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EU rules active consent is required for tracking cookies
By Anthony Spadafora published
The ECJ has ruled that websites will now need to obtain consent before using cookies to track users online.
Fake ad blocker extensions used in ad fraud scheme
By Anthony Spadafora published
New research from AdGuard has revealed that fake ad blockers on the Chrome Web Store have repeatedly been used to commit ad fraud.
Google set to launch tools that could stop online tracking
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is reportedly working on new tools for its Chrome browser to help users fend off unwanted tracking cookies.
EU government websites littered with Google ad trackers
By Anthony Spadafora published
New research from Cookiebot has revealed that Google and other tech firms are using cookies to track the activity of citizens on EU government websites.
The secrets web browsers hold about users – what's the risk?
By Ryan Benson published
Autofill may be convenient but the personal data its stores could leave your accounts susceptible to hackers.
Google should be held accountable in UK, not US, High Court hears
By Alex Hamilton published
Google's claim that it doesn't come under British jurisdiction needs to be challenged, test lawsuit claims.
Forget cookies, accelerometers could be a potent tracking tool too
By Chris Smith published
A Stanford University student has uncovered a new way for advertisers to potentially track our web activity.
Google may crumble stale web cookies with its very own ad tracker
By JR Bookwalter published
It's a move that would make sense - why rely on third-party ad tools when Google could make its very own to track you?
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