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Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes

Smartphones and smart devices may listen in on conversations for targeted advertising, raising serious privacy concerns.

Meta's AI is scraping users' photos and posts. Europeans can opt out, but Australians cannot

Meta uses public posts from users to train AI, but Australian users lack an opt-out option unlike Europeans.

LinkedIn Deepens Its Facebookification with AI Data Scraping

LinkedIn is opting users into data scraping for AI training without clear consent, aiming to become a central social platform.

Google makes abrupt U-turn by dropping plan to remove ad-tracking cookies on Chrome browser

Google is reversing plans to eliminate cookies in Chrome browser, opting to allow users to block or allow third-party cookies.

Elon Musk's X now trains Grok on your data by default - here's how to opt out

Companies like Elon Musk's Grok AI are training AI tools on users' data without explicit permission, raising concerns about privacy and consent.

No, Microsoft isn't using your Office docs to train its AI

Microsoft clarified that it does not use customer data from Microsoft 365 apps to train AI models, addressing recent privacy concerns.

Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes

Smartphones and smart devices may listen in on conversations for targeted advertising, raising serious privacy concerns.

Meta's AI is scraping users' photos and posts. Europeans can opt out, but Australians cannot

Meta uses public posts from users to train AI, but Australian users lack an opt-out option unlike Europeans.

LinkedIn Deepens Its Facebookification with AI Data Scraping

LinkedIn is opting users into data scraping for AI training without clear consent, aiming to become a central social platform.

Google makes abrupt U-turn by dropping plan to remove ad-tracking cookies on Chrome browser

Google is reversing plans to eliminate cookies in Chrome browser, opting to allow users to block or allow third-party cookies.

Elon Musk's X now trains Grok on your data by default - here's how to opt out

Companies like Elon Musk's Grok AI are training AI tools on users' data without explicit permission, raising concerns about privacy and consent.

No, Microsoft isn't using your Office docs to train its AI

Microsoft clarified that it does not use customer data from Microsoft 365 apps to train AI models, addressing recent privacy concerns.
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#data-brokers

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Users' Location Data

The FTC is prohibiting Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling sensitive user location data, addressing privacy concerns and data security violations.

Federal Regulators Limit Location Brokers from Selling Your Whereabouts: 2024 in Review

The FTC is taking significant steps to regulate location data brokers by banning the sale of precise location data.

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Users' Location Data

The FTC is prohibiting Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling sensitive user location data, addressing privacy concerns and data security violations.

Federal Regulators Limit Location Brokers from Selling Your Whereabouts: 2024 in Review

The FTC is taking significant steps to regulate location data brokers by banning the sale of precise location data.
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#transparency

AEPD releases cookie guidelines

The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos released new guidelines on analytics and cookies in Spain
The guidelines allow for some cookies to bypass user consent, but with certain conditions

Google Under Fire for 'Misleading and Aggressive' Data Practices

Google accused of lack of transparency regarding how linked services track user behavior and serve ads.

Privacy Notice

Deseret News Publishing Company provides transparency about data collection and usage in its Products and Services.

AEPD releases cookie guidelines

The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos released new guidelines on analytics and cookies in Spain
The guidelines allow for some cookies to bypass user consent, but with certain conditions

Google Under Fire for 'Misleading and Aggressive' Data Practices

Google accused of lack of transparency regarding how linked services track user behavior and serve ads.

Privacy Notice

Deseret News Publishing Company provides transparency about data collection and usage in its Products and Services.
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Daily Search Forum Recap: December 5, 2024

Google has introduced new ad policies for dating ads and improved user control over personalization.
Google Shopping features are evolving with more options for product discovery.
The integration of consent management tools in Google Tag UI enhances user consent management.
#data-privacy

Google has to face a class action lawsuit over Chrome's data collection

Google faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting users' data through Chrome without proper consent as appeals court reverses lower court's dismissal.

Is LinkedIn Using Your Data for AI? Here's What You Need To Know And How To Opt-Out

LinkedIn is allegedly scraping user data without consent to train AI models, prompting significant privacy concerns.

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.

LinkedIn has started using user data for generative AI training, enabling AI to create content using personal posts.

Swipe right on data privacy: What tech companies can learn about consent from dating apps

AI's rise has complicated data privacy, often defaulting consumers to opt-in and offering confusing opt-out processes.

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI - here's how to turn it off

LinkedIn automatically uses users' data for AI training, raising privacy concerns.
Users may not be aware of this setting unless they look for it.

Oracle may owe you money as part of a $115 million lawsuit settlement. What to know about filing a claim

Oracle settles class action lawsuit for $115 million over data collection without consent.

Google has to face a class action lawsuit over Chrome's data collection

Google faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting users' data through Chrome without proper consent as appeals court reverses lower court's dismissal.

Is LinkedIn Using Your Data for AI? Here's What You Need To Know And How To Opt-Out

LinkedIn is allegedly scraping user data without consent to train AI models, prompting significant privacy concerns.

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.

LinkedIn has started using user data for generative AI training, enabling AI to create content using personal posts.

Swipe right on data privacy: What tech companies can learn about consent from dating apps

AI's rise has complicated data privacy, often defaulting consumers to opt-in and offering confusing opt-out processes.

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI - here's how to turn it off

LinkedIn automatically uses users' data for AI training, raising privacy concerns.
Users may not be aware of this setting unless they look for it.

Oracle may owe you money as part of a $115 million lawsuit settlement. What to know about filing a claim

Oracle settles class action lawsuit for $115 million over data collection without consent.
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How publishers and advertisers are connecting with audiences and growing revenue amid addressability shifts

Privacy regulations in the U.S. are creating new opportunities in digital marketing.
Clean rooms are essential for privacy-compliant data usage in advertising.
Building user trust is critical for gaining consent in data collection.
#online-privacy

Companies building AI-powered tech are using your posts. Here's how to opt out

The tech industry’s drive for AI has led to widespread data scraping, often without user consent.

Companies building AI-powered tech are using your posts. Here's how to opt out

AI development is intensifying privacy concerns as companies use data without explicit user consent.

And just like that, Google won't be deprecating cookies. What now?

Google announces new approach to online privacy, stepping away from deprecating third-party cookies in Chrome.

Companies building AI-powered tech are using your posts. Here's how to opt out

The tech industry’s drive for AI has led to widespread data scraping, often without user consent.

Companies building AI-powered tech are using your posts. Here's how to opt out

AI development is intensifying privacy concerns as companies use data without explicit user consent.

And just like that, Google won't be deprecating cookies. What now?

Google announces new approach to online privacy, stepping away from deprecating third-party cookies in Chrome.
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Why we are all lab rats in the digital world

Researchers need to establish robust ethical protocols for online experiments involving users, particularly gig workers.
#meta

Meta slapped with a $15 million fine by South Korea. Here's why

South Korea fined Meta $15 million for illegally collecting sensitive user information without consent, highlighting increased scrutiny on the company's data practices.

Antitrust challenge to Facebook's 'superprofiling' finally wraps in Germany -- with Meta agreeing to data limits | TechCrunch

Germany's antitrust authority successfully challenged Meta's data practices, enhancing user privacy rights by restricting unauthorized data collection.

Meta slapped with a $15 million fine by South Korea. Here's why

South Korea fined Meta $15 million for illegally collecting sensitive user information without consent, highlighting increased scrutiny on the company's data practices.

Antitrust challenge to Facebook's 'superprofiling' finally wraps in Germany -- with Meta agreeing to data limits | TechCrunch

Germany's antitrust authority successfully challenged Meta's data practices, enhancing user privacy rights by restricting unauthorized data collection.
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The ultimate consent strategy for maximizing customer opt-ins | MarTech

User consent is key to building trust and improving engagement, going beyond mere compliance.

Firefox's upcoming "cookie-less" tracking comes under fire by Austrian privacy watchdog

Mozilla's new Privacy-Preserving Attribution API is being criticized for tracking users without consent, despite claims of enhanced privacy.
The European watchdog argues the API violates GDPR regulations.
#data-protection

LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in UK Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO

LinkedIn has paused AI model training on U.K. user data after ICO raised concerns over user consent and data protection.

X won't train Grok on EU users' public posts

X will permanently stop training its AI Grok on public posts from EU users due to regulatory pressure.
The DPC has raised serious concerns about X's data practices regarding user consent.
A hopeful call for consistent EU-wide regulations for AI data processing was made by the DPC commissioner.

Europe's New Online Privacy Rules Could Protect U.S. Users Too

The EU's GDPR will bring significant changes to data privacy regulations globally.

LinkedIn Halts AI Data Processing in UK Amid Privacy Concerns Raised by ICO

LinkedIn has paused AI model training on U.K. user data after ICO raised concerns over user consent and data protection.

X won't train Grok on EU users' public posts

X will permanently stop training its AI Grok on public posts from EU users due to regulatory pressure.
The DPC has raised serious concerns about X's data practices regarding user consent.
A hopeful call for consistent EU-wide regulations for AI data processing was made by the DPC commissioner.

Europe's New Online Privacy Rules Could Protect U.S. Users Too

The EU's GDPR will bring significant changes to data privacy regulations globally.
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#snapchat

Snapchat Can Use Images of Your Face in Ads

Snapchat can use users' selfies in targeted ads if they agree to the "My Selfie" feature.

Snapchat reserves right to put AI-generated images of users' faces in 'My Selfie' ads

Snapchat can use user selfies in ads without explicit consent through the 'My Selfie' feature.

Snapchat Can Use Images of Your Face in Ads

Snapchat can use users' selfies in targeted ads if they agree to the "My Selfie" feature.

Snapchat reserves right to put AI-generated images of users' faces in 'My Selfie' ads

Snapchat can use user selfies in ads without explicit consent through the 'My Selfie' feature.
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Elon Musk's X targeted with nine privacy complaints after grabbing EU users' data for training Grok | TechCrunch

Privacy complaints against X for processing EU user data without consent for AI training.
#google-chrome

The Looming Question Of Cookie Consent | AdExchanger

Cookies aren't entirely going away; only some are, impacting user consent and potential similarities to Apple's AppTrackingTransparency.

Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission

Microsoft has fixed a problem where Google Chrome tabs were being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent.
The issue occurred even when the importing data feature was not enabled in Edge, causing confusion among users.

The Looming Question Of Cookie Consent | AdExchanger

Cookies aren't entirely going away; only some are, impacting user consent and potential similarities to Apple's AppTrackingTransparency.

Microsoft fixes problem that let Edge replicate Chrome tabs without permission

Microsoft has fixed a problem where Google Chrome tabs were being imported to Microsoft Edge without user consent.
The issue occurred even when the importing data feature was not enabled in Edge, causing confusion among users.
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Gamers Are Renting Their Idle GPUs to Generate AI Porn

Salad uses idle GPUs from gamers to generate AI-generated porn under user consent.

Google accused of misleading consumers to grab more data for ads | TechCrunch

Italy's competition authority investigates Google for ad profiling practices.
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