Mozilla 'Do Not Track' Browser Option

 

More Choice and Control Over Online Tracking
January 23, 2011

The web is evolving quickly in how information about people is collected, used and shared online. We believe it’s crucial to put people in control of their personal web interactions and experiences, as previously articulated in my post on our draft Privacy & Data Operating Principles. In particular, we’re seeking ways to provide Firefox users a deeper understanding of and control over the flow of personal information online.

 

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(...) The major browsers currently offer "private" browsing options, though agencies like the Federal Trade Commission have pushed for less complicated options. As a result, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft have all announced varying "do not track" features for their respective browsers.

The Federal Trade Commission plan includes a 'Do Not Track' Browser Option
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