tracking cookie
2 ResultsDictionary
tracking cookie
Data stored in the user's computer by a Web site being visited. These cookies are placed there by "third-party" advertisers to monitor the user's Web surfing habits and are generally considered...
Dictionary
Definition: tracking cookie
Data stored in the user's computer by a Web site being visited. These cookies are placed there by "third-party" advertisers to monitor the user's Web surfing habits and are generally considered an invasion of privacy. See cookie.
THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
© 1981-2010 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved.
Sponsored White Papers, Webcasts & Resources
-
Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware
With VMware, virtualization tools come with a management system built in. Check out this webcast to learn more.
-
Facebook tracking cookie returns, according to hacker
The datr cookie, which can be used for tracking users, is once again being set on third-party websites with a Facebook social plugin – whether you are logged in or logged out of the service.
-
There Is No Baby In The Bath Water
I attended a Spyware Workshop yesterday in Manhatten. It was held in a small amphitheater in the Museum of Television and Radio. It was hosted by the Network Advertising Initiative and one of...
Additional Results
-
Five EU countries taken to court for cookie law failures
Five E.U. member states will face the highest court in Europe after their governments failed to implement the E.U. 'cookie law'.
-
Sweet irony: EU imposes cookie law, ignores own rules
You would think an executive body of 27 member states that dictates part of their respective laws would adhere to its own? Think again.
-
UK 'cookie law' takes effect: What you need to know
Let's be honest: The U.K. has made a right hash-up of implementing the cookie law from start to finish. It came into force on May 26. Here's everything you need to know.
-
Facebook hit with $15 billion class action user tracking lawsuit
Facebook is once again being sued for tracking its users even after they logout of the service. The latest class action lawsuit demands $15 billion from Facebook for violating federal wiretap laws.
-
Twitter accused of 'tracking' users across the Web
Twitter was quick to act when it was accused of recording its users across the Web amid an announcement that it will allow users to opt-out of online activity tracking.
-
Facebook updates privacy policy, will answer questions Monday
Facebook has outlined significant changes to its privacy (aka Data Use) policy and is asking its users for feedback. The company has also scheduled a live Q&A video for this coming Monday.
-
Domino's tracks your pizzas with new Facebook Ordering app
Domino's has been leading the way with mobile and social initiatives such as the 'Social Pizza' application. Now you can use Facebook Ordering to order and track your pizza without ever leaving...
-
On 1-year anniversary, organized NSTIC looking for fast track
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace is getting its house in order a year after its inception. The issue now is if it can gain speed and rally a critical mass of public and...
-
W3C moves Do Not Track to showdown phase
The World Wide Web Consortium opens a three-day meeting to define the parameters of its Web Tracking Protection specification. It is being closely watched by the digital advertising industry and...
-
Smart thermostat now tracks energy usage history
Nest Learning Thermostat now offers analytics on homeowner energy consumption over the past 10 days.
-
Yahoo to roll out Do Not Track solution by summer
Yahoo is to implement Do Not Track headers into its range of online services, as the issue of advertising tracking remains a prominent issue for Web users.
-
TeenTech Weekly: Research pledges, digital literacy, student tracking
The weekly roundup of Generation Y and student resources you may have missed.
-
Uniform computer chips track student locations
School uniforms just got interesting.
-
Spamvertised 'DHL Tracking Notification' emails serve malware
Security researchers from Sophos have intercepted a currently circulating malware campaign that's using 'DHL Tracking Notification" themed emails in order to serve malware.
-
China on track to be top smartphone market in 2012, says IDC
China is poised to displace the United States as the number one smartphone market worldwide in 2012, according to the latest figures from the International Data Corporation. Although China is...
-
Life-tracking tools for a better, healthier you: Fuelband, Fitbit, UP compared
People are looking for ways to improve their health and modern mobile technology is helping with devices like the Nike+ Fuelband, Fitbit Ultra, and Jawbone UP.
-
Life-tracking tools for a better, healthier you: Fuelband, Fitbit, UP compared
People are looking for ways to use mobile technology to get healthier and several companies now have products to aid you in this endeavor. We don't always need to track intense workouts, but need...
-
Facebook acquires eye-tracking startup GazeHawk
Facebook has acquired eye-tracking startup GazeHawk for an undisclosed sum. Facebook is not buying GazeHawk's technology; it's just hiring the startup's employees.
The best of ZDNet, delivered
ZDNet Newsletters
Get the best of ZDNet delivered straight to your inbox
Vendor Showcase
