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The EU’s e-Privacy directive: more than just a ‘cookie law’

20 Jul 2016

Rather than toss the so-called cookie law, the European Commission should update and upgrade it.

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The EU’s e-Privacy directive: more than just a ‘cookie law’
20 Jul 2016
The EU’s e-Privacy directive: more than just a ‘cookie law’
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U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies

10 Apr 2015

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.

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U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies
10 Apr 2015
U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies
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In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking

6 Apr 2015

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.

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In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking
6 Apr 2015
In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking