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What is browser fingerprinting?
What is browser fingerprinting?
- Creating a unique identity for an individual based on browser data (correct)
- Encrypting a user's online activity to protect privacy
- Hacking into a user's browser to gather sensitive information
- Tracking a user's online behavior using cookies
Why has there been a rejection of cookies as an online tracking tool?
Why has there been a rejection of cookies as an online tracking tool?
- Cookies are difficult to implement on websites
- Cookies slow down website loading times
- Cookies are not effective in tracking online behavior
- Widespread misuse of sensitive data by firms (correct)
How does browser fingerprinting create a unique 'fingerprint' for individuals?
How does browser fingerprinting create a unique 'fingerprint' for individuals?
- By tracking users' physical location only
- By encrypting users' browsing history
- By analyzing users' social media profiles
- By combining various browser settings and configurations (correct)
What type of information does browser fingerprinting collect to build a unique identity?
What type of information does browser fingerprinting collect to build a unique identity?
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Why can browser fingerprinting be surprisingly accurate in identifying users?
Why can browser fingerprinting be surprisingly accurate in identifying users?
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What is one of the major differences between browser fingerprinting and cookies?
What is one of the major differences between browser fingerprinting and cookies?
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Why do some websites use fingerprinting?
Why do some websites use fingerprinting?
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How was browser fingerprinting originally developed?
How was browser fingerprinting originally developed?
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What is a common use of browser fingerprinting by marketing companies?
What is a common use of browser fingerprinting by marketing companies?
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Which browsers mentioned in the text take actions to combat some tracking techniques?
Which browsers mentioned in the text take actions to combat some tracking techniques?
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