Tag: Mobile Tracking
The EU’s e-Privacy directive: more than just a ‘cookie law’
20 Jul 2016
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Rather than toss the so-called cookie law, the European Commission should update and upgrade it.
U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies
10 Apr 2015
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Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission confirmed that it is reviewing Verizon Wireless’ abusive use of supercookies. This is a great step forward for mobile privacy in the U.S. and a validation of our campaign against mobile tracking.
In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking
6 Apr 2015
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Last week, Verizon Wireless announced that it would allow its users to opt-out of its zombie cookie tracking program, which it calls Relevant Mobile Advertising. Users can now log in to their account and click through a few links to force the company to stop tracking their web traffic. This is a major victory for privacy and follows an earlier pledge by AT&T in November to stop the tracking.