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Security Agencies Worldwide Found to Use Ad-Based Surveillance System

by Anna Mackay citizenlab.ca published 2026-11-122 min read

An investigation by Bloomberg into Penlink’s ad-based surveillance system Webloc builds off Citizen Lab research, identifying additional customers.

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