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> They choose to use websites and software, whose developers in turn choose to send usage data to third parties. Even that incredibly low bar isn't cleared. Wh
by flukus 7y ago
> They choose to use websites and software, whose developers in turn choose to send usage data to third parties.
Even that incredibly low bar isn't cleared. When you visit a random web site you get tracked by google/facebook before you can be aware that this site is sending your information to them, clicking a link does not imply trust or consent.
- AstralStorm 7y agoThere are even sneakier tricks like pictures incl. Web bugs and typically invisible things such as analytics JavaScript and third party cookies.
- orcthwy012 7y agoHow is that bar not cleared? You have a choice as to which websites to visit and the website developer has a choice as to which third-party pixels are included.
- flukus 7y agoI don't have an informed choice until after I visit the website. Even then it's only an informed choice because I'm a developer and know what's going on under the hood.