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Helma

"Google is being criticized for sending emails to small business owners urging them to oppose California Assembly Bill 566, legislation that would strengthen consumer privacy protections in digital advertising."

#BeEvil #AdTech

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Infosec ExchangeLisa Kalayji (@LisaKalayji@infosec.exchange)Google is so over-the-top sleazy that the corporations that use its data grabs for targeted advertising support legislation curbing the data collection. And Gavin Newsom, being the white knight of the apocalypse that he is, vetoed the same kind of consumer protection legislation the last time it hit his desk and would presumably do the same again. https://searchengineland.com/google-backlash-california-privacy-bill-454266 #Google #Privacy #Surveillance #Tech #Data #Advertising
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Miguel Afonso Caetano

"Google on Tuesday revealed that it will no longer offer a standalone prompt for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser as part of its Privacy Sandbox initiative.

"We've made the decision to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome, and will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies," Anthony Chavez, vice president of Privacy Sandbox at Google, said.

"Users can continue to choose the best option for themselves in Chrome's Privacy and Security Settings."

Back in July 2024, the tech giant said it had abandoned its plans to deprecate third-party tracking cookies and that it intends to roll out a new experience instead that lets users make an informed choice.

Google said feedback from publishers, developers, regulators, and the ads industry has made it clear there are "divergent perspectives" on making changes that could affect the availability of third-party cookies.

In its place, the tech behemoth said it will continue to invest in enhancing tracking protections in Chrome's Incognito mode, which blocks third-party cookies by default. It also intends to introduce a new IP Protection feature in the third quarter of 2025."

thehackernews.com/2025/04/goog

The Hacker NewsGoogle Drops Cookie Prompt in Chrome, Adds IP Protection to IncognitoGoogle scraps new third-party cookie prompt in Chrome + boosts Incognito protections + DOJ eyes Chrome breakup.
#Google#Privacy#WebCookies
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Open Rights Group

You have the power to #StopStalkerAds.

Meta recently settled a case brought by Tanya O’Carroll, conceding that she has the right to object to her personal information being used for targeted advertising.

You can too. Use our tool to exercise your right to opt-out of this toxic advertising model ⬇️

action.openrightsgroup.org/met

Open Rights GroupMeta opt-outIn March 2025, there was a huge victory for your data rights! Meta settled a four year court case with human rights campaigner Tanya O’Carroll. She had taken legal action to force the social media giant to stop collecting and processing her personal data for advertising purposes. Meta have agreed to stop profiling Tanya – and now it’s your turn to say no to stalker ads! If you use any Meta products – Facebook, Instagram, Meta Quest or VR, Threads or WhatsApp – you can use our tool to request that they no longer collect or process your data for advertising.
#dataprotection#meta#facebook
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Open Rights Group

Meta sells ads that promote disinformation, fraud and division using your personal information.

Our report reveals the ways in which surveillance-based advertising both violates users’ privacy and causes harm. Meta profits at your expense.

Find out more ⬇️

openrightsgroup.org/publicatio

Open Rights GroupBad Ads: Targeted Disinformation, Division and Fraud on Meta’s PlatformsRead ORG’s report about Meta’s targeted disinformation, division and fraud on Meta’s platforms Executive Summary This report lays out clear evidence of how Meta enables bad actors to use its targeted advertising system to manipulate elections, spread disinformation, fuel division, and facilitate fraud.
#dataprotection#meta#facebook
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