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Apple moves to thwart Facebook tracking
Starting Tuesday, Apple’s Safari browser will update to automatically block certain types of cookies that Facebook relies on to track users as they move across the web, reports the Associated Press.
While this added protection will initially be limited to the iPad and iPhone, those who prefer to browse on their Macs won’t have to wait long — specifically, they’ll only have to wait one additional week.
Notably, these protections won’t do privacy-conscious consumers any good while they’re logged into Facebook, but it will help to protect them from the social network’s ever-expanding grasp while they’re logged out.
Read also: Google sued for allowing unlawful collection of sensitive data about children
Specifically, many of the websites you visit have Facebook “Like” or “Share” buttons embedded in the pages.
The buttons, according to the AP, can contain cookies that allow Facebook to keep tabs on you — even if you’re not logged into the social network.
Apple’s Safari update will, at least theoretically, allow your browser to determine which cookies are needed for things like noting that you’re signed into your email versus just straight up collecting data on you.
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