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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Josh Taylor

Meta asks to be spared tighter rules in Australia, saying iPhone’s tracking blocker is hurting business

A Meta logo alongside app logos including Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta says Apple’s iPhone move has made it harder for advertisers to reach people on iOS devices. Photograph: Chesnot/Getty Images

Meta says Apple’s decision to allow users to stop apps tracking them on their phones has diminished Facebook’s advertising market power, and therefore the social media giant should not face further regulation in Australia.

In mid-2021 Apple rolled out a new feature in iOS 14.5 called “app tracking transparency” which asks for users’ consent before an app can track their activity across websites and apps, and allows users to opt out of the tracking at any time.

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