Articles from 2012

Being social with privacy in mind

People really enjoy social features that help them connect with others. To offer these features, social networks often end collecting lots of personal info, and their users don’t always understand … Read more

The next phase of the Collusion project

Last week, I had the privilege of hosting a great meeting focused on the next phase of the Collusion project. With generous support from the Ford Foundation, we’re tackling a … Read more

Congratulations, Chrome Users

We’re glad to see that Google has taken the next step in their commitment to Do Not Track. Now that all the major browsers have their DNT implementations well underway, … Read more

Do Not Track is for Email Too

The guiding principles behind Do Not Track aren’t just for web browsers and pages. Tracking happens in a variety of ways, including through email, so we’re putting Do Not Track … Read more

Rolling Out HTTPS Google search

Now in Aurora: Secure Google Searches are default. In Aurora when you search using the location bar, search box, or the right-click menu, your search will be sent to Google … Read more

Zeroing in on DNT:1

In DC, sixty representatives from diverse groups sat together for three days this week and continued the hard work of defining a Do Not Track standard we can all live … Read more