Advertisers Using Browsing Data To Target Ads Warned To Be Sure Consumers Have Control
Executive Summary
BBB National Programs' Digital Advertising Accountability Program publishes compliance warning reminding businesses that consumers must have control over interest-based advertising, driven by data websites collect. For certain categories of sensitive information, websites should only use the information when consumers opt-in.
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