Techlore Surveillance Report Q&A: Does Global Privacy Control ACTUALLY Work?
Aug 28, 2024
Unpack the effectiveness of Global Privacy Control and its rivalry with Do Not Track. Explore whether users should ditch Google Sites for better privacy. Learn about navigating dual booting and virtual machines for optimal app compatibility. Delve into the ethical dilemmas of managing an online presence versus privacy. Finally, discuss the balance between business needs and user data protection in web hosting choices.
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GPC Is DNT, But Improved And Legally Aligned
- Global Privacy Control (GPC) is an upgraded Do Not Track that signals opt-out plus sale/sharing restrictions aligned with laws like CCPA/GDPR.
- Its effectiveness depends on adoption and legal enforcement, so wider use reduces fingerprinting risks.
Adoption Lowers Fingerprinting Risk
- GPC adoption by browsers (Brave enables it) reduces its fingerprintability as the signal becomes common.
- Conversely, unique settings can become a fingerprint; wider use mitigates that risk.
Rely On Privacy Browsers And Extensions
- Use privacy-focused browsers like Brave, Mullvad, or Tor and extensions like uBlock Origin for stronger protection than relying solely on GPC.
- Expect more practical gains from technical defenses than from a signal that some sites may ignore.