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Twitter starts ‘targeted ads’, but you can opt out

For the first time, Twitter will begin allowing advertisers to target their users based on their browsing history, which will include email addresses

Twitter starts 'targeted ads', but you can opt out

For the first time, Twitter will begin allowing advertisers to target their users based on their browsing history, which will include email addresses

Experts hint Internet firms leaning towards increased surveillance

As the information collected by the Internet giants such as Facebook and Google proves to be irresistible for state agencies and advertising firms, it seems the firms are themselves taking the lead in tracking users on their sites.

Experts hint Internet firms leaning towards increased surveillance

As the information collected by the Internet giants such as Facebook and Google proves to be irresistible for state agencies and advertising firms, it seems the firms are themselves taking the lead in tracking users on their sites.