Tracking the Trackers

Authors

  • Scott Lockington Leeds Beckett University: School of Social Sciences: Sociology

Abstract

The author examines the use of cookies to monitor and track how individuals use websites. The paper explores the deceptive nature of websites which do not ask for agreement to terms and condition regarding their cookie policy, and how by simply using a website, individuals are agreeing to be put under surveillance from external companies technology.

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Published

15-09-2016

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