Why Enabling “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Stop You From Being Tracked

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Published on Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:00:26 GMT Indexed on 2012/10/16 17:08 UTC
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The “Do Not Track” option is enabled by default in Windows 8’s Internet Explorer 10 and available in Firefox, Safari, and Opera. Google is even adding it to Chrome. There’s just one problem: it doesn’t actually prevent tracking.

The Do Not Track check box can provide a false sense of security. While a few websites will pay attention to it, the vast majority of websites will ignore your preference.

Why Enabling “Do Not Track” Doesn’t Stop You From Being Tracked

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