Yahoo Updates ⁤Data Practices, Giving Users More Control Over Personal Information

December 5, 2025 ⁢- Yahoo is informing users of updates ⁢to its data practices, providing increased transparency adn control ​over how their information is collected and used ‌for advertising and content personalization. The changes,‌ detailed in a new consent ⁢notice appearing on Yahoo ‌properties, come as data privacy regulations continue to evolve globally and consumers demand ​greater agency‍ over their digital footprint.

Yahoo, a part of the Yahoo group, utilizes cookies and other personal data – including⁢ precise geolocation‍ data, IP addresses, and browsing/search history – ⁤for analytics, personalized advertising, content recommendations, ad performance measurement, audience⁤ research, and service development. These‌ practices‍ impact millions of Yahoo users worldwide,influencing ‌the ‌content they see and the advertisements they are presented with. Users are now being asked to actively consent to these uses beyond ⁣essential​ functionality.

The updated policy allows users to reject all non-essential data usage ⁣with a‍ single click, labeled ‍”Reject all.” Alternatively, users can select “Manage⁢ privacy settings” to customize their⁤ preferences. Yahoo emphasizes that these choices can ⁤be modified at⁣ any time through ​links found in their privacy and cookie settings,⁢ and also within their privacy management ⁤dashboard on ⁢Yahoo sites and applications.⁢

Further details regarding Yahoo’s data handling practices are available ⁢in their privacy‍ policy [https://sports.yahoo.com/redirect?to=https%3A%2F%2Flegal.yahoo.com%2Fie%2Ffi%2Fyahoo%2Fprivacy%2Findex.html&brandDomain=&brandId=yahoo&tos=eu&step=&sessionId=3_cc-session_8357629c-b792-4401-a2ea-959fb6dc67e9&userType=NON_REG] and cookie policy [https://sports.yahoo.com/redirect?to=https%3A%2F%2Flegal.yahoo.com%2Fie%2Ffi%2Fyahoo%2Fprivacy%2Fcookies%2Findex.html&brandDomain=&brandId=yahoo&tos=eu&step=&sessionId=3_cc-session_8357629c-b792-4401-a2ea-959fb6dc67e9&userType=NON_REG].

Austria Confirms Eurovision ⁣Participation Despite Boycott⁣ Concerns

Vienna, Austria – Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF, has confirmed its participation in ⁣the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, despite a growing boycott movement triggered by Israel‘s inclusion in the competition. The decision comes⁢ as several European broadcasters ⁤reassess their involvement following Israel’s performance⁢ in May, where ‍it topped⁢ the public vote but finished second overall after jury votes were tallied.

The​ controversy stems from ​concerns ⁤over the ongoing conflict in⁣ Gaza. ⁤Ireland’s RTÉ has called for an audit of the public vote adn stated it would be “unconscionable” to participate in the 2026 contest if Israel⁤ also takes part “given the appalling loss of lives and the humanitarian‌ crisis” in Gaza. Slovenia’s RTV ‍SLO has already announced a boycott “on behalf of the 20,000 children ‍who died in Gaza.”

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) responded⁣ with voting reforms,to be implemented⁤ by the December 4,2025 general assembly,including restrictions on government campaigning,limits ⁣on votes per‌ participant,and the reintroduction ‌of⁤ professional jury panels ⁣in the semi-finals. enhanced technical security measures to prevent vote fraud are ‍also planned.

While Sweden, which shares the record⁢ for ⁢moast Eurovision wins (seven) with Ireland, confirmed its participation⁣ on Friday, citing the new rules as‌ aligning with ‍its conditions for involvement – broad European support and ⁣an apolitical competition – other nations remain undecided.‍

Finland,Norway,denmark,and Iceland have ⁢voiced support ‍for the EBU’s voting changes. ‍Iceland’s RUV will review its position at a board meeting next Wednesday. The BBC has until spring to finalize its participation, contingent on the outcome of its industry-led selection process.

The Netherlands,⁤ a participant in the inaugural 1956 contest, is among the countries ⁣boycotting the event.Ireland’s​ Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, expressed his “full understanding” of his country’s withdrawal, calling⁢ it “an act of solidarity.”