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Google Chrome's Fingerprinting Sparks New Privacy Outrage

2/18/2025

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Google Chrome users are grappling with fresh privacy concerns as Google reintroduces digital fingerprinting, replacing tracking cookies. This shift enables cross-device tracking, alarming privacy advocates. Regulatory bodies, including France's CNIL, insist on user consent for fingerprinting. Critics argue that while Google promises options, many users may find it difficult to truly opt-out.

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Google Chrome users are grappling with fresh privacy concerns as Google reintroduces digital fingerprinting, replacing tracking cookies. This shift enables cross-device tracking, alarming privacy advocates. Regulatory bodies, including France's CNIL, insist on user consent for fingerprinting. Critics argue that while Google promises options, many users may find it difficult to truly opt-out.