/ Technology

Google +1 button in ads adds more than a consumer’s approval

Some ads that include the button exploit a Safari browser loophole that affects privacy.

Posted 02/17/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ Marketing

Facebook faces a new round of privacy concerns

Federal lawmakers and privacy groups want the FTC to investigate the social network.

Posted 09/30/2011Zak Stambor1 comments

/ Technology

The White House unveils an online security roadmap

The strategy calls for the private sector to develop e-commerce fraud-prevention tools.

Posted 04/18/2011Allison EnrightPost a comment

/ Marketing

Online consumers favor a ‘Do Not Track’ policy

A Gallup poll finds 67% of U.S. Internet users oppose behavioral targeting of web ads.

Posted 12/29/2010Paul DemeryPost a comment

/ Marketing

Microsoft will upgrade web browser privacy options in next release

Internet Explorer 9 will allow users to block sites from tracking their online behavior.

Posted 12/09/2010Allison EnrightPost a comment

Who's Watching

As politicians and regulators threaten action, marketers seek to sell the benefits of targeted ads.

Posted 06/01/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment