by Wendy Davis on Aug 16, 4:44 PM
"Privacy fundamentalists should not prevent those who are willing to give up data on their browsing habits from doing so," the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation argues.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 12, 4:10 PM
Seventy-five percent of urban Americans say they use the Web, but only 69% of rural Americans say they do so, according to a new Department of Commerce report.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 11, 4:18 PM
Adblock Plus has unveiled a workaround that allows users to resume blocking ads on Facebook.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 10, 5:03 PM
LinkedIn is going on the offensive against Web users who allegedly create fake profiles in order to gain access to the site and collect data about its members.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 9, 2:54 PM
The FCC hasn't yet taken a position on whether to prohibit "pay-for-privacy" pricing. But Chairman Tom Wheeler recently made a statement that left privacy advocates hopeful.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 8, 5:23 PM
Contact lens seller 1-800Contacts went too far in trying to control how its name is used in online ads, the FTC alleges in a new antitrust complaint.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 5, 4:16 PM
People may rely on their phones' battery indicators to know when to find an electrical outlet, but some ad tech companies have found another use for the data.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 4, 2:54 PM
Proposed cable-box rules that would let consumers more easily watch programs on tablets and smartphones could conflict with entertainment companies' rights, according to the U.S. Copyright Office.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 3, 5:08 PM
Pennsylvania residents who pay for Netflix, Hulu or other over-the-top video services must now cough up an additional 6% sales tax on their subscriptions.
by Wendy Davis on Aug 2, 3:54 PM
Apple's new operating system, iOS10, will prevent ad networks from using iPhones' and iPads' advertising identifiers to collect data across apps, if users activate "limit ad tracking."