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Code and dynamic analysis scripts for GPC on Android
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Check whether shared storage APIs exist on iOS #15

Closed SebastianZimmeck closed 3 years ago

SebastianZimmeck commented 3 years ago

In my discussion with Robin Berjon, he mentioned that for an Android GPC implementation above the app-level, shared storage may be an option. I am not sure whether it helps us, but we should look into it. Here in the context of iOS, we should check whether a similar API exists for iOS. I do not believe so, but who knows ...

Along the same lines Ashkan Soltani mentioned:

on android, there are cross-app ad libraries that rely on shared files on the /sdcard to sync things like identifiers or state. wouldn't be hard to do the same for a library that stores a GPC setting

Again, does something like that exist for iOS?

Ultimately, I do not think these are decisive points. We can simply provide a GPC library to the developer for integration into their apps and that library sends GPC signals. So, while it would be nice, it is not absolutely necessary to cover all apps with one library. And ultimately, GPC should be part of the OS. So whatever we do is somewhat provisional either way.

(cc'ing @kalicki1)

SebastianZimmeck commented 3 years ago

Closing this issue for the time being as our focus may be more going towards Android.