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Sen. Wyden Exposes Data Brokers Selling Location Data to Anti-Abortion Groups That Target Abortion Seekers

Near sold location data of individuals seeking reproductive healthcare to anti-abortion groups for targeted advertising.

Near enabled the targeting of anti-abortion content at people who had visited Planned Parenthood and similar clinics using location data.

FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info

The FTC settled with data brokerages for selling sensitive location data without consent, highlighting consumer privacy violations.

FTC prohibits data brokers from selling Americans' location data

The FTC banned Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from collecting and selling sensitive location data of Americans.

Limiting data collection is crucial for protecting individuals from potential harm and privacy violations.

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

FTC takes action against location data companies to protect sensitive areas from surveillance.

Military & intel personnel location data sold by apps

Location data from mobile devices can compromise the security of U.S. military personnel if mismanaged.

Investigations reveal complex connections between data brokers, advertisers, and national security risks.

This Adtech Company is Powering Surveillance of U.S. Military Personnel

A Lithuanian adtech company, Eskimi, sold sensitive location data on US military personnel, impacting national security.

Sen. Wyden Exposes Data Brokers Selling Location Data to Anti-Abortion Groups That Target Abortion Seekers

Near sold location data of individuals seeking reproductive healthcare to anti-abortion groups for targeted advertising.

Near enabled the targeting of anti-abortion content at people who had visited Planned Parenthood and similar clinics using location data.

FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info

The FTC settled with data brokerages for selling sensitive location data without consent, highlighting consumer privacy violations.

FTC prohibits data brokers from selling Americans' location data

The FTC banned Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from collecting and selling sensitive location data of Americans.

Limiting data collection is crucial for protecting individuals from potential harm and privacy violations.

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

FTC takes action against location data companies to protect sensitive areas from surveillance.

Military & intel personnel location data sold by apps

Location data from mobile devices can compromise the security of U.S. military personnel if mismanaged.

Investigations reveal complex connections between data brokers, advertisers, and national security risks.

This Adtech Company is Powering Surveillance of U.S. Military Personnel

A Lithuanian adtech company, Eskimi, sold sensitive location data on US military personnel, impacting national security.

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#advertising

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

Rogue advertisers are harvesting sensitive location data from popular apps, exploiting advertising ecosystems without users' awareness.

20 Popular Apps Secretly Leaking Your Location Data Right Now

Location data harvesting via real-time bidding poses serious privacy risks for users of popular apps.

TikTok Offers Improved In-Store Sales Tracking

TikTok is enhancing ad measurement for businesses by teaming up with InMarket to track in-store visits influenced by TikTok ads.

Less Personalized Ads On Meta In The EU; The Secret Service Loves Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Meta adapts its ad model in Europe, offering less personalized options amidst regulatory changes.

Leveraging Location: A Solution to the Siloed Ecosystem

Despite advancements in ad tech, the advertising landscape remains fragmented and difficult for marketers to navigate.

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

Rogue advertisers are harvesting sensitive location data from popular apps, exploiting advertising ecosystems without users' awareness.

20 Popular Apps Secretly Leaking Your Location Data Right Now

Location data harvesting via real-time bidding poses serious privacy risks for users of popular apps.

TikTok Offers Improved In-Store Sales Tracking

TikTok is enhancing ad measurement for businesses by teaming up with InMarket to track in-store visits influenced by TikTok ads.

Less Personalized Ads On Meta In The EU; The Secret Service Loves Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Meta adapts its ad model in Europe, offering less personalized options amidst regulatory changes.

Leveraging Location: A Solution to the Siloed Ecosystem

Despite advancements in ad tech, the advertising landscape remains fragmented and difficult for marketers to navigate.

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#data-breach

A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions

Gravy Analytics disclosed a significant data breach exposing sensitive location data for millions, including high-profile sites and users from various popular apps.

Why the latest location data leak won't hit iPhone users as hard

iPhone users can enhance privacy with simple settings to protect against app tracking amid significant location data breaches.

A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions

Gravy Analytics disclosed a significant data breach exposing sensitive location data for millions, including high-profile sites and users from various popular apps.

Why the latest location data leak won't hit iPhone users as hard

iPhone users can enhance privacy with simple settings to protect against app tracking amid significant location data breaches.

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#privacy

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

FTC takes action against location data companies to protect sensitive data and civil liberties.

Life360 Is Being Sued for Selling Location Data: What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

Life360 is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly selling users' location data without permission.

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

FTC takes action against location data companies to protect sensitive data and civil liberties.

Life360 Is Being Sued for Selling Location Data: What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

Life360 is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly selling users' location data without permission.

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#data-brokers

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

Data brokers collect and sell personal data, including location and health information, raising privacy concerns.

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.

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Users' Location Data

The FTC is prohibiting Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling sensitive user location data, addressing privacy concerns and data security violations.

Federal Regulators Limit Location Brokers from Selling Your Whereabouts: 2024 in Review

The FTC is taking significant steps to regulate location data brokers by banning the sale of precise location data.

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

Data brokers collect and sell personal data, including location and health information, raising privacy concerns.

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.

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Users' Location Data

The FTC is prohibiting Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling sensitive user location data, addressing privacy concerns and data security violations.

Federal Regulators Limit Location Brokers from Selling Your Whereabouts: 2024 in Review

The FTC is taking significant steps to regulate location data brokers by banning the sale of precise location data.

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#privacy-rights

'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.

'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

The Secret Service faced internal conflict over warrant requirements for using location data from apps, highlighting tensions between surveillance practices and privacy rights.

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

The government violates privacy rights by continuously tracking individuals on pretrial release through electronic monitoring.

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Foursquare just laid off 105 employees | TechCrunch

Foursquare laid off 105 employees to streamline operations and secure financial stability in 2024.

US fines telcos $200M for sharing customer location data without consent | TechCrunch

Major U.S. wireless carriers fined $200 million for illegally sharing customers' location data.

Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Passed the House, Now it Should Pass the Senate

The Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, protecting location data privacy, advocates for privacy rights, and closing a dangerous loophole.

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Sen. Wyden Exposes Data Brokers Selling Location Data to Anti-Abortion Groups That Target Abortion Seekers

FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info

FTC prohibits data brokers from selling Americans' location data

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

Military & intel personnel location data sold by apps

This Adtech Company is Powering Surveillance of U.S. Military Personnel

Sen. Wyden Exposes Data Brokers Selling Location Data to Anti-Abortion Groups That Target Abortion Seekers

FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info

FTC prohibits data brokers from selling Americans' location data

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

Military & intel personnel location data sold by apps

This Adtech Company is Powering Surveillance of U.S. Military Personnel

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

20 Popular Apps Secretly Leaking Your Location Data Right Now

TikTok Offers Improved In-Store Sales Tracking

Less Personalized Ads On Meta In The EU; The Secret Service Loves Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Leveraging Location: A Solution to the Siloed Ecosystem

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

20 Popular Apps Secretly Leaking Your Location Data Right Now

TikTok Offers Improved In-Store Sales Tracking

Less Personalized Ads On Meta In The EU; The Secret Service Loves Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Leveraging Location: A Solution to the Siloed Ecosystem

A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions

Why the latest location data leak won't hit iPhone users as hard

A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions

Why the latest location data leak won't hit iPhone users as hard

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

Life360 Is Being Sued for Selling Location Data: What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem

Life360 Is Being Sued for Selling Location Data: What You Need to Know | HackerNoon

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

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

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Users' Location Data

Federal Regulators Limit Location Brokers from Selling Your Whereabouts: 2024 in Review

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

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

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Users' Location Data

Federal Regulators Limit Location Brokers from Selling Your Whereabouts: 2024 in Review

'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

'FYI. A Warrant Isn't Needed': Secret Service Says You Agreed To Be Tracked With Location Data

EFF to Court: Electronic Ankle Monitoring Is Bad. Sharing That Data Is Even Worse.

Foursquare just laid off 105 employees | TechCrunch

US fines telcos $200M for sharing customer location data without consent | TechCrunch

Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Passed the House, Now it Should Pass the Senate

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