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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 6 MIN

How Your Browser Fingerprint Is Tracked by 90 Percent of Websites

from The Privacy Podcast with Fexingo: Data Protection, GDPR, and Digital Privacy Rights · host Fexingo

Browser fingerprinting is quietly becoming the dominant tracking method in a post-cookie world. Lucas and Luna break down how it works, why it's harder to block than cookies, and what a recent study from Carnegie Mellon reveals about the persistence of fingerprints across sessions. They discuss the legal gray zone under GDPR, why the ePrivacy directive hasn't kept up, and practical steps to reduce your exposure—like using Firefox with Resist Fingerprinting enabled. The episode also explores how fingerprinting is used for fraud detection, and the trade-off between privacy and security. No scare tactics, just a clear look at one of the most pervasive privacy threats most people don't know about. #BrowserFingerprinting #Privacy #GDPR #ePrivacy #CarnegieMellon #Firefox #CanvasFingerprinting #Tracking #AdTech #DataProtection #Technology #PrivacyPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DigitalRights #CookielessFuture #FraudDetection #UserPrivacy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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