Friday, 24 March, 2023

Google ads policies: Google to ban promotion of stalkerware, spyware

<p>As per Google&rsquo;s updated ads policies, ads that promote spyware, stalkerware etc will be banned from advertising, starting 11 August 2020. Examples of the products refrained from advertising include &ndash; spyware, tech used to monitor intimate partners, GPS trackers marketed to spy someone without consent, surveillance equipment with spying intent. However, child activity trackers are excluded. If violated, a 7-day warning prior to account suspension will be issued.</p>