Hunton writes: On November 19, 2018, The Register reported that the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) issued a warning to the U.S.-based The Washington Post over its approach to obtaining consent for cookies to access the service. The Washington Post presents readers with three options to access its service: (1) free access to a limited number…
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How my sexual health searches ended up in the hands of the world’s biggest tech companies
Simon Elvery and Ariel Bogle provide a great example of how your online searches can result in you receiving advertising you may not want showing up on your screen — especially if you share your computer or monitor with family members or others. Their article begins: When I searched through the vast amount of data…
Heads up, folks
Fake Black Friday apps and websites are now out in full force.
These legislators preach internet privacy, but they still use website tools that snoop
Tim Johnson reports: Dozens of lawmakers in Congress are using tracking tools on their campaign websites to collect personal information about online visitors, including some legislators who have lambasted Facebook and other social media companies for employing similar methods. The revelations underscore how critical internet tracking has become to politicians who seek information on voters…