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72% of Websites Track Users Before Consent, Study Finds

A study found that 72% of the 475 websites scanned activated tracking technologies before users gave consent. This practice raises concerns about the effectiveness of current consent mechanisms.

Source: Hacker News Newest · complyy.io Published 2026-09-11T20:59:37+00:00 Detected 2026-09-11T21:22:07+00:00
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A study found that 72% of the 475 websites scanned activated tracking technologies before users gave consent. This practice raises concerns about the effectiveness of current consent mechanisms.

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This finding highlights significant privacy issues and challenges the reliability of user consent in online tracking. It underscores the need for stronger regulations and enforcement to protect user data.

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Recognizable Entity Score 0 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 94 Consequence Score 18 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 45

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