#stopstalkerads — Public Fediverse posts

How to baffle and confuse online advertisers.

A VPN masks your IP address, making it harder for companies to track you and build a profile that can be traded by the adtech industry.

✅️ Get a reputable VPN – don't use a free one.

Drop your suggestions below 👇️

Find out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #adtech #privacy #vpn #tips #surveillanceadvertising

How to baffle and confuse online advertisers. A VPN masks your IP address, making it harder for companies to track you and build a profile that can be traded by the adtech industry. ✅️ Get a reputable VPN – don't use a free one. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Your emails can be a pipeline to the adtech industry.

Gmail delivers targeted advertising and scans emails to power “smart features” in the name of personalising your experience.

✅️ Switch to an email provider like Proton Mail.

Drop your suggestions below 👇️

Find. out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #adtech #privacy #email #tips #surveillanceadvertising

Your emails can be a pipeline to the adtech industry. Gmail delivers targeted advertising and scans emails to power “smart features” in the name of personalising your experience. ✅️ Switch to an email provider like Proton Mail. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Your chats fuel online advertising.

Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger send metadata to Meta, gain access to your contacts and information about your device from the app for behavioural profiling and advertising.

✅️ Use a messenger like Signal.

Drop your suggestions below 👇️

➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #adtech #privacy #meta #surveillanceadvertising

Your chats fuel online advertising. Whatsapp and Messenger send metadata to Meta, gain access to your contacts and information about your device from the app for behavioural profiling and advertising. ✅️ Use a messenger like Signal. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Your phone is a goldmine for adtech brokers.

A key step to stopping surveillance advertising starts with preventing 3rd party access to the personal data generated on your personal device.

✅️ Turn off ad tracking in your phone settings.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #privacy #adtech #surveillanceadvertising #tips

Your phone is a goldmine for adtech brokers. A key step to stopping surveillance advertising starts with preventing 3rd party access to the personal data generated on your personal device. ✅️ Turn off ad tracking in your phone settings. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Your apps can be leaky when it comes to online advertising.

Taking steps to limit the data that's collected and sold on to third parties for targeted ads is essential to protect your privacy.

✅️ Limit the data collected on your apps.

Drop your suggestions below 👇️

Find out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #adtech #privacy #surveillanceadvertising #tips #dataprotection

Your apps can be leaky when it comes to online advertising. Taking steps to limit the data that's collected and sold on to third parties for targeted ads is essential to protect your privacy. ✅️ Limit the data collected on your apps. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Use a burner email address to #StopStalkerAds. ORG's investigation into Liveramp showed that adtech systems combine online and offline identifiers to profile people for advertising. ✅️ Use disposable email adresses when you're creating accounts online. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-...

Use a burner email address to #StopStalkerAds.

ORG's investigation into Liveramp showed that adtech systems combine online and offline identifiers to profile people for advertising.

✅️ Use disposable email adresses when you're creating accounts online.

➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#adtech #privacy #dataprotection #surveillanceadvertising

Consent or pay puts power in the hands of Big Tech. The ICO could force Meta to give us another choice, where we can access their services without being tracked. In the meantime, you can take steps to #StopStalkerAds on Meta. Check out all our tips ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-...

Under data protection law, consent must be freely given. Making your right to opt out of surveillance advertising a subscription service fails that test. Meta can still make billions from advertising without processing our personal data, such as by contextual advertising. #StopStalkerAds

Last year, Meta settled a case that showed we have the right to opt out of profiling for targeted advertising under data protection law. The ICO rubber stamped the consent or pay model, even though there's no option to receive ads that doesn't involve harvesting our personal data. #StopStalkerAds

Consent or pay puts power in the hands of Big Tech.

The UK's data regulator could force Meta to give us another choice, where we can access their services without being tracked.

In the meantime, you can take steps to #StopStalkerAds on Meta.

Check out all our tips ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#privacy #meta #adtech #consentorpay #dataprotection #gdpr

Under UK data protection law, consent must be freely given.

Making your right to opt out of surveillance advertising a subscription service fails that test.

Meta can still make billions from advertising without processing our personal data, such as by contextual advertising.

#StopStalkerAds #privacy #meta #adtech #consentorpay #dataprotection #gdpr

To consent or pay... that is the price tag on our privacy.

We have the right to opt-out of being tracked and profiled. But Meta says you have to cough up to #StopStalkerAds.

There should be an option that doesn't process personal data to use their services.

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/to-consent-or-pay/

#privacy #meta #adtech #consentorpay #dataprotection #gdpr

Last year, Meta settled a case that showed we have the right to opt out of profiling for targeted advertising under UK data protection law.

The UK Information Commissioner's Office rubber stamped the consent or pay model, even though there's no option to receive ads that doesn't involve harvesting our personal data.

#StopStalkerAds #privacy #meta #adtech #consentorpay #dataprotection #gdpr

To consent or pay... that is the price tag on our privacy. We have the right to opt-out of being tracked and profiled. But Meta says you have to cough up to #StopStalkerAds. There should be an option that doesn't process personal data to use their services. www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/to-cons...

To consent or pay?

Stop before setting up a new account using your Google, Facebook or Apple sign-in. This gives 3rd party sites access to information connected to your account that could be sold on. ✅️ Create a new account with a separate email/password. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Think twice before setting up a new account using your Google, Facebook or Apple sign-in.

This gives 3rd party sites access to information connected to your account that could be sold on.

✅️ Always create a new account with a separate email and password.

➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #adtech #privacy #dataprotection #tips

What have passwords got to do with cookies?

Opting for 'remember me' when logging into sites uses persistent session cookies that allow your behaviour to be tracked over a long time.

✅️ Use a password manager to log-in quickly each time.

Drop your suggestions below 👇

➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #privacy #adtech #dataprotection #tips

What have passwords got to do with cookies? Opting for 'remember me' when logging into sites uses persistent session cookies that allow your behaviour to be tracked over a long time. ✅️ Use a password manager to log-in quickly each time. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

Want something. Google it?

Your search history paints a rich picture for companies to target you with ads.

So what you use should provide privacy protections.

✅️ Use a privacy-friendly default search engine on your browser and device.

Drop your suggestions below 👇

Find out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #dataprotection #privacy #adtech #tips

Want something. Google it? Your search history paints a rich picture for companies to target you with ads. So what you use should provide privacy protections. ✅️ Use a privacy-friendly default search engine on your browser and device. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

We all get cookie banner fatigue. And that's the point – companies want you to hit 'accept all' and feed the Adtech beast. So making it easier to reject cookies is key to protecting your privacy. ✅️ Add extensions to your browser. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

We all get cookie banner fatigue.

And that's the point – companies want you to hit 'accept all' and feed the Adtech beast.

So making it easier to reject cookies is key to protecting your privacy.

✅️ Add extensions to your browser that automatically do the job for you.

Drop your suggestions below 👇

Find out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #adtech #dataprotection #privacy #tips

What ads you see online is driven by cookies that track your activities on the Internet. So which browser you use is an important choice when thinking about privacy. ✅️ That's why you should pick one that blocks ads and online trackers. ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-... #StopStalkerAds

What ads you see online is driven by cookies that track your activities on the Internet.

So which browser and search engine you use is an important choice when thinking about privacy.

That's why you should:

✅️ Pick a browser that blocks ads and online trackers

Drop your suggestions below 👇

Find out more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/how-to-stop-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds #dataprotection #adtech #tips #privacy

Adtech companies flaunt cookie rules because the UK data regulator doesn't enforce them.

So why might the ICO weaken them further?

It'd make it even easier for advertisers to target people based on mental health, addictions or other vulnerabilities.

Read more ⬇️

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/the-future-of-cookie-consent-and-the-risks-of-relaxing-online-tracking/

#adtech #dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #advertising #StopStalkerAds #ukpolitics #ukpol #ICO

The Adtech industry has learned to dodge protections against cookie tracking.

Our investigation into the Adtech company, LiveRamp, showed that they use the contact details you enter into a site as proxy trackers to identify what you do online.

Read more ⬇️

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/org-complaint-liveramp-adtech/

#adtech #dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #advertising #StopStalkerAds #ukpolitics #ukpol #liveramp

Meta using 'consent or pay' to deal with the right to opt-out of targeting advetising isn't lawful. Report ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/publications... #StopStalkerAds #dataprotection #gdpr #meta #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data #adtech

Consent Without Paying: Altern...

Meta using 'consent or pay' to deal with the right to opt-out of targeting advetising isn't lawful.

We shouldn't face a paywall to exercise our rights or accept our data being packaged up for advertisers to target us online.

Read our report ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/consent-without-paying-alternatives-to-metas-surveillance-advertising-models/

#StopStalkerAds

#dataprotection #gdpr #meta #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data #adtech

Meta must change their surveillance advertising model.

Until they do so, you can use your legal right to object to targeted adverts based on your personal data.

Use our tool to make this request and take control of your privacy (UK residents) ⬇️

#StopStalkerAds

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out

#dataprotection #gdpr #meta #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data

Meta must provide a tracking-free version of their services that's accessible without having to pay.

Our report outlines alternatives to 'consent or pay' that aren't reliant on harvesting users' personal data.

This includes contextual advertising or subscriptions for advertisers.

#StopStalkerAds

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/consent-without-paying-alternatives-to-metas-surveillance-advertising-models/

#dataprotection #gdpr #meta #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data

In 2024, 98% of Meta’s $165bn of revenue came from advertising with nearly $70bn profit.

Profit has come at the expense of our privacy and the right to opt-out threatens Meta's intrusive advertising model.

So Meta is expected to expand 'consent or pay' to keep lining their pockets. You either pay for its services or let #Meta use your data for advertising.

#StopStalkerAds

#dataprotection #gdpr #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data

Meta recently settled a case, agreeing not to use personal data for profiling in order to flog ads.

Since then thousands have used tools by ORG and other groups to exercise their right to opt-out.

But Meta is playing for time to figure out how to sustain surveillance advertising.

#StopStalkerAds

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/21/meta-settles-u-k-right-to-object-to-ad-tracking-lawsuit-by-agreeing-not-to-track-plaintiff/

#dataprotection #gdpr #meta #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data

Pay per privacy? 💸

ORG's new report warns that Meta mustn't use 'consent or pay' to bypass data protection law.

It's not lawful to force users into paying so that their personal data doesn't get used for targeted advertising, aka stalker ads. Users must have the right to opt-out!

Find out more ⬇️

#StopStalkerAds

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/metas-consent-or-pay-must-not-allow-stalker-ads-report-argues/

#dataprotection #gdpr #meta #facebook #privacy #consentorpay #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #data

Previous research funded by the Scottish Institute for Policing Research found that Meta’s profiling tools allowed the UK Home Office to build ‘patchwork profiles’ of likely refugees.

This stitches together interests, behaviours and language categories to target them with scare campaigns.

https://www.sipr.ac.uk/news/influence-policing-published/

#StopStalkerAds

#meta #facebook #homeoffice #dataprotection #data #privacy #gdpr #adtech #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalhostileenvironment

Previous research funded by the Scottish Institute for Policing Research found that Meta’s profiling tools allowed the UK Home Office to build ‘patchwork profiles’ of likely refugees.

This stitches together interests, behaviours and language categories to target them with scare campaigns.

https://www.sipr.ac.uk/news/influence-policing-published/

#StopStalkerAds

#meta #facebook #homeoffice #dataprotection #data #privacy #gdpr #adtech #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalhostileenvironment

Previous research funded by the Scottish Institute for Policing Research found that Meta’s profiling tools allowed the UK Home Office to build ‘patchwork profiles’ of likely refugees.

This stitches together interests, behaviours and language categories to target them with scare campaigns.

https://www.sipr.ac.uk/news/influence-policing-published/

#StopStalkerAds

#meta #facebook #homeoffice #dataprotection #data #privacy #gdpr #adtech #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalhostileenvironment

Previous research funded by the Scottish Institute for Policing Research found that Meta’s profiling tools allowed the UK Home Office to build ‘patchwork profiles’ of likely refugees.

This stitches together interests, behaviours and language categories to target them with scare campaigns.

https://www.sipr.ac.uk/news/influence-policing-published/

#StopStalkerAds

#meta #facebook #homeoffice #dataprotection #data #privacy #gdpr #adtech #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalhostileenvironment

Previous research funded by the Scottish Institute for Policing Research found that Meta’s profiling tools allowed the UK Home Office to build ‘patchwork profiles’ of likely refugees.

This stitches together interests, behaviours and language categories to target them with scare campaigns.

https://www.sipr.ac.uk/news/influence-policing-published/

#StopStalkerAds

#meta #facebook #homeoffice #dataprotection #data #privacy #gdpr #adtech #advertising #surveillancecapitalism #migrants #ukpolitics #ukpol #digitalhostileenvironment

Four years ago, human rights campaigner Tanya O’Carroll took on social media giant Meta when they refused to stop collecting and processing her personal data for targeted advertising.

In March 2025, Meta settled and agreed to honour O’Carroll’s right to object.

Now it's your turn to opt-out.

Use our tool to #StopStalkerAds (UK residents) ⬇️

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out

#meta #facebook #instagram #threads #dataprotection #gdpr #privacy #surveillanceadvertising #surveillancecapitalism #adtech

Meta has admitted that users have the right opt-out of stalker ads. Now what for our data rights?

Join our webinar to explore the impact of
Tanya O'Carroll's case against Meta.

🗓️ Wed 16 April
🕕 6–7.30pm BST
📍 Zoom

Register Now ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/events/webinar-taking-on-meta-what-next-for-our-data-stalker-ads/

#StopStalkerAds

#meta #dataprotection #gdpr #surveillanceadvertising #surveillancecapitalism #adtech #privacy #facebook

What are stalker ads?

Meta harvests personal data to track your behaviour, making assumptions about who you are and what you believe. This is used to sell targeted adverts 🏧

By settling Tanya O'Carroll's case, Meta admits that you have the right to opt-out.

It's time to #StopStalkerAds

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/21/meta-settles-u-k-right-to-object-to-ad-tracking-lawsuit-by-agreeing-not-to-track-plaintiff/

Use our tool to opt-out ➡️ https://action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out

#meta #dataprotection #surveillanceadvertising #surveillancecapitalism #adtech #GDPR #privacy #ukpolitics #ukpol

NEW: Tool launched to opt-out of stalker ads on Meta!

Last week saw a big win for data rights! Meta settled Tanya O'Carroll's legal case against them. They agreed to stop using her data for targeted advertising.

Now it's your turn 🫵

Use our tool to #StopStalkerAds (UK residents) ⬇️

https://action.openrightsgroup.org/meta-opt-out

#meta #dataprotection #surveillanceadvertising #adtech #GDPR #privacy #surveillancecapitalism #ukpolitics #ukpol #Facebook