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technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Google Commences Cookie Phase-Out in Chrome, Impacting 30 Million Users and Advertisers"

Google Chrome is set to begin blocking third-party cookies for 1% of its users starting January 4, with plans to expand this to all users by the end of 2024. This move, aimed at enhancing user privacy, follows similar actions by other major browsers but has been delayed multiple times. While third-party cookies have been used for both benign and invasive tracking purposes, Google is developing new tools, such as the Topics API, to balance privacy with the needs of advertisers and content providers. The gradual rollout reflects Google's cautious approach to reforming web tracking without disrupting the online advertising ecosystem.

via CNET|

##cookies #googlechrome

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Commences Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out, Impacting 30 Million Chrome Users"

Google Chrome has started testing a new feature that disables third-party cookies, aiming to enhance user privacy. This change, currently affecting 1% of global users, is part of a larger plan to phase out cookies later in the year. While Google promotes this as a move towards a more private internet, advertisers and some businesses express concerns about the impact on their revenue and the effectiveness of online advertising. Critics argue that Google's approach may not be beneficial to anyone but Google itself, and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority may intervene if the changes are deemed harmful to other businesses.

via BBC.com|

##cookies #digitaladvertising

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Google Initiates Cookie Phase-Out for Chrome Users: Impact and Readiness"

Google has initiated the first phase of its plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome by disabling them for 1% of users, impacting around 30 million people. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance user privacy while still allowing Google to track user data in a more privacy-conscious way through its Privacy Sandbox project. Users can identify if they're part of the test phase by looking for a popup about "Tracking Protection" or an eyeball logo in the URL bar. While third-party cookies are being phased out, first-party cookies will remain. The change has received mixed reactions, with some viewing it as an improvement in privacy and others as insufficient or monopolistic.

via Gizmodo|

##cookies #googlechrome

technology-and-privacy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Facebook's 'Link History' Sparks Privacy Concerns and Ad Targeting Debates"

Facebook has introduced a new feature called 'Link History' in its app, which tracks the links users click on and stores them in a repository. This feature is enabled by default, and while it offers some visibility and control over link tracking, it also raises privacy concerns. Meta, Facebook's parent company, has been tracking user link clicks for over a decade and uses JavaScript to monitor user activity on websites. Critics argue that this feature is another way for Facebook to gather data for personalized ads, despite increasing legal scrutiny over data privacy practices. Users can opt out of 'Link History,' but the feature does not affect Meta's data collection on other platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

via Security Boulevard|

##adtech #facebookprivacy

legal-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Google Pays $5 Billion to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has settled a $5 billion lawsuit accusing the tech giant of misleading users by tracking their internet activity even when using "incognito" mode. The lawsuit claimed Google violated federal wiretap laws by collecting data through Google Analytics despite users' expectations of privacy. The settlement details remain undisclosed, but the case highlights the complexities of online privacy and user consent, especially regarding what incognito mode does and does not protect against.

via The Hacker News|

##dataprivacy #google

technology-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

Google Pays $5 Billion to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were in 'incognito' mode, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, claimed that Google misled users and continued to collect data through its advertising technologies. The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. The settlement is pending approval by a federal judge.

via OregonLive|

##classaction #google

technology-and-privacy2 years ago•0 min saved

Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Incognito Mode Tracking Claims

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were using the "incognito" mode in Chrome and other browsers. The lawsuit claimed that Google misled users about their privacy, as its advertising technologies still collected data during private browsing sessions. The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.

via Chicago Tribune|

##google #incognitomode

technology-and-law2 years ago•1 min saved

Google Pays $5B to Settle Incognito Mode Spying Allegations

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit alleging that it continued to track users even when they were using the 'incognito mode' in Google Chrome, which is supposed to offer privacy. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but the lawsuit sought $5,000 in damages per user for violations of federal wiretapping and California privacy laws. The settlement is pending a judge's approval, expected to be presented in early 2024. This legal issue is one of several recent challenges for Google, including a guilty verdict for maintaining an illegal monopoly over the Google Play Store and an ongoing case with the DOJ regarding alleged monopolistic practices.

via Washington Examiner|

##google #incognitomode