Stanford CIS

Verizon’s Mobile ‘Supercookies’ Seen as Threat to Privacy

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"While Internet users can choose to delete their regular cookies, Verizon Wireless users cannot delete the company’s so-called supercookies.

“Verizon is not in a position to control how others use its header,” Mr. Mayer said. “There’s no doubt that this particular approach does introduce new privacy problems.”"

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