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Apple targeted by EU privacy activist who took on Facebook

Bloomberg Apple Inc’s ad tracking is the target of two complaints to Spanish and German authorities by a privacy advocate whose earlier legal battles are forcing Facebook Inc to change the way it transfers data. Noyb, a group founded by privacy activist Max Schrems, is accusing Apple of unlawfully installing so-called identification for advertisers on its devices. The service helps ...

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Ancestry, Dunkin’ buyout loans lead debt sale surge

Bloomberg Leveraged loans funding acquisitions of Ancestry.com Inc and Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc are marketing, as private equity firms dash to lock in cheap financing before the holiday season kicks off. There are at least 13 loans for over $9.1 billion due over the next five sessions, with about 80% funding either buyouts or dividend payouts. That includes Inspire Brands ...

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J&J starts phase III vaccine trial in UK

Bloomberg A coronavirus vaccine from a unit of Johnson & Johnson was expected to move to the third phase of clinical trials in the UK on Monday that will test safety and effectiveness of the shot. The testing round by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies will include 6,000 volunteers and take place across 17 sites, according to a statement. The vaccine is ...

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