Privacy Digest 02/24

The FTC’s unprecedented move against data brokers, explained

It could signal more aggressive action from policy makers to curb the corrosive effects that data brokers have on personal privacy.

technologyreview.com

Data Brokers Data Privacy FTC Data Collection

Each Facebook User is Monitored by Thousands of Companies

By now most internet users know their online activity is constantly tracked. No one should be shocked to see ads for items they previously searched for, or to be asked if their data can be shared with an unknown number of “partners.”

themarkup.org

Data Brokers Tracking Facebook Ad Tech Ad Industry

Google Updates Chrome's Incognito Warning to Admit It Tracks Users in ‘Private’ Mode

The warning was added to Chrome Canary as Google settles a class-action suit.

wired.com

Incognito Mode Google Chrome Browsers Privacy

Meta steps up data privacy measures in Europe amid targeted ad concerns

Facebook and Instagram users will soon start receiving notifications prompting them to make choices regarding the sharing of their data.

searchengineland.com

Facebook Instagram Data Sharing GDPR Europe Advertising

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