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For questions related to privacy (user permissions / security techniques, internet tracking system such as Cookies, Web bugs etc.)

For questions related to privacy (user permissions / security techniques, internet tracking system such as Cookies, Web bugs etc.)

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Can a website log our screen activities even without telling us?

Hangouts can to share entire screen of user. Can a site that if opened in a tab starts sharing our screen to spy. if it is possible then I will create a webpage and then send the link to my friend and log his screen. is it possible? If this is…
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How to tell if a post in facebook graph api can be retrieved without login, or can be retrived at all - returns false?

I have a facebook token which is getting the graph.facebook.com/me/home url just fine. On posts with pictures, I would like to pull out the picture ID from the post so I can get detailed information about the sizes and urls to different images. The…
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Is a brute force attack a viable option in this event ticketing scheme

I plan on creating an ticket "pass" platform. Basically, imagine you come to a specific city, you buy a "pass" for several days (for which you get things like free entrance to museums and other attractions). Now, the main question that bothered me…
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How to change a Vimeo's video privacy via API (PHP)?

I'm trying to set a Vimeo's video privacy via API (v3.4) request. Sending an HTTP PATCH to https://api.vimeo.com/videos/{videoId} with Headers: "Authorization" => $api_key, "Accept" => "application/vnd.vimeo.*+json;version=3.4" Body: "form_params"…
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In Google Cloud SQL, do the backups have inadequate privacy?

According to a page in the docs for Google Cloud SQL: Backup data is stored in two regions for redundancy Suppose that the region for the database instance has been chosen so that the laws and state organizations respect privacy. Doesn't the…
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How to get authorization programmatically using Swift 4 to copy a video file to Photo Library from an application directory

When we fill value string section in Info.plist for "Privacy - Photo Library Additions Usage Description" and as the application try to copy video file to Photo Library iOS automatically ask authorization and everything goes ok after that. But in…
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How can I store an IP address for comparison without revealing it?

To fight vote fraud, I need to store IP addresses in my database but I want to make them anonymous. The only information that I need is if two addresses are the same ... I think. To prevent voting manipulation in a public web site, is it enough to…
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Input parameter sanitization in android for avoiding vulnerabilities

Recently while source code audit of my android application auditors have raised few points like path manipulation, privacy violation attacks? I have been searching for proper solutions since last few days but couldn't find any fruitful solution.…
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How to prevent the sensitive data used by app in android?

As we all know Android app apk file can be drilled down to get the Java codes and resources. The sensitive data used to populate lets say list view used as arrays in Java files can be easily hacked. What are the secure ways to do it? I guess…
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Privacy notice on google sheets published

Is it possible / recommended to add a GDPR notice in a shared google sheets, which is published to web for those who hold the link? The data contained are a live timetable of arrivals/departures of vessels, shared among stakeholders in the port, not…
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How to configure ISP neutral DNS on my iPhone?

I learned recently that for privacy reasons it is wise to replace the AUTO configured DNS on my iPhone. I wanted to know how exactly one could do that?
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Privacy Policy(ies). Does the cookie "collect" browser data or "request" browser data?

I'm working on legal portion of my site, Privacy Policy in particular. I've done the research and found that nearly all the answers to my question (below), is generalized. Question: Do cookies "collect" data from user browsers, or do cookies…
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Can a third-party site set a cookie through my site if I hotlink/embed a non-script resource?

If I use an image, stylesheet, webfont, or other non-script resource from an external site (e.g., hotlinking, embedding, or linking), can that site set a third-party cookie on a user's device when they visit my web site? Are there any HTML elements…
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How do I create an input field that only the users can see and not the admin?

Currently I'm creating a website using Django. The purpose of my website involves storing personal information to the user. For user privacy and security sakes. I'm trying to make it so that I (The Admin) can't see what they have put in the Text or…
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GDPR Compliance: Does this apply to JavaScript Web Storage?

As far as I can see the main issue with GDPR and cookies is that cookies may be tracked and the data may be shared against user’s wishes. The JavaScript Web Storage API is a useful repository for settings and other user data, but this doesn’t leave…
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