“In a world where digital footprints are monitored relentlessly, my recent discovery was both shocking and enlightening. Over the course of a single month, my phone thwarted 194,238 tracking attempts” – Alexis Noetinger, the COO of Murena found out.
This staggering number isn’t just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call about the pervasive nature of data tracking in our daily digital interactions.
The Illusion of Privacy in a Connected World
Using a Murena Fairphone 4, equipped with /e/OS Advanced Privacy, I’ve taken steps to safeguard my data. Rejecting cookies, denying measurement insights, and installing only essential apps, one would assume a veil of invisibility against trackers. Yet, the opposite is true. Despite our best efforts, we’re still being tracked, often without our consent.
Functional Cookies: The Hidden Trackers
Many of us are familiar with the request to accept functional cookies, under the guise of improving user experience. However, these trackers are far from benign. They collect a plethora of data: from your device type to your browsing habits, all under the banner of “functional services.” This data, while seemingly anonymous, can be pieced together to create a detailed profile of your digital persona.
GDPR: A Step Forward, Yet Insufficient
The advent of GDPR marked a significant step towards protecting privacy, yet it’s not the panacea many hoped for. It shifted the landscape, making data collection more transparent but legal. The requirement to accept functional cookies as a form of minimal consent is a testament to this ongoing challenge.
The Role of Advanced Privacy
Advanced Privacy by Murena is our answer to this invasive practice. It’s not just a tool; it’s a statement against the normalization of tracking. By leveraging DNS requests to block trackers, Advanced Privacy offers the digital freedom we all deserve.
This journey through the digital wilderness has been eye-opening. It’s clear that the battle for privacy is ongoing, but not unwinnable. With tools like Advanced Privacy, we can reclaim control over our digital lives. Are you ready to join this movement towards a more private digital world? Switch to /e/OS to be able to enjoy additional tracker blocking tool Advanced Privacy, along with all the advantages of our deGoogled operating system!
/e/OS is compatible with 251 Android smartphones (including popular brands like Samsung, Nokia, Fairphone, Motorola, and more). /e/OS offers a seamless transition without sacrificing your favorite apps. You can download them via /e/OS’s store called App Lounge. Plus, if you have a compatible device, you can install /e/OS for free by yourself or by joining a flash-party.
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