The social network LinkedIn may no longer announce on its website that it does not respond to “do-emergency track” signals with which
“When consumers: activate their browser’s 'Do Not-Track’ function, this is a clear message: they don’t want their surfing behavior to be spied on for advertising and other purposes,” says Rosemarie Rodden, legal expert at vzbv. “Website operators must respect this signal.”
Objection ignored against tracking
Internet surfers can tell via their browser that the websites visited receive a “do-not track” (DNT) signal. It sends their wish that the online activities are not tracked and evaluated. LinkedIn had announced on its website that it did not respond to such DNT signals. Thus, against the will of the users, personal data such as the IP address and information about the use of the website can also be evaluated for analysis and marketing purposes, including third-party providers.
Objection ignored against tracking
Internet surfers can tell via their browser that the websites visited receive a “do-not track” (DNT) signal. It sends their wish that the online activities are not tracked and evaluated. LinkedIn had announced on its website that it did not respond to such DNT signals. Thus, against the will of the users, personal data such as the IP address and information about the use of the website can also be evaluated for analysis and marketing purposes, including third-party providers.
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