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Dutch Data Watchdog Says Website Cookie Walls Violate GDPR

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The Dutch data protection agency (DPA) said when a website forces a user to agree to a cookie policy, or a “wall,” in exchange for access, that request is not compliant with the data protection law in Europe. Many websites rely on consent through allowing cookies, which often shows targeted ads based on search history.

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Google Faces Lawsuit In Australia Over Use Of Personal Data

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In 2016, Google amended its privacy policy and eliminated a promise that it would not combine data known as “cookies” from its advertisement display business, DoubleClick, with users’ personal information.

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Google, DTC Retailers Form Advocacy Group

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2) The ongoing elimination of third-party cookies by companies like Mozilla’s Firefox, Apple, and soon, Google. Its first gathering was originally planned as a two-day affair in New York City to discuss Google’s planned sunsetting of third-party cookies. The pandemic forced it on to a digital platform in early Q2.

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European Privacy Advocate Files Legal Disputes Over Apple’s Tracking Tools

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We find that this constitutes a violation of the so-called ‘cookie law,". Apple defends its privacy protection policies, pointing out that with its latest operating system, iOS14, users will have to opt-in for tracking, with the default set to opt-out.

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Amazon Pantry Reboots In India Under New eCommerce Laws

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The policy has been fairly disruptive, as Amazon and its rival, Walmart-owned Flipkart , have had to completely alter their business practices in the country. 5), Amazon Pantry was offering cookies and tea in Mumbai and New Delhi, but numerous customers on Twitter were complaining that they had problems getting orders fulfilled.

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Belgium Court Rules Against Facebook Again

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According to news from TechCrunch , citing judges in Belgium, a court ruled that Facebook’s deployment of technology, including cookies and social plug-ins to track internet users, was illegal. Facebook in Europe was dealt a new blow after a judge ruled the company ran afoul of privacy laws.

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Google Allegedly Slips User Info To Advertisers Covertly

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Such activity violates Google’s own rules while also dodging European Union policy, which requires permission and transparency, a smaller rival web browser told the news outlet. Google said in August it wants to limit how marketers and advertisers track people online and proposed a change to how cookies work in its web browser Chrome.