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Google's plan to block third-party cookies has drawn attention from the DoJ
There are concerns the move will harm rival ad networks.
Apple wins first battle in French fight over iOS 14 privacy protections
France's competition regulator has decided not to intervene in Apple's anti-tracking push after receiving an antitrust complaint from online advertising lobbying groups.
Facebook is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The potential litigation could center around ad tracking and default messaging apps on Apple products.
Facebook warns developers iOS 14 could sink app ad revenue
Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 will be a disaster for app developers that rely on Facebook’s ad-tracking tools, the social network is warning.
Google's latest Chrome extension shows detailed ad-tracking data
Google has released a Chrome extension that can give you more insight into how you’re being targeted by advertisers. Called “Ads Transparency Spotlight,” it shows the number ads loading on a page, the advertisers and ad tech companies present, and your personal data (demographics, re-marketing, interests, location, etc.) being used to serve the ads.
Ring temporarily pauses most third-party data collection
Ring promised to give users more control over their privacy -- and the company seems to be making an honest effort. After The Electronic Frontier Foundation discovered that Ring's apps were sharing data with third parties, Ring allowed users to opt out of certain data sharing practices -- as well as police video requests. Now, the company is pausing its use of "most third-party analytics services" for the Ring apps and website while it works on a better solution.
Google plays privacy catch-up, adds Do Not Track option to Chrome
Google's had one foot in the web privacy door for a while, offering Chrome users the Keep My Opt-Outs extension in its browser's Web Store since 2011. Still, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari already offer a Do Not Track option directly in their browser settings. Mountain View is now working to close that gap by bringing that same privacy configuration to Chrome. Do Not Track will let users opt out of tracking cookies and targeted advertising (from ad networks that comply with the standard, that is), and is currently live on Chrome's developer channel. The option will reportedly be baked into the stable version of the browser by the end of the year.
