Fitbit health data won’t be used for Google marketing purposes

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The tech giant made the promise as it seeks to gain European Union approval to acquire the fitness tracker. In an effort to earn the European Union’s approval to purchase the fitness tracker company, Google has promised Fitbit health data will not be used to target advertising. The EU has voiced a range of antitrust concerns about Google’s acquisition of the wearables firm. “This deal is about devices, not data,” said a spokesperson from Google in a recent CNET report. “We appreciate the opportunity to work with the European Commission…

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