Google recently announced the launch of its Ads Transparency Center for the European Union region to comply with rules from the EU. The Ads Transparency Center now provides EU users with information about the Google Ads they see while browsing online, such as ad targeting and segmentation data, as well as additional details about ads.… Continue reading Google is expanding its ads transparency center to comply with EU rules
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TikTok’s transparency theater
TikTok, the short-form video-sharing platform, has found massive success since its launch in 2016. With over 700 million users worldwide, it has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms. While its popularity is undeniable, its approach to transparency is less than admirable. Recently, TikTok has been criticized for its lack of transparency… Continue reading TikTok’s transparency theater
TikTok is expanding its state-controlled media label to more countries
TikTok, the wildly popular short-form video sharing app, is continuing to expand its “state-controlled media label” initiative. According to the company, this label will now appear on user profiles in nine additional countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Brazil, bringing the total to 13 countries in which it is in effect. The state-controlled media… Continue reading TikTok is expanding its state-controlled media label to more countries
California Pay Transparency Reveals Big Tech Salaries
In Silicon Valley, salaries have often been kept under wraps in the tech world. However, this past year, the top tech companies in the Valley have all jumped on board with California pay transparency laws, which require companies to disclose data on employee salaries, hours worked, and other benefits as part of their contractual agreements… Continue reading California Pay Transparency Reveals Big Tech Salaries
Proposed legislation would force US higher education endowments to reveal where they invest
Recently, Democrats in both the US House and Senate have introduced legislation that would force US higher education endowments to reveal where and how they invest, creating much-needed transparency into a system that is currently very opaque. The proposed legislation, known as the Endowment Transparency and Accountability Accountability Act, is sponsored by Democratic Senator Chuck… Continue reading Proposed legislation would force US higher education endowments to reveal where they invest