This GPC Chrome Extension enables the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal and evaluates how websites respond to the setting

Latest Version

Version
0.1.4
Update
January 12, 2024
Size
1.46MiB
Developer
protegis.io
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.42857 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequest
DeclarativeNetRequestFeedback
Tabs
Scripting
WebRequest
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Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector Extension

This Global Privacy Control Chrome Extension enables the GPC setting and evaluates whether whether websites honor the opt-out setting by providing transparency into the personal data shared with third parties.

The right for website visitors to opt-out of the sale of personal information is a hallmark of data privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Regulators are accelerating enforcement against companies that do not honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out. \"Under law, [GPC] must be honored by covered businesses as a valid consumer request to stop the sale of personal information.\" https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa\"

For developers and IT teams, this extension helps understand and debug how webpages respond to the GPC signal. Diagnostic capabilities include:
- Validate the GPC signal was set and the website response is consistent with the GPC specification
- Diagnose website behavior including whether the GPC signal was read by the page
- Debug whether personal data is shared by examining information provided to third parties using beacons and cookies.

Questions? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector", "version": "0.1.4", "description": "This GPC Chrome Extension enables the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal and evaluates how websites respond to the setting", "permissions": ["storage", "declarativeNetRequest", "declarativeNetRequestFeedback", "tabs", "scripting", "webRequest"], "host_permissions": [""], "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_start", "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "match_origin_as_fallback": true, "all_frames": true, "js": ["contentScript.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["inject.js"], "matches": [""] }], "icons": { "16": "images/shield-16.png", "32": "images/shield-32.png", "48": "images/shield-48.png", "128": "images/shield-128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/shield-16.png", "32": "images/shield-32.png", "48": "images/shield-48.png", "128": "images/shield-128.png" }, "default_title": "Global Privacy Control Inspector", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension file

Select and download the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Global Privacy Control (GPC) Inspector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mary kolan (ID: 0000009db380c227) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/18/2023 How can I get and extension to prevent my zoosk profile from getting band

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Rutuj Runwal (ID: 000000e0e6ec8ed6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/07/2023 Hi Delson, The extension is really good and works fine There is a minor issue though, whenever the enable GPC option is checked and unchecked, the details are not visible right away even if the page is reloaded. The extension needs to be reopened again for the details to show and it seems to be checking GPC compliance on chrome:// or file:// type urls where it is supposed to do nothing. Also I am confused with the way the headers are set when you are using declarativeNetRequest to set the GPC header, the extension is applying it to all resource types like images,fonts,stylesheets as well is that intended and really necessary? Thanks. Rutuj Runwal, Creator - RR Adblocker

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Vict Vict (ID: 000000795b3dcbee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/21/2023 It is quite good but it does not actually add Sec-Gpc header to requests! So it wont work on websited that use backend to detect GPC. Please fix it. UPD: seems to be fixed now! The devs are great!

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Ward Chan (ID: 00000044822fc59a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/11/2023 hi Delson, I saw your reply. But it's still like what Vict said, `Sec-Gpc` is indeed not set in the header. My device is a Mac with version 13.3.1 and Chrome with version 112. I can reproduce the same problem on another Windows device, and another colleague of mine has also reported the same issue. Maybe you should verify this issue on a clean machine? https://imgur.com/a/eccVDl7