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Apps are sharing more of your data with ad industry than you may think

According to a new report from the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC). The adtech industry extends across different media, including websites, smart devices and mobile apps, but the NCC chose to focus on how the industry works when it comes to mobile apps. They reviewed 10 Apps: Grindr (dating), OkCupid (dating), Tinder (dating), Clue (period tracking), …

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New study: The advertising industry is systematically breaking the law

The Norwegian Consumer Council urges companies that rely on digital advertising to look towards alternative solutions to the currently domineering online advertising system, such as technologies that do not rely on widespread sharing and collection of personal data. The situation is completely out of control. In order to shift the significant power imbalance between consumers …

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