Privacy News Round-Up #9.

24 Aug 2023, 07:05
Privacy News Round-Up #9 šŸŒ 1. Leaked Yandex Code Breaks Open the Creepy Black Box of Online Advertising: As the international tech giant moves toward Russian ownership, the leak raises concerns about the volume of data it has on its users. [paywalled] 2. Facebook owner Meta breaks privacy rules, Norway regulator tells court: Meta Platforms is breaking European data privacy rules in Norway, the country's data regulator told a court on Wednesday, in a case that could have wider European implications. 3. YouTube Improperly Used Targeted Ads on Childrenā€™s Videos, Watchdogs Say: One of the groups said it had used Googleā€™s tools to run a targeted ad campaign this month on childrenā€™s channels. Google has said it did not allow such ads on videos made for children. 4. Companies are collecting your personal data. Here's what you need to know: Explore the intricacies of personal data collection in the EU, and how stringent regulations can shape a safer online landscape.