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- An Investigation Exposes Data Brokers Using Ads to Help Track Almost Any Phone [theverge.com]
An investigation by a data privacy group has revealed “a vast tracking network [Locate X] that can follow the movements of a person’s phone," says Emma Roth.
“The software is capable of showing the whereabouts of mobile phones on a map, allowing anyone with access to track someone’s precise location across state lines, according to 404Media. The information could then be used to figure out a specific phone owner’s identity."
- Kroger and Walmart Deny 'Surge Pricing' After Adopting Digital Price Tags [nytimes.com]
"Members of Congress are raising the alarm about new technology at supermarkets: They say Kroger and other major grocery stores are implementing digital price tags that could allow for dynamic pricing, meaning the sticker price on items like eggs and milk could change regularly," reports Sara Ruberg. "They also claim data from facial recognition technology at Kroger could be considered in pricing decisions."
- LinkedIn Fined $335 Million in EU for Tracking Ads Privacy Breaches [techcrunch.com]
"Bad news for LinkedIn in Europe, where the Microsoft-owned social network has been reprimanded and fined €310 million for privacy violations related to its tracking ads business," reports Natasha Lomas.
"Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC)... found a raft of breaches, including breaches to the lawfulness, fairness and transparency of its data processing in this area."
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