Apple’s share of Google search ad revenue raises privacy concerns
Apple’s significant earnings from Google’s ad-tracking on Safari question its stance on user privacy.
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Transparency and targeting of political advertising: EU co-legislators strike deal on new regulation
The European Council and Parliament have provisionally agreed on a new regulation to enhance the transparency and targeting of political advertising, aiming to safeguard elections and empower citizens.
Meta Introduces Ad-Free Subscription in Europe
Meta introduces ad-free subscription option for EU, EEA, and Switzerland users of Facebook and Instagram, offering privacy-conscious alternative to targeted ads.
Firefox Enhances User Privacy with Global Tool
Mozilla’s Firefox browser is set to simplify user privacy controls by enabling users to activate the Global Privacy Tool directly from the privacy settings in its upcoming version.
Norway Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Meta’s Ad Tracking
Norway’s Data Protection Authority urges the European Data Protection Board to extend its ban on Meta’s ad-targeting practices across the EU.
Google’s adtech targeted by Dutch class-action style privacy damages suit
Google is facing a class-action lawsuit in the Netherlands, accusing the tech giant of violating European privacy laws by tracking and profiling consumers.
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Google’s Chrome browser rolls out an invasive ad platform, the “Privacy Sandbox,” that tracks users’ browsing and shares advertising topics with web pages.
Meta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta’s bid to overturn Norway’s ban on its non-consensual ad targeting was rejected by an Oslo District Court, marking a significant victory for data protection rights.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.
Meta plans to introduce a paid subscription service for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, offering an ad-free experience as a means to address privacy concerns.
Meta to ask EU users’ permission to show targeted advertising
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will ask EU users for consent to display personalised ads due to recent regulatory rulings.
European Parliament audits Google’s advertising practices
The European Parliament is auditing Google’s advertising practices dating back to 2020 following a report by Adalytics.
Meta to rely on legitimate interests as basis for user tracking
Starting April 5th, Meta will use ‘legitimate interests’ as its legal basis for targeting EU users with tailored advertisements.