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Google to Pay $22.5 Million to Settle FTC Privacy Charges

Bill Hartzer

million dollar civil penalty to settle FTC (Federal Trade Commission) charges that Google misrepresented themselves when it came to the privacy of Apple users. That violated an earlier privacy settlement between Google and the FTC. Google has agreed to pay a $22.5

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Protect Your Online Privacy: Say NO to Ad Cookies

Ari Herzog

Sometimes the website has a privacy policy that tells you this, sometimes it doesn’t. The National Advertising Initiative was formed in 1999 and works cooperatively with third-party advertisers and the general public like you to raise awareness on what is being collected and stored by cookies.

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Chitika Settles with FTC Over Behavioral Ad Targeting

Bill Hartzer

Chitika places the utmost importance on the privacy of online users. The company believes the agreement will help it continue to place a premium on privacy as its advertising network continues to expand. Chitika believes very strongly in Internet users’ privacy.

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The Problem With Allowing Consumers To Opt Out

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Namely: I get a great experience as a consumer and you, the marketer, make a lot more money because you''re able to charge advertisers a premium for having such a keen understanding of your consumer. They have crossed the line too many times (now, the government must be involved in terms of privacy and governance). advertising age.

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Facebook Clear History, Apple ITP & Chrome Updates: What It All Means for Brands

Likeable

Then seen as a damage control move in the wake of last year’s Cambridge Analytica scandal, the tool is finally nearing its release as Facebook continues its bid to prioritize data privacy. In the coming months, Facebook will begin rolling out the Clear History feature to users, which will have a potentially significant impact on advertisers.

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Attack of the Consumer! The Many Ways Consumers Can Put You Out of Business Online

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Bad customer service will get you banned from major advertising networks, skewered in organic results, and ridiculed on social networks. Advertising Bans. If consumers complain about your business, your money won’t be green enough to buy advertising online.

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iOS 14 and Facebook Ads: What We Know

Jon Loomer

Privacy and data usage take center stage in the latest updates to Apple operating systems (iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and tvOS 14). Developers will also be required to provide details on their privacy policies, the data they collect, and how they intend to use it. Emphasis on privacy and data tracking is not going away.

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