#consumer-privacy

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CalMatters
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Who's selling your digital data? California gives you tools to protect your online privacy

Data brokers like Near Intelligence and Outlogic sell location and personal data, potentially compromising user privacy. [ more ]
MarTech
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The state of data in 2024: How the ad industry is adapting to privacy regulations | MarTech

Companies must prioritize consumer privacy and adopt a 'privacy-by-design' approach to succeed in the digital advertising industry. [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The California Privacy Protection Agency Is 'Primed And Ready' For Enforcement | AdExchanger

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is gearing up for enforcement after a period of quietness.
The CPPA has hired staff and reinstated full enforcement authority, signaling increased activity in enforcing the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

DOT to investigate data security and privacy practices of top US airlines | TechCrunch

The U.S. Department of Transportation is conducting an industry-wide review of data security and privacy policies among major U.S. airlines.
The review will assess how airlines protect customers' personal information and handle data sharing with third parties. [ more ]
AdExchanger
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

The FTC's PrivacyCon Was Chock-Full Of Warning Signs For Ad Tech

PrivacyCon event showcases research on consumer privacy and data security.
FTC's focus on surveillance advertising business model and enforcement actions against sensitive data sale. [ more ]
Therecord
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

FTC's Khan warns tech industry that agency will strictly enforce AI data privacy

FTC will regulate AI tools for consumer privacy protection
Clear rules being set for data use in AI model training [ more ]
MarTech
1 month ago
Marketing

Privacy, personalization and the new frontier of digital advertising | MarTech

Digital marketing is evolving rapidly in response to technology and regulations.
Brands are returning to basic strategies like organic content marketing and storytelling to adapt to changing consumer preferences. [ more ]
Digiday
3 months ago
Marketing

PepsiCo Beverages on testing and learning its strategy in a fragmented media landscape

Advertisers are facing the challenge of navigating a fragmented video landscape with the rise of ad-supported streaming platforms, the creator economy, CTV, and retail media.
PepsiCo Beverages is prioritizing consumer privacy and utilizing in-house data, including a combination of first-party and third-party data, to inform their brand and creative strategies. [ more ]
MarTech
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

3 future-proofing strategies for Google's third-party cookie crackdown | MarTech

Google restricts third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users
The death of third-party cookies will impact marketers and advertisers significantly. [ more ]
Therecord
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

FTC hits Avast with $16.5 million fine over allegations of selling users' browsing data

Avast Limited to pay $16.5 million and cease selling browsing data for ads
FTC alleges Avast misled consumers about privacy protection [ more ]
Therecord
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

California AG settles with DoorDash over selling consumer data without notice

DoorDash settled charges with the California Attorney General for violating consumer privacy laws by sharing personal information without notice or consent.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a strict privacy law that businesses must comply with, and non-compliance can lead to penalties and settlements. [ more ]
Future of Privacy Forum
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Data Privacy Day 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Data Privacy Day promotes best practices surrounding consumer privacy and data protection.
FPF is hosting LinkedIn Live discussions on the EU AI Act and the recent FTC settlement on sensitive locations data. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

FTC bans major data broker from selling invasive location tracking details

The FTC has prohibited Outlogic, a US data broker, from selling or sharing sensitive location information due to a lack of safeguards to protect consumer privacy.
Outlogic's data was capable of tracking individuals to sensitive locations, including domestic abuse shelters and reproductive health clinics. [ more ]
Ca
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

CPPA Board Approves Legislative Proposal to Require Browsers to Offer Opt-out Preference Signals

The California Privacy Protection Agency Board has voted to advance a legislative proposal requiring browser vendors to include a feature for users to exercise their California privacy rights.
The proposal aims to make it easier for consumers to opt-out of the sale and sharing of their personal information online. [ more ]
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