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This is a battle for the future of the internet

26 Jul 2017

Take action now by sending your strong support for Net Neutrality to the FCC.

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This is a battle for the future of the internet
26 Jul 2017
This is a battle for the future of the internet
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U.S. trade agency forces Turn to be honest about “supercookies”

22 Dec 2016

Action shows cost of employing business practices that fail to respect privacy

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U.S. trade agency forces Turn to be honest about “supercookies”
22 Dec 2016
U.S. trade agency forces Turn to be honest about “supercookies”
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Can you hear me now? Verizon’s opportunity to stand for global users

12 Oct 2016

Acquiring Yahoo! raises challenges and opportunities for Verizon.

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Can you hear me now? Verizon’s opportunity to stand for global users
12 Oct 2016
Can you hear me now? Verizon’s opportunity to stand for global users
Am I being Tracked

The Rise of Mobile Tracking Headers: How Telcos Around the World Are Threatening Your Privacy

21 Aug 2015
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The Rise of Mobile Tracking Headers: How Telcos Around the World Are Threatening Your Privacy
21 Aug 2015
The Rise of Mobile Tracking Headers: How Telcos Around the World Are Threatening Your Privacy
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Privacy-invasive tracking headers a global trend, new report finds

17 Aug 2015

Access released our new report, “The Rise of Mobile Tracking Headers: How Telcos Around the World Are Threatening Your Privacy,” an in-depth investigation into the global use of so-called “supercookies” or “permacookies” to track your web browsing.

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Privacy-invasive tracking headers a global trend, new report finds
17 Aug 2015
Privacy-invasive tracking headers a global trend, new report finds
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U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies

10 Apr 2015

Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission confirmed that it is reviewing Verizon Wireless’ abusive use of supercookies. This is a great step forward for mobile privacy in the U.S. and a validation of our campaign against mobile tracking.

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U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies
10 Apr 2015
U.S. FCC Confirms It Is Reviewing Verizon’s Use of Supercookies
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In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking

6 Apr 2015

Last week, Verizon Wireless announced that it would allow its users to opt-out of its zombie cookie tracking program, which it calls Relevant Mobile Advertising. Users can now log in to their account and click through a few links to force the company to stop tracking their web traffic. This is a major victory for privacy and follows an earlier pledge by AT&T in November to stop the tracking.

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In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking
6 Apr 2015
In good news from the evil mobile sandbox, Verizon allows opt-out of zombie tracking
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Supercookies Live On, and We’ve Got to Stop Them

27 Jan 2015

Access has been fighting the use of supercookies since last fall, when we learned that the mobile carrier Verizon Wireless had been secretly injecting Unique Identifier Headers, or UIDH, into every single http request made by its mobile users. Recently, we learned even more disturbing news about mobile tracking on Verizon and other cell phone carriers over the past few weeks. Even without this type of third-party abuse, though, the very existence of these cookies violates our privacy rights if we can’t truly opt out.

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Supercookies Live On, and We’ve Got to Stop Them
27 Jan 2015
Supercookies Live On, and We’ve Got to Stop Them
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62,000 Users Rally to Challenge Mobile Tracking

13 Nov 2014

62,000 Users Rally to Challenge Mobile Tracking by Verizon and other major carriers.

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62,000 Users Rally to Challenge Mobile Tracking
13 Nov 2014
62,000 Users Rally to Challenge Mobile Tracking
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Verizon transparency report backs sector’s call for greater disclosures

8 Jul 2014

In the U.S., where Verizon has more than 100 million customers, the company continues to receive tens of thousands of government requests for user data every month, according to its latest transparency report.

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Verizon transparency report backs sector’s call for greater disclosures
8 Jul 2014
Verizon transparency report backs sector’s call for greater disclosures