Category Archives: Social Media & Big Tech

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Global Privacy Control Signals Ignored by Big Tech in Major WebXray Audit

A recent WebXray audit reveals that major tech firms like Google and Meta are failing to honor Global Privacy Control signals, exposing them to billions in potential legal liability under CCPA. Continue reading →

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Online Privacy Act 2026: Establishing the Digital Privacy Agency

The Online Privacy Act 2026 introduces landmark legislation to establish a Digital Privacy Agency and enforce strict data minimization standards for global tech platforms. Continue reading →

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Social Media Privacy Audit: Reclaiming Control Over Meta and TikTok

Conducting a comprehensive Social Media Privacy Audit is essential to reclaiming control over Meta and TikTok data settings and preventing invasive external search engine indexing. Continue reading →

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Google Consent Controls: Centralizing Ads and Analytics Privacy

Google has updated its Google Consent Controls to centralize how data is shared across GA4 and Ads, impacting user privacy settings and cross-device tracking. Continue reading →

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Global Privacy Control: New Automated Audits Crack Down on Deceptive Design

Regulators have launched technical audits to ensure sites respect the Global Privacy Control signal, marking a shift against deceptive design in 2026. Continue reading →

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Meta AI Privacy: How to Opt-Out of Behavioral Profiling and Data Usage

Learn how Meta AI privacy policies now utilize interaction data for advertising and follow our step-by-step guide to opt-out of behavioral profiling. Continue reading →

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PII Removal Guide: Navigating Google’s Results About You Transition

Google has shifted its privacy strategy, requiring users to manage PII removal manually through the Results about you tool after discontinuing automated dark web alerts. Continue reading →

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