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Google to use UK and EU user IP addresses for ad personalization
From August 3, 2026, Google will use IP addresses from UK, EEA and Switzerland users for ad measurement and personalization. It lands as the ICO weighs new consent rules, and years after Google itself called using such signals to identify devices "wrong." [...]
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
Google is using IP addresses for ad personalization across the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, potentially violating GDPR regulations and user consent requirements.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Google's online services
Attack Vectors
IP address transmission
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Advertisers and users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor IP address usage for potential GDPR violations
2Review ad personalization settings under Google account
3Decline non-essential cookies to limit tracking
📦Affected Products
Google's online services
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