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Privacyfix, refactored
In every long-term software project, there comes a time when you must refactor. By which I mean, take all of the code that has accumulated, step back and completely rebuild the engine based on what you’ve learned since the code … Continue reading
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The browser you use may be the biggest privacy decision you make
That’s one reason why we’re so pleased to participate in the Online Trust Alliance initiative to encourage users to upgrade their browser, as announced today. Given the significant privacy improvements in the latest generation of browsers, it’s an important time … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, Firefox, Folks, Microsoft, Pros, Website Disclosure
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IE9 tracking protection: Two suggestions
Following up on our December announcement, we’re now offering “tracking protection lists” for the new version of Internet Explorer. These lists activate internal tracking controls in IE9 that are easily installed, verifiably effective and can be activated in the context … Continue reading
Posted in Do Not Track, Firefox, Microsoft, Pros
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Reconstructing Do-Not-Track
The major browser makers have now proposed three very different approaches to give users control over online tracking. Microsoft IE9‘s “Tracking Protection Lists” provide direct blocking of tracking interactions based on lists curated and hosted by independent companies. Mozilla’s Firefox gives … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, DAA, Do Not Track, Firefox, Google, Microsoft, Pros
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Tracking Protection Lists: Good for the Gecko, too
Following on Microsoft’s recent announcement that “Do Not Track” features will be built into Internet Explorer 9, a Mozilla executive apparently has confirmed that something similar will be soon be included in Firefox as well. Here are four reasons why Mozilla … Continue reading
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