Apple Inc.’s ad tracking is the target of two complaints to Spanish and German authorities by a privacy advocate whose earlier legal battles are forcing Facebook Inc. to change the way it transfers data. A group called NOYB filed complaints with the Spanish and Berlin data protection authorities, calling for them to outlaw Apple’s so-called identification for advertisers, or IDFA service, according to an emailed statement Monday. The group argues that the service allows Apple and various apps to track users and combine information on their web use without the users’ consent. Rossetti said the complaints aren’t based on the recent General Data Protection Regulation law and won’t require involvement from the Irish data-protection authority which handles most European privacy issues involving Apple. The two data protection authorities didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment outside usual business hours.

Source: Mint November 16, 2020 07:52 UTC