. Advertisers must navigate a nebulous landscape regarding content directed at minors. Data privacy and security concerns are heightened with age verification requirements. Education of both parents and children is essential in addressing online safety. While these issues haven’t squarely hit the ad space just yet, Alan thinks that the post-COPPA 1.0 world will hit the ad space hard. Chapters: 00:01 Welcome + where Jess is calling from 00:36 Policy to academia + why it fits 02:07 Viral CA testimony moment 04:52 What problem age verification is trying to solve 07:03 Youth harm evidence and why causality is nuanced 10:27 Australia: under-16 ban and early consequences 13:54 Europe/UK: “age assurance,” feature limits, and gating 16:37 US: First Amendment and shifting legal strategies 22:55 Why age verification is risky: anonymity + data honeypots 44:28 Where to find Jess + wrap; transcript ends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
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