It's not clear to me why IDFA was ever implemented. No user would want it.
Apple’s Anti-Tracking Plans for iPhone
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#132Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why don't they fully encrypt the icloud backups? Sent from my Huawei.
What do you think are the possible issues for full encryption of iCloud backups?
One important implication of not using full encryption is that it protects users from themselves. If a user forgets their password, Apple can still unlock their data. From a security perspective, this obviously isn't ideal. But, from the perspective of the average user who has lost all of their data, this is great.
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#133In Europe, cross-app, cross-browser & cross-device tracking is on very thin ice legally under the GDPR, so I'm not surprised Apple finally curbs the use of "sticky" identifiers on their devices. Honestly, it's a bit shameful that a device that is marketed as the gold standard in privacy would even support such an identifier in the first place, it has literally no purpose beyond mining peoples' data. Now that the thir…
> it has literally no purpose beyond mining peoples' data
Its main purpose is targeted ads while repurposing or reselling peoples’ data is a nefarious secondary use.
Multi-sided markets are important revenue models that are tailored to user preferences and behavior. We are trying to strike a balance; we don’t need to demonize all advertising centric business models to win the argument for better privacy options.
I think both Apple and Mozilla are more aligned with my personal preferences but their positions are also perfectly aligned with their core business models.
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#134Earlier quoted context omitted.
Do you think iPhone users care if it’s harder for Facebook and the like to catch fraud?
I'll flip this one back to you in the same spirit. Do you think iPhone users care that Apple is implementing anti-tracking?
Yes, it's like half the reason I own Apple devices.
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#135The irony. The article's page loads content from various third-parties, including, you know, Google. Walk the talk and all that Mozilla.
I don't get the downvotes. Did I insult or offend any Mozilla fans (which I am one BTW, even after some questionable decisions of late)? Am I wrong saying it's ironic to connect to Google -possibly the largest tracking company by far seeing they are present in almost every website out there- in an article praising anti-tracking measures? Is it bad to tell Mozilla to be more consistent with their message and actions?
Wish people who downvote would at least take the time to tell what's wrong with the comment. I don't mind being corrected... quite the contrary!
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#136Earlier quoted context omitted.
Do you think iPhone users care if it’s harder for Facebook and the like to catch fraud?
I'll flip this one back to you in the same spirit. Do you think iPhone users care that Apple is implementing anti-tracking?
I've used Android for the past decade, but I'm very strongly considering switching to iPhone because of Apple's pro-privacy moves in iOS over the past year (and also because they are the only manufacturer to make a phone that fits the human hand).
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#137hmmm.. What is up with that hidden NewsletterSignup checkbox? Better not start sending me emails mozilla :P
Perhaps a content blocker decided to hide it for you? I see a visible, default-unchecked checkbox with the label “I want to receive email updates about Mozilla’s campaigns”, directly above the “Add My Name” button.
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#138Say what you want about Apple but they are by far the most privacy focused big company. Their income is from selling physical devices. Typical megacorps in 2020 are leveraging economies of scale to sell their users' attention. Apple has a unique value add in that when their users benefit they benefit. Sent from my Thinkpad.
IMO Pine64 is more privacy respecting than Apple. I don't have to send them an email address to install software and I don't have to send them my drivers license to be allowed to compile it.
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#139In Europe, cross-app, cross-browser & cross-device tracking is on very thin ice legally under the GDPR, so I'm not surprised Apple finally curbs the use of "sticky" identifiers on their devices. Honestly, it's a bit shameful that a device that is marketed as the gold standard in privacy would even support such an identifier in the first place, it has literally no purpose beyond mining peoples' data. Now that the thir…
> it has literally no purpose beyond mining peoples' data Its main purpose is targeted ads while repurposing or reselling peoples’ data is a nefarious secondary use. Multi-sided markets are important revenue models that are tailored to user preferences and behavior. We are trying to strike a balance; we don’t need to demonize all advertising centric business models to win the argument for better privacy options. I th…
How do you propose to target ads without mining peoples' data?
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#140Earlier quoted context omitted.
and Chinese iCloud with Chinese government...
That's true, they do provide data to governments in compliance with local laws. Criminalising your employees isn't a good look.
they also don't encrypt when laws actually enables to encrypt...
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusiv...
Besides, haven't facebook and google got ban from China because for not compiling with Chinese law?