• Buffalobuffalo@reddthat.com
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      2 years ago

      Edit, looks like Firefox is smarter than me, ignore this.

      I don’t know what the link was doing, but just because FF thought it was “tracking info” does not mean it was nefarious. It could be used for authentication or security. I have not tested it, but I presume this would break a “reset your password” email link.

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      Umm, your telehealth link was basically a one time password to log you in/authenticate you.

      This feature is for browsing the web where you shouldn’t have to identify yourself to visit a blog about Ravens. If you’re visiting your bank, a service you already use, etc, then the unique url was more for them to confirm it’s you because only you have that unique url.

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      Yep. I stopped using my local medical center’s app because wouldn’t you know, they sold my info to a fuckload of 4th parties. Spam from the email I setup, 100% for only the account (Firefox relay), evidences the facts directly.

      Pretty fucking gross misconduct in my opinion.

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      This is a good step forward for privacy. However, how it’ll handle data embedded in the URL like MVC?

      Also, if it does work well, it’s a matter of time until developers find a way to get around it and probably enhance and increase data collected in the process.