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technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Firefox Drops 'Do Not Track' Feature for Better Privacy Solutions

Mozilla plans to remove the Do Not Track (DNT) feature from Firefox 135, acknowledging that few websites honor the request not to track users. Instead, Mozilla suggests using the Global Privacy Control (GPC), which has gained traction due to privacy laws like California's Consumer Privacy Act and the EU's GDPR. However, GPC's effectiveness is uncertain, as major browsers like Chrome and Edge do not support it natively, prompting users to consider additional privacy tools like extensions or VPNs.

via The Register|

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technology1 year ago•0 min saved

Mozilla Drops 'Do Not Track' from Firefox, Suggests Alternatives

Mozilla has decided to remove the 'Do Not Track' feature from its Firefox browser, as it was largely ineffective and potentially counterproductive. The feature, which sent a request to websites not to track users, was often ignored and could even help websites identify and track users more effectively. This move follows Apple's similar decision to remove the feature from Safari in 2019, highlighting the ineffectiveness of self-regulation in online privacy.

via TechCrunch|

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