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Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany

US digital advertising data may inadvertently expose military and intelligence personnel movements, raising national security concerns.

Creators of This Police Location Tracking Tool Aren't Vetting Buyers. Here's How To Protect Yourself

Locate X poses serious privacy risks, especially for individuals seeking reproductive health services.

Podscan's Dream Customer (Acquisition) Strategy

Developed systematic customer acquisition strategy leveraging social listening tool data.
Targeting solution-aware audiences for effective outreach using industry insights.
Utilizing brand and influencer tracking to streamline marketing efforts.
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You are being secretly tracked by your iPhone with three settings

Many smartphone apps track user behavior to generate revenue, often without clear user consent.
Disabling certain tracking settings affects all apps, simplifying privacy management.
Users need to be aware of potential functionality loss when changing privacy settings.

How to surf the net in complete privacy

Incognito mode does not offer complete privacy
Browsing without precautions exposes personal data to tracking and profiling

How to disable ACR (and greatly reduce ads) on every TV model - and why you should

Smart TVs use ACR technology to track viewing habits, enabling targeted advertising and raising privacy concerns.
Advertisers spent $18.6 billion on smart TV ads in 2022, indicating significant investment in this advertising strategy.

Cookie UX: How to ask users for their cookies - LogRocket Blog

Website cookie banners are used to obtain user consent to track browsing behavior, but bad practices can harm users.
Cookies are used for targeted ads, analytics and performance tracking, authentication, personalization, and security purposes.

Mozilla accused of tracking users in Firefox without consent

NOYB has lodged a complaint against Mozilla for enabling a tracking feature in Firefox without user consent, raising privacy concerns.

The non-future of individual tracking

Consumers desire privacy
Shift from individual tracking to more privacy-focused approaches
Adapting to new advertising strategies

You are being secretly tracked by your iPhone with three settings

Many smartphone apps track user behavior to generate revenue, often without clear user consent.
Disabling certain tracking settings affects all apps, simplifying privacy management.
Users need to be aware of potential functionality loss when changing privacy settings.

How to surf the net in complete privacy

Incognito mode does not offer complete privacy
Browsing without precautions exposes personal data to tracking and profiling

How to disable ACR (and greatly reduce ads) on every TV model - and why you should

Smart TVs use ACR technology to track viewing habits, enabling targeted advertising and raising privacy concerns.
Advertisers spent $18.6 billion on smart TV ads in 2022, indicating significant investment in this advertising strategy.

Cookie UX: How to ask users for their cookies - LogRocket Blog

Website cookie banners are used to obtain user consent to track browsing behavior, but bad practices can harm users.
Cookies are used for targeted ads, analytics and performance tracking, authentication, personalization, and security purposes.

Mozilla accused of tracking users in Firefox without consent

NOYB has lodged a complaint against Mozilla for enabling a tracking feature in Firefox without user consent, raising privacy concerns.

The non-future of individual tracking

Consumers desire privacy
Shift from individual tracking to more privacy-focused approaches
Adapting to new advertising strategies
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The Engo 2 AR sunglasses put your workout data right before your eyes

Engo 2 sunglasses provide real-time augmented reality data for cyclists, enhancing safety and performance tracking without diverting attention from the road.

How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think

The quantified self movement highlights the cultural shift towards intensive personal data tracking, raising concerns about the accuracy of wearable devices.
Despite some inaccuracies, wearable devices have proven to be generally reliable for measuring key health metrics.
#privacy-concerns

W3C slams Google's ongoing support for third-party cookies in Chrome

Google's struggles to replace cookies due to privacy concerns, regulatory hurdles, and technical challenges.

Reclaim your privacy by disabling your cellphone carrier's data tracking

Mobile carriers track user data for targeted advertising and improving services, leading to privacy concerns.

Meta Offers To Halve the Price of Its Ad-Free Subscription Package in the EU

Meta reduces ad-free subscription price in Europe amid privacy concerns
Meta's new offering allows users to restrict personal data and get an ad-free version of the app at a cost

Walmart Made Customers Mad with Its New Plan to Track Them Online. This Is Just the Beginning

Walmart's new plan to track customers for retail insights was met with backlash online due to concerns about privacy and data usage.

The Drum

Changes in digital marketing due to privacy concerns
Brands adapting to new tracking policies

Jeffrey Epstein's Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker

Epstein's 'pedophile island' visits traced by data
Data pinpointed movements to and within Little Saint James island

W3C slams Google's ongoing support for third-party cookies in Chrome

Google's struggles to replace cookies due to privacy concerns, regulatory hurdles, and technical challenges.

Reclaim your privacy by disabling your cellphone carrier's data tracking

Mobile carriers track user data for targeted advertising and improving services, leading to privacy concerns.

Meta Offers To Halve the Price of Its Ad-Free Subscription Package in the EU

Meta reduces ad-free subscription price in Europe amid privacy concerns
Meta's new offering allows users to restrict personal data and get an ad-free version of the app at a cost

Walmart Made Customers Mad with Its New Plan to Track Them Online. This Is Just the Beginning

Walmart's new plan to track customers for retail insights was met with backlash online due to concerns about privacy and data usage.

The Drum

Changes in digital marketing due to privacy concerns
Brands adapting to new tracking policies

Jeffrey Epstein's Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker

Epstein's 'pedophile island' visits traced by data
Data pinpointed movements to and within Little Saint James island
moreprivacy-concerns

Justice Department Shares Details of Case Against TikTok

TikTok allegedly tracks U.S. users' views on sensitive issues and shares data with Chinese parent company ByteDance, as claimed by U.S. Justice Department.

Most Canadian universities don't track student suicides. Experts and students say they should | CBC News

Almost 75% of Canadian universities do not track suicides or attempted suicides among students, hindering efforts to understand and address the mental health crisis.

2024 Steelers Pre-Draft Interest, Athletic Scores: Running Backs

Personal spreadsheet tracks player data during draft process for Steelers' selections.

Report: State hasn't been tracking homeless programs' effectiveness

California spent $24 billion on homelessness without consistent tracking of outcomes.
The California Interagency Council on Homelessness lacks data collection and evaluation methods for homelessness programs.

It's Time to Switch to a Privacy Browser

Incognito mode is not always secure as activities are still recorded for targeted advertising.
Switching to privacy-focused browsers can enhance online security.

Google Updates Google Analytics Data Tracking to Ensure Consistency with Google Ads

Google is implementing 'Key Events' to replace conversions for behavioral analytics in Google Analytics.
The update aims to provide a more consistent measurement of important behaviors across websites and apps, improving the unified experience for marketers.

LinkedIn Tells People if You Look at Their Profile. Here's How to Turn That Off

LinkedIn is a required platform for knowledge workers.
LinkedIn is transparent about tracking users' activity.

Facebook users' personal data sent to thousands of companies : study

Facebook users are targeted with ads from nearly 200,000 companies.
On average, each Facebook user had their data sent to the social network by 2,230 companies.

Privacy Sandbox: How is 2024 Looking?

Google's Privacy Sandbox is a collaborative effort to balance effective advertising with user privacy.
The Privacy Sandbox is still in its early stages but key components, such as the Trust Token API and Aggregated Reporting API, are emerging.

EU Commission Says Meta's Ad-Free Subscription Offering Violates DMA

EU Commission rules Meta's ad-free subscription plan violates privacy laws.
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