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IAB Tech Lab says Apple can unilaterally block ad vendors with no recourse

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The IAB Tech Lab warned that Apple retains the ability to remotely block ad vendors without appeal, prompting publishers to reconsider where they process bidding and identity data.

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The IAB Tech Lab flagged concerns about Apple's unilateral control over ad vendor access, with Rowena Lam's October 13 essay recommending that publishers shift bidding and identity processing to edge infrastructure. The warning centers on Apple's technical capability to block ad vendors remotely without providing appeal mechanisms, a power that could disrupt publisher monetization strategies across its platforms.

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