Meta found 'covertly tracking' Android users through Instagram and Facebook
SMRTR summary
Meta and Yandex were discovered covertly tracking Android users' browser activity without consent, using data in their apps. This bypassed Android security measures, allowing tracking even in incognito mode. Google confirmed the issue, stating it violated their principles. Meta paused the feature and is discussing with Google, while Yandex denied collecting sensitive information. The tracking impacts privacy controls on Android devices and major browsers.
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