@netzpolitik.org have published a further investigation into #ad-tech, specifically about its use by the #German #police.
"We asked all 16 state data protection authorities – none gave a specific legal basis for the use of commercial location data by the police."
netzpolitik.org/2026/daten-s...
In mindestens zwei Bundesländern hat sich die Polizei Daten von Databrokern beschafft, wie Recherchen von netzpolitik.org und BR erstmals zeigen. Mit solchen Daten könnten sich Handys metergenau orten...
netzpolitik.org
Ali
My #Bellingcat challenge blogs take me very long to write. In fact, I have now fallen very behind the current schedule. Meanwhile I was inspired by @bendobrown.bsky.social to write a little summary on #ad-tech #surveillance. I would be thankful for any feedback.
open.substack.com/pub/ali13651...
A short summary on ad-tech surveillance; its dangers and measures to limit the impact.
