CDP Institute

A new research study has shown that even without location data tracking, your mobility patterns and even your future location plans can be deduced with great accuracy. The researchers from the University of Rochester analyzed three location data sets and one call data set to see what could be predicted. They found that information on people socially tied to you can provide up to 95% of what’s needed to predict your mobility – and strangers can provide as much as 85% - yikes!

TickTalk Tech has come to an agreement with the US BBB’s Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU), which works with brands to gain self-regulatory compliance. The smartwatch company, which had been found in violation of CARU standards for its privacy policy, has now agreed to: 1) clearly disclose data collection practices, 2) ensure the privacy policy is not hidden, 3) explain data retention and deletion practices, and 4) obtain verifiable consent from parents before collecting kids’ data. That’s good practice for any responsible, privacy-forward company to adhere to – and even... Read More >

It blocks ad trackers on 50% of sites, is fast because it uses 60% less data than Chrome, and may be a precurser to a future rollout of a browser for Linux.

Biometric lawsuits are increasingly effective, and a current one before the Illinois State Supreme Court could bring ruinous penalties against the food chain, White Castle. The push is on for damages to be cumulative rather than for a single infraction, and if passed, the impact on companies could be severe.

Violent and sexually explicit content, and Russian propaganda during the period of Ukraine invasion was boosted rather than suppressed by Facebook’s downranking system. Designed to suppress misinformation – and touted as proof Facebook’s self-regulation in this area could be  viable – the flaw was exposed bv The Verge. Up to half Facebook’s News Feed were seen as ‘integrity risks’ over a six month period.

The apps were found to have hidden data-harvesting software using code written by a Panamanian company, Measurement Systems S. de R.L, which has cyber intelligence and network defense connections. Its apps are used by millions of Android customers.

Qatar plans to unveil a new data privacy law. The country’s Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Information Technology Affairs shared the information during a panel at the Smart City Expo event in Doha. Qatar has emerged as a leader in tech adoption and innovation.

Tinuiti’s new Marketer’s Guide to Consumer Sentiment Towards Online Privacy conveys the views of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers. Most don’t believe they have control over their data, and 70% prefer to opt out of ad tracking.

Okay, where to begin?! Basic premise: collect personal and sensitive data for all enrolled college students, then track forever after so as to allow sharing (as appropriate, of course) with the Census Bureau, Defense Department, and other US federal agencies.  What could go wrong?

Phennecs, which provides tools for scrubbing sandbox environments, will be used to ensure client brands comply with privacy laws.

This combination allows companies increased visibility of data through a company, while still ensuring privacy and knowing identity where appropriate.

This provides efficiencies, allowing companies to respond more quickly to DSARs and reduce their costs.