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INTRODUCING VAST SUPPORT FOR GOOGLE CHROME COOKIELESS ATTRIBUTION REPORTING

IAB Tech Lab’s Advanced TV Working Group introduces an addendum to Video Ad Serving Template (VAST) to support cookieless attribution reporting for Google Chrome browser Attribution Reporting API. Moving Away from Cookies for Attribution Reporting One of the fundamental measurement features of digital advertising is the ability to link a […]

It’s Time for Interoperable Data Clean Rooms

The IAB Tech Lab released a private audience activation specification named “Open Private Join & Activation (OPJA)” alongside the “Data Clean Rooms (DCR) Guidance” for public comments in February 2023. Since then, we have seen immense interest and received some great feedback from the industry.  The initial draft of these […]

Global Privacy Platform API v1.1 Is Ready For Implementation

We are excited to announce the release of the Global Privacy Platform (GPP) API v1.1. Driven by feedback from industry stakeholders, this latest API version–GPP API v1.1–incorporates key updates to streamline the usage of the GPP. IAB Tech Lab worked closely with members of the Global Privacy Working Group to […]

Apple’s WWDC23: Privacy Updates That Shake Up Digital Advertising

Apple has once again made a splash with their Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this June. You’ve probably seen the highlights, especially the unveiling of the Vision Pro VR goggles. Alongside this major reveal, there were also important announcements across the OS & Mac product suites. Buried in the avalanche of […]

US Privacy Signal Deprecation Deadline Extended To September 30, 2023

IAB Tech Lab will extend support for the US Privacy signal until September 30, 2023. This is an extension beyond the original deprecation deadline of July 1, 2023. Specifically, the US Privacy String will be deprecated, while the Data Deletion Request Handling mechanism will retain continued support beyond September 30th. […]

IAB Tech Lab Releases The Sustainability Playbook To Achieve A Sustainable Programmatic Marketplace

In a continuous effort to assist the advertising industry in reducing carbon emissions, IAB Tech Lab, the global digital advertising technical standards-setting body, has achieved the first of many milestones. Today, the organization unveiled the Sustainability Playbook, a guided resource developed by IAB Tech Lab’s Sustainability working group, aimed at promoting […]

IAB Tech Lab’s Advanced TV Commit Group Adds Leading Industry Players To Develop Comprehensive TV Advertising Technical Standards

New York, NY, June 6, 2023 – Today, IAB Tech Lab formally announced the creation of its Advanced TV Commit Group, which will lead the development of technology frameworks, technical standards, and market strategy to make every TV environment addressable. 

Public Comment Period Open for GPP API v1.1

In September 2022, the Global Privacy Platform (GPP) was introduced to establish a technical standard for communicating user preferences throughout the digital supply chain. The GPP is an industry-driven effort created by and for the industry. As with any new initiative, feedback and insights are gathered to identify areas for […]

IAB Tech Lab And IAB Legal Affairs Council Announce New Privacy Implementation & Accountability Task Force

IAB Tech Lab and IAB’s Legal Affairs Council announced today the launch of the Privacy Implementation & Accountability Task Force (PIAT). PIAT aims to address privacy implementation and accountability challenges faced by the digital advertising industry by bringing together leading privacy technology vendors, media companies, advertisers, and the supporting ad tech ecosystem.

IAB Tech Lab Launches Data Clean Room Standards Portfolio For Public Comment

Today, IAB Tech Lab, the global digital advertising technical standards-setting body, announced the launch of its Data Clean Room (DCR) Standards portfolio with the release of DCR Guidance & Recommended Practices as well as the Open Private Join & Activation (OPJA) specification to support and define interoperable clean room interactions for […]