EU Probes Google over Possible Antitrust Violations
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EU Probes Google over Possible Antitrust Violations

15y Jack Marshall

EU Probes Google over Possible Antitrust Violation...

European regulators launch a formal investigation in Google's search ad practices. Read More...

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California Latest to Add Political Web Ad Disclosure Rules
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California Latest to Add Political Web Ad Disclosure Rules

15y Kate Kaye

California Latest to Add Political Web Ad Disclosu...

As in Florida and Maryland, Google text units and Facebook display ads won't require disclaimers in the ads.
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Obama, Commerce Department Enter Online Privacy Fray
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Obama, Commerce Department Enter Online Privacy Fray

15y Zachary Rodgers

Obama, Commerce Department Enter Online Privacy Fr...

Obama reportedly sets up a task force for online privacy policy, and a Commerce Department report on the issue is expected soon. Read More...

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Another EU Proposal Targets Social Networks and Behavioral Ads
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Another EU Proposal Targets Social Networks and Behavioral Ads

15y Jack Marshall

Another EU Proposal Targets Social Networks and Be...

Further cluttering the online privacy regulatory landscape, EU Commission outlined data protection law changes. Read More...

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IAB Scores in Midterm Elections
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IAB Scores in Midterm Elections

15y Kate Kaye

IAB Scores in Midterm Elections

Key privacy lawmaker Rick Boucher is out, and several recipients of IAB PAC cash were re-elected Tuesday. Read More...

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Europe Continues to Grapple With Messy Cookie Law Situation
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Europe Continues to Grapple With Messy Cookie Law Situation

15y Jack Marshall

Europe Continues to Grapple With Messy Cookie Law ...

Confusion over intention of European cookie law revision continues, despite clarification from Parliamentarians. Read More...

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FTC Fills Key Roles as Regulation Looms
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FTC Fills Key Roles as Regulation Looms

15y Douglas Quenqua

FTC Fills Key Roles as Regulation Looms

Edward Felten is named chief technologist and Eileen Harrington becomes executive director. Read More...

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Facebook Response Prompts Strong Words From Privacy Lawmakers
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Facebook Response Prompts Strong Words From Privacy Lawmakers

15y Kate Kaye

Facebook Response Prompts Strong Words From Privac...

Facebook said all ad networks must delete Facebook UIDs to operate on its platform. Read More...

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Congress Gives Facebook Privacy Homework Extension
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Congress Gives Facebook Privacy Homework Extension

15y Kate Kaye

Congress Gives Facebook Privacy Homework Extension

Facebook was expected to respond to a Congressional inquiry by today, but has received an extension. Read More...

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Facebook Files Suit Against Spammers
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Facebook Files Suit Against Spammers

16y Douglas Quenqua

Facebook Files Suit Against Spammers

Defendents allegedly tricked users into handing over personal information, spamming friends, and signing up for fake offers. Read More...

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Congressmen Question Facebook About Alleged Privacy Breach
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Congressmen Question Facebook About Alleged Privacy Breach

16y Kate Kaye

Congressmen Question Facebook About Alleged Privac...

Facebook said a report of a privacy breach involving Facebook apps transmitting user IDs is "curious at best." Read More...

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Scrutiny of Flash Cookies Extends Overseas
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Scrutiny of Flash Cookies Extends Overseas

16y Jack Marshall

Scrutiny of Flash Cookies Extends Overseas

Consumers, regulators, privacy advocates, and industry members condemn use of Flash cookies for online ad targeting purposes. Read More...

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Backpage.com Ensnared in Battle Over Adult Services Ads
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Backpage.com Ensnared in Battle Over Adult Services Ads

16y Susan Kuchinskas

Backpage.com Ensnared in Battle Over Adult Service...

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal urges Backpage.com to close its adult services section. Read More...

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Craigslist Confirms Closure of Adult Services Section
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Craigslist Confirms Closure of Adult Services Section

16y Jack Marshall

Craigslist Confirms Closure of Adult Services Sect...

Company tells House Judiciary Committee it will not reinstate adult ads category. Read More...

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Craigslist Could Lose $15 Million After Removing Sex Ads
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Craigslist Could Lose $15 Million After Removing Sex Ads

16y Kate Kaye

Craigslist Could Lose $15 Million After Removing S...

Heavy financial toll as Craigslist drops adult-services ads. Who stands to benefit? Read More...

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Craigslist's Loss Is Rivals' Gain
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Craigslist's Loss Is Rivals' Gain

16y Jack Marshall

Craigslist's Loss Is Rivals' Gain

Craigslist had been on track to collect an estimated $45 million this year from adult services ads. Read More...

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Parents Sue Facebook Over Ads And 'Like' Data
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Parents Sue Facebook Over Ads And 'Like' Data

16y Christopher Heine

Parents Sue Facebook Over Ads And 'Like' Data

Two parents claim their respective adolescent children are being exploited for commercial purposes whenever they see a friend has "Liked" a Facebook.c...

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Phony iPhone App Reviews Get Reverb in Hot Water with FTC
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Phony iPhone App Reviews Get Reverb in Hot Water with FTC

16y Kate Kaye

Phony iPhone App Reviews Get Reverb in Hot Water w...

Agency has helped market a game starring porn legend Ron Jeremy, a Beer Bong app, and "Rock Band." But promoting sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll isn’t w...

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After IAB Donation, Congressman Voiced Group's Worries on Stronger FTC
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After IAB Donation, Congressman Voiced Group's Worries on Stronger FTC

16y Kate Kaye

After IAB Donation, Congressman Voiced Group's Wor...

In July, after receiving a contribution from the IAB's PAC, a congressman stated fears about a more powerful FTC - which the IAB opposes. Read More...

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Pharma on Facebook: FDA Cites Novartis Violations
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Pharma on Facebook: FDA Cites Novartis Violations

16y Christopher Heine

Pharma on Facebook: FDA Cites Novartis Violations

The citations underscore big challenges pharma must endure when using social media without breaking federal rules. Read More...

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Minnesota Law Goes After Phony Local Advertisers
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Minnesota Law Goes After Phony Local Advertisers

16y Kate Kaye

Minnesota Law Goes After Phony Local Advertisers

The law helps florists and locksmiths, and targets advertisers using localized ad copy and phone numbers. Read More...

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Final Maryland Twitter Rule Omits Archiving Requirement (Sort of)
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Final Maryland Twitter Rule Omits Archiving Requirement (Sort of)

16y Kate Kaye

Final Maryland Twitter Rule Omits Archiving Requir...

One Maryland candidate is questioning how to handle the new rules. Read More...

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FTC Studying Do-Not-Track List for Online Ads
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FTC Studying Do-Not-Track List for Online Ads

16y Kate Kaye

FTC Studying Do-Not-Track List for Online Ads

FTC assessing viability do-not-track for online advertising. Read More...

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Maryland Politician on Twitter Rules: Not So Fast
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Maryland Politician on Twitter Rules: Not So Fast

16y Kate Kaye

Maryland Politician on Twitter Rules: Not So Fast

Maryland's Mike Smigiel worries the state's new social media rules could have detrimental results. Read More...

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Greek Online Advertisers Avert Tax, For Now
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Greek Online Advertisers Avert Tax, For Now

16y Kate Kaye

Greek Online Advertisers Avert Tax, For Now

The IAB Greece and its larger counterpart IAB Europe kept the pressure on Greek lawmakers, fighting the proposed tax through PR and an ad campaign, bu...

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E.U. Confirms Google's AdWords Does not Breach Trademark Law
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E.U. Confirms Google's AdWords Does not Breach Trademark Law

16y Jack Marshall

E.U. Confirms Google's AdWords Does not Breach Tra...

Top European Court rules advertisers are permitted to bid on trademarked keywords. Read More...

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Florida's New Political Ad Law Could Drive Dollars from State Candidates Online
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Florida's New Political Ad Law Could Drive Dollars from State Candidates On...

16y Kate Kaye

Florida's New Political Ad Law Could Drive Dollars...

Law dealing with political ad disclosure could drive more online ad dollars from state and local candidates. Read More...

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