Ensure Prevent Cross-site Tracking in Safari Is EnabledID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:99082 | Date: (C)2024-04-16 (M)2024-04-17 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: macos |
There is a vast network of groups that collect, use and sell user data. One method used to collect user data is pay and provide contented and services for website owners, along with that "assistance" the site owners push tracking cookies on visitors. In many cases the help allows a content owner to keep the site up. The tracking cookies allow information brokers to track web users across visited sites. For better privacy and to provide some resistance to data brokers prevent cross-tracking.