YouTube’s ad blocking crackdown is facing a new challenge: privacy laws | Privacy advocates argue YouTube’s ad blocker restrictions violate the European Union’s online privacy laws.

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YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown isn’t just annoying, it could be illegal in Europe
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YouTube’s ad blocking crackdown is facing a new challenge: privacy laws | Privacy advocates argue YouTube’s ad blocker restrictions violate the European Union’s online privacy laws.::YouTube is launching a “global effort” to crack down on ad blockers, but some privacy advocates in the European Union argue that it’s illegal.

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People getting crazier by the day.. someone just told me I am supporting piracy by blocking ads! Like what?

- You're supporting piracy!

- Thanks for noticing!

I literally have a t-shirt that says "support piracy".