Samsung’s ad blocking app removed from Google Play store
An app running on Samsung’s recently updated API new ad blocking capabilities, has been abruptly removed from the Google Play store.
Regulation
US and EU agree new customer data laws… for now
A last minute agreement on EU-US ‘Safe Harbour’ transatlantic data transfers has been announced, in a move that could save business millions in extra fees for privacy protection… but many critics are wary of the privacy implications for citizens.
Samsung brings mobile ad blocking to its browser
Samsung has become the latest player to allow ad blocking by default, pre-installing the filtering software on its latest Android phones.
Security fears stop half of Brits sharing personal data
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK consumers online are concerned about the level of protection given to the personal information they share with brands and organisations online, according to new research.
New tool helps publishers ‘re-engage’ with adblockers
Oriel Ventures has launched new software that lets publishers analyse, communicate and re-engage their ad-blocking audiences, protecting their content and advertising revenue.
IAB boss calls Adblock Plus ‘unethical, immoral, mendacious coven’
The adblock wars are escalating, with head of the IAB launching a vitriolic attack on the companies behind the filtering software.
Google shut down 780 million ‘bad ads’ in 2015
Google disabled 780 million bad ads globally in 2015 as part of its continuing initiative to rid its network of ads that used sneaky tactics to get more clicks.
123456: Worst 25 passwords prove we’re all idiots
The 25 worst passwords of 2015 have been released by SplashData, indicating that many people are still failing to protect themselves online.
Party’s over: IAB ‘uninvites’ Adblock from annual conference
Adblock Plus has revealed that its staff have been “uninvited” to the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s annual leadership meeting, as tensions escalate between the popular ad-blocking tool and the digital marketing industry.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen pulls anti-vegan ads after social media backlash
Gourmet Burger Kitchen sparked controversy this week after a series of poster ads in London led to a social media backlash for criticising vegetarians.