DuckDuckGo Warns that Google Does Not Respect 'Do Not Track' Browser Setting

DuckDuckGo cautions internet users that companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter, do not respect the 'Do Not Track' setting on web browsers. From a report: According to DuckDuckGo's research, over 77% of US adults are not aware of that fact. The 'Do Not Track' (DNT) setting on browsers sends signals to web services to stop tracking a user's activity. However, the DNT setting is only a voluntary signal which websites are not obligated to respect. 'It can be alarming to realize that Do Not Track is about as foolproof as putting a sign on your front lawn that says 'Please, don't look into my house' while all of your blinds remain open.'

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