General - Privacy and tracking Flashcards

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Q: What is fingerprinting in web tracking?

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A: Identifying users by their device/browser properties without cookies.

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Q: How do tracking pixels work?

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A: Tiny invisible images that log when they’re loaded, tracking user visits.

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Q: Why might “I have nothing to hide” be flawed?

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A: Privacy is a right; misuse of data or profiling can harm users

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