Tag Archives: Privacy

How to reach consumers while protecting their privacy

Probabilistic methods allow for personal campaigns while ensuring anonymity. The debate surrounding probabilistic versus deterministic cross-device tracking is nothing new. But with the rapidly evolving online landscape and technological capabilities, and with customers increasingly engaging across multiple devices, brands and agencies should be having a different conversation: They need to look beyond which targeting method … Continue reading How to reach consumers while protecting their privacy

Tech Companies Won’t Fight California Privacy Proposal

Tech Companies Won’t Fight California Privacy Proposal by Wendy Davis  @wendyndavis, June 27, 2018 The Silicon Valley lobbying group Internet Association said Wednesday that it won’t lobby against a privacy bill that is moving quickly through California’s legislature. The “California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018” (AB 375) would allow consumers to learn what “personal information” … Continue reading Tech Companies Won’t Fight California Privacy Proposal

California Privacy Law Will Evolve Search Data Collection Practices

California Privacy Law Will Evolve Search Data Collection Practices by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 29, 2018 Search engines still rely on data collection to serve the “most relevant” ads, but a new California privacy bill passed by lawmakers Thursday will continue to change the way marketers target consumers using search engines such Google and Microsoft Bing.  … Continue reading California Privacy Law Will Evolve Search Data Collection Practices

Snapchat’s new Snap Kit app developer platform designed to safeguard user privacy

With the launch of its new app developer platform, Snapchat outlines data security measures aimed at putting users first. Amy Gesenhues on June 14, 2018   Snapchat is launching a new developer platform called Snap Kit for app integrations. The platform includes four integration options — Creative Kit, Login Kit, Bitmoji Kit and Story Kit … Continue reading Snapchat’s new Snap Kit app developer platform designed to safeguard user privacy

How Will Digital Advertising Work Now That Privacy Is Here to Stay?

How Will Digital Advertising Work Now That Privacy Is Here to Stay? by Myles Younger , Columnist, June 5, 2018 Ad blockers. Safari Intelligent Tracking Prevention. GDPR. Cambridge Analytica. It’s now undeniable: the door is closing on unfettered user-level data and behavioral targeting, and marketers, publishers, and digital ad platforms are being forced to adapt. … Continue reading How Will Digital Advertising Work Now That Privacy Is Here to Stay?

GDPR Buffoonery: Email Addresses Widely Leaked In Privacy Notices

GDPR Buffoonery: Email Addresses Widely Leaked In Privacy Notices by Ray Schultz , Columnist, May 30, 2018 Ghostery was ridiculed this week for exposing the email addresses of privacy notice recipients. How unfair–it wasn’t the only firm to mess up: Consumers have also reported “GDPR email fails from MPs, university computing clubs, restaurants, shops, writers’ … Continue reading GDPR Buffoonery: Email Addresses Widely Leaked In Privacy Notices

Facebook’s latest on fake news, misinformation campaigns & user privacy

Shortly after CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance before the EU Parliament, Facebook shared multiple announcements outlining its safety and security efforts. Amy Gesenhues on May 24, 2018   Following Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance before the EU Parliament on Tuesday to address the company’s mishandling of user data, Facebook published three separate announcements covering its current … Continue reading Facebook’s latest on fake news, misinformation campaigns & user privacy