Ad firm plans to use people's data in a maneuver to sink data privacy bill
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Internal emails highlight how an advertising company can use its in-house resources to oppose public policy proposals.

Internal emails highlight how an advertising company can use its in-house resources to oppose public policy proposals.

One of the world’s largest advertising firms is crafting a campaign to thwart a California bill intended to enhance people’s control over the data that companies collect on them.

According to emails obtained by POLITICO, the Interpublic Group is coordinating an effort against a bill that would make it easier for people to request that data brokers — firms that collect and sell personal information — delete their dossiers.

    • uphillbothways
      2•1 year ago

      “I tried finding a study but everything I found was paywalled.”

      Fucking priceless. The entire conversation in a single throw away line. Well done. 👏

    • Refurbished RefurbisherEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      Use sci-hub for paywalled research articles.

      Fascinating that smoking while pregnant and heavy metal poisoning can lead to psychopathy. I wonder if that 50% number is true for all humans.