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Google Expands User Tracking in China via DoubleClick Ad Exchange/Raises issues on Human Rights & Digital Marketing
Submitted by demedia on Sun, 04/15/2012 - 16:16My CDD has long been concerned about the human rights and privacy consequences of US companies exporting digital tracking technologies to undemocratic regimes. Ad Exchanges are the latest example of dehumanizing online marketing services that track users 24/7 and sell the right to target them online in real-time. Google operates one of the largest of these exchanges through its DoubleClick subsidiary. Last week, Google launched its Ad Exchange in China, which will have consequences for both its citizens and consumers. Privacy and human rights advocates and regul
US Online Ad Biz Flawed Privacy Plan Exported to EU/US Role Promoting Data Collection Should Be Criticized
Submitted by demedia on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:35The online ad industry developed its data-collection business model without ever considering the privacy consequences. Advocates and regulators have forced the industry to begin to address the privacy and some of the digital consumer protection issues. But the commitment to privacy from the industry is tepid, at best. Afterall, the harvesting and analysis of massive amounts of information from and about us is the digital golden goose enriching Google, Facebook, WPP and others. In order to fight regulation, the US online ad lobby dreamed up their "icon"
US Online Ad Biz Flawed Privacy Plan Exported to EU/US Role Promoting Data Collection Should Be Criticized
Submitted by demedia on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 14:35The online ad industry developed its data-collection business model without ever considering the privacy consequences. Advocates and regulators have forced the industry to begin to address the privacy and some of the digital consumer protection issues. But the commitment to privacy from the industry is tepid, at best. Afterall, the harvesting and analysis of massive amounts of information from and about us is the digital golden goose enriching Google, Facebook, WPP and others. In order to fight regulation, the US online ad lobby dreamed up their "icon"
Massive Scale "30 billion audience data" archive linked to real-time targeting of consumers
Submitted by demedia on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 18:32Both the EU and FTC will have to address real-time buying and selling of users and their data. We have helped place this issue on the policy radar screen both in Brussels and DC. But we are stepping up our efforts, and intend to make sure real-time sales of users becomes a key privacy issue. AppNexus, a leading real-time provider and data company Brilig just made this announcement, which is emblematic of the problems. Excerpt:
Massive Scale "30 billion audience data" archive linked to real-time targeting of consumers
Submitted by demedia on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 18:32Both the EU and FTC will have to address real-time buying and selling of users and their data. We have helped place this issue on the policy radar screen both in Brussels and DC. But we are stepping up our efforts, and intend to make sure real-time sales of users becomes a key privacy issue. AppNexus, a leading real-time provider and data company Brilig just made this announcement, which is emblematic of the problems. Excerpt:
CDD on Obama Adm Privacy Plan: Legislation Required; All Issues on Table; Equity for NGOs; Youth a Key Focus
Submitted by demedia on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:50Today we filed Comments on the Obama Administration's privacy plan via the Dep't of Commerce proceeding. Highlights below.
CDD on Obama Adm Privacy Plan: Legislation Required; All Issues on Table; Equity for NGOs; Youth a Key Focus
Submitted by demedia on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:50Today we filed Comments on the Obama Administration's privacy plan via the Dep't of Commerce proceeding. Highlights below.
CDD on Obama Adm Privacy Plan: Legislation Required; All Issues on Table; Equity for NGOs; Youth a Key Focus
Submitted by demedia on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:50Today we filed Comments on the Obama Administration's privacy plan via the Dep't of Commerce proceeding. Highlights below.
CDD on Obama Adm Privacy Plan: Legislation Required; All Issues on Table; Equity for NGOs; Youth a Key Focus
Submitted by demedia on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:50Today we filed Comments on the Obama Administration's privacy plan via the Dep't of Commerce proceeding. Highlights below.
Microsoft's new Behavioral Targeting Product: "Intent BT" and social media and user profile auctions
Submitted by demedia on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 17:48excerpt from Microsoft Advertising and Solution Overview (our emphasis).
