Privacy Unlocked: Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection for iOS

Published: Dec. 6, 2023, 3:54 p.m.

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Do you ever get the sense that you\\u2019re being monitored on the internet? In this episode, Thomas Domville will demonstrate Apple\\u2019s Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection, a fresh addition to the privacy tools in iOS 17.

Picture this: You click on a link, and all of a sudden, advertisements for that exact product begin to appear everywhere. It\\u2019s unsettling, isn\\u2019t it? This is the effect of cross-site tracking, powered by concealed IDs within links.

However, there\\u2019s no need to worry! Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection is designed to protect you. It accomplishes this by:

Removing tracking IDs from links: Those crafty \\u201ctags\\u201d that track your every click? They\\u2019re history! Preventing fingerprinting scripts: Advertisers employ cunning code to fingerprint your device and create a unique profile. This feature disrupts their scheme. The greatest aspect? It\\u2019s integrated and automatically turned on for private browsing. But if you wish to have more control, here\\u2019s how to enable it for all browsing:

Navigate to Settings > Safari. Select Advanced > Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection. Opt for \\u201cAll Browsing\\u201d. Now, you can browse with assurance. Say goodbye to intrusive ads and the sensation of being scrutinized digitally. It\\u2019s just you, the web, and the liberty to discover.

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