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CCPA Compliance: Google Launches Restricted Data Processing Option

To comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), companies can now enable restricted data processing by turning off personalized advertising features in Google Ads and Firebase SDK.

Recent Volatility in Google Search Rankings

Google said it does updates all the time – at least several per week – but not every update warrants an announcement. Those are reserved for updates with broader impacts and where actionable guidance can be offered.

The Legal System’s Issues with Vanishing Messages

With several popular “ephemeral” messaging apps where messages self-delete after sending or being accessed, there could be vital missing evidence when such communications aren’t preserved, making judges suspicious.