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CDD Asks FTC to Protect Children and Teens from Facial Recognition Technologies, inc. marketing tactics used to identify race/ethnicity
Submitted by demedia on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 13:57Facial recognition technologies are now a part of the commercial digital marketing "complex," providing additional data and "activation" techniques designed to trigger engagement and commercial behavior. The Federal Trade Commission requested comments on the issue. Although CDD is concerned about the use of Facial Recognition on all consumers/citizens, inc.
New Research Reveals Widespread Tracking and Behavioral Targeting on Children’s Websites; Groups Call on FTC to Update Online Privacy Safeguards for Children
Consumer, Health, Privacy, and Child Advocacy Groups Call on Federal Trade Commission to Update Online Privacy Safeguards for Children
New Research Reveals Widespread Tracking and Behavioral Targeting on Children’s Websites
Privacy Policies Inadequate and Misleading
FTC’s settlement with Facebook underscores that the social media giant has long misled users and the public
Submitted by demedia on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 18:11Statement of Jeff Chester:
Social Media Marketing and Surveillance of Teens: Curating the Conversation on Food and Beverage Products Linked to the Obesity Epidemic
A new paper we've written as part of our social media marketing and public health project. Covers the growing commercial social media surveillance system.
New Reports Document Digital Marketing of Food & Beverage Products to Youth--a Guide to What Really Goes on Online
Yesterday, CDD and its partners NPLAN and BMSG released a major new report which explains the wide range of techniques and applications used digitally to target teens. But it also illuminates what goes on for many people online. From mobile/locational targeting, to social media surveillance, to stealth viral marketing, to data collection and behavioral profiling and--neuromarketing. There's a shorter version of the report available as well. The report was included as part of the FT
Consumer Groups File FTC Complaint Against PepsiCo for “Deceptive and Unfair Digital Marketing Practices” Targeting Junk Food to Teens
Consumer Groups File FTC Complaint Against PepsiCo for “Deceptive and Unfair Digital Marketing Practices” Targeting Junk Food to Teens
Complaint Accompanied by New Report Identifying “Problematic Practices” used by Digital Food and Beverage Marketers
Children's Privacy Advocates Praise FTC on Proposed Safeguards to Protect Children's Information Online
Submitted by demedia on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 15:21US/EU Groups Say No to Privacy Icon Self-Reg Scheme
Today, the leading consumer and privacy groups from both the U.S.
