Meta Changes Advertising Plans for EU Users Amid GDPR Scrutiny
Meta is revising its EU advertising strategy to offer a subscription model and less personalized ads, addressing regulatory concerns about user consent and data privacy.
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IAB Tech Lab Seeks Industry Feedback on Global Privacy Platform Guidelines
IAB Tech Lab invites feedback on its Global Privacy Platform Implementation Guidelines to aid compliance with global privacy regulations until December 16, 2024.
Pinterest Accused of Breaching GDPR Consent Requirements for Ads
Pinterest faces a GDPR complaint from noyb for allegedly tracking users without consent and failing to respond to data access requests.
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Misusing Personal Data
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million by Ireland’s DPC for violating GDPR by misusing personal data for targeted advertising without valid consent.
Schrems wins another case over Meta
Schrem’s privacy case against Meta highlights GDPR violations regarding the processing of personal data on sexual orientation, impacting ad targeting practices.
GDPR Complaint Targets Microsoft’s Xandr for Data Access Denials
A complaint supported by European privacy advocacy group, noyb, targets Microsoft-owned adtech business Xandr for GDPR violations. The complaint alleges […]
LinkedIn to limit targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data
LinkedIn discontinues targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data in response to a complaint filed with the European Commission, aligning with the Digital Services Act to enhance online content governance and protect user data.
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.
EDPB issues opinion on Meta’s “consent or pay” model
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues guidance on adtech giants like Meta violating GDPR by offering “consent or pay” options, emphasizing the need for real choice in data processing.
EU court clarifies auctioning of personal data for advertising
EU Court clarifies GDPR rules on personal data auctioning for ads, emphasizing consent and IAB Europe’s joint controller role.
UK Publishers Weigh “Consent or Pay” After ICO Cookie Decision
UK news sites consider “consent or pay” model after ICO cookie ruling.
Issues with Google’s Privacy Sandbox
IAB Tech Lab identifies challenges with Google’s Privacy Sandbox tool as it aims to eliminate cookie tracking from Chrome.