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.
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UK Government targets minorities with social media ads despite Facebook ban
Government agencies and police forces are using targeted social media ads based on protected characteristics and stereotypical traits to reach minority groups, raising ethical 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.
Finnish DPA: marketing consent as requiremnt for participation in lottery is acceptable
Requiring a consent for marketing emails is acceptable prerequisite for lottery participation, says Finnish DPA.
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.
EU To Introduce New Rules On Political Ads
The European Parliament is toughening rules on political advertising, aiming to making elections more transparent and less vulnerable to interference.
Facebook and Instagram to restrict advertisers’ access to teenagers’ data
From February advertisers will no longer be able to see young users’ gender or type of posts they have engaged with.
Apple fined 8 million euros for use of Advertising ID
French DPA fined Apple for setting Advertising ID without consent of iPhone users.
EU privacy regulator steps in to restrict Meta’s advertising practices
Ireland’s data watchdog now has one month to adopt the EU’s decision, which could impact Meta’s targeted advertising policies in Europe.
EU legislators chase compromise on ePrivacy Regulation
After months of stagnating debates on the ePrivacy Regulation, EU lawmakers and diplomats have moved on.
Proliferating privacy laws, changes in data gathering worry marketers
Consumers don’t see value of sharing data and marketers want a “one size fits all” privacy law, the IAB finds.