Techlore Surveillance Report Q&A: Does Your Browser Matter On Windows?
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May 8, 2024 Explore the privacy implications of using Edge on Windows, compare Android dialers for voicemail options, learn about legal options for data requests, and discover privacy-respecting security camera solutions in this engaging podcast discussion.
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Edge Is Less Private By Default
- By default Edge collects and transmits more persistent identifiers and telemetry than many browsers, making it less private out-of-the-box.
- Changing settings and using privacy tools on Windows can significantly reduce telemetry but won't match inherently privacy-focused browsers.
Study Ranks Browsers By Default Privacy
- A 2020 study grouped browsers into most to least private: Brave; Chrome/Firefox/Safari; then Edge/Yandex.
- Much of Edge's poorer ranking reflects default behaviors that users can sometimes disable but which many will not change.
Use A Separate Private Browser For Sensitive Tasks
- Try keeping a private browser installed for sensitive tasks to avoid Edge's persistent identifiers and telemetry.
- Use browsers that proxy or limit safe-browsing calls to reduce third-party exposure.