Digital marketing is no longer a wild west of consumer data. In more and more geographical areas, legislation is being passed to protect the data of internet users. This undeniable noble endeavor designed to ensure a greater degree of privacy also has negative impacts on marketers, who have long relied on that data to … Read more
Meta is stepping up its data privacy measures in the EU, EEA and Switzerland to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Over the next few weeks, Facebook and Instagram users will start receiving notifications, prompting them to choose how their information is shared between Meta services. Why we care. The effectiveness of targeted advertising … Read more
Google is toughening its data privacy policies for targeted ads in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Brands and advertisers will begin to notice the changes, such as additional consent banners and a new Data Portability API, as they are rolled out in the coming weeks. Why we care. Tougher data privacy … Read more
YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown could be ******* in the EU. The platform has been using JavaScript code to detect ad-blocking extensions without asking users for consent first, claims privacy expert, Alexander Hanff – who has filed an official complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) The alleged act could mean YouTube is violating EU privacy … Read more
To tackle user privacy concerns, Google will test a new IP Protection feature during a phased rollout for Chrome users to safeguard their identities online. What Is IP Protection? Initially introduced as “Gnatcatcher,” IP protection proposes to mask users’ original IP addresses by routing their web traffic through privacy proxies. The goal is to limit … Read more
In the age of data privacy regulations and increasing consumer concerns, brands must find ways to use first-party data while protecting consumer rights. Join experts who will dive into the power of first-party data and how to use it in a privacy-first manner. The panel will explore the importance of transparency, consent, and data security … Read more
Google announced enhanced privacy control tools with new features designed to empower individuals to manage their personal data in Google search results. Results About You Dashboard And Notifications In a notable extension of a tool launched last year, Google’s Results about you feature has been significantly enhanced. This utility allows users to solicit the removal … Read more
In a significant development, Google Analytics 4 is deemed legal in Europe following the recent adoption of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework by the European Commission. The news comes amid warnings from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) concerning potential surveillance risks associated with GA4. The legal status of GA4 in Europe and the … Read more
September 1, 2015 | Posted by Nevyana Karakasheva Search engines are the gatekeepers to the world knowledge shared on the web. We are so used to relying on search engines’ “recommendations” when browsing online that we tend to rarely question the algorithms they use to compile those lists of results. But taking for … Read more
Meta has been hit with a record $1.3 billion fine by the European Union for breaching data transfer laws. What happened. Facebook transferred the data of EU citizens to the U.S., violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to the Irish Data Protection Commission. Meta’s European headquarters are in Dublin. What the ruling … Read more
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