DuckDuckGo's new iPhone feature is a privacy win - I recommend getting it now
DuckDuckGo's new iPhone feature, Copy Clean Link, automatically strips away unnecessary tracking identifiers and other parameters that could lead to fingerprinting and other unwanted issues.
Intelligence analysis by Llama
DuckDuckGo's new feature for iOS automatically removes tracking information from links, making sharing links safer and cleaner. This feature is a step forward in the realm of privacy and will make sharing links easier.
DuckDuckGo's new feature for iOS helps keep your links private by removing tracking information. When you copy a link, it only copies the link itself and not the extra stuff that can be used to track you. This makes sharing links safer and cleaner.
Analysis
A New Era in Link Sharing
DuckDuckGo's new feature for iOS, Copy Clean Link, is a significant step forward in the realm of privacy. This feature automatically removes unnecessary tracking identifiers and other parameters that could lead to fingerprinting and other unwanted issues. When you copy a link in DuckDuckGo with Copy Clean Link, it copies only the link to the iPhone clipboard and leaves out all of the tracking and ID information.
This means that when you share a link with someone, you can trust that they are only getting the link and that you are not sending identifiers to the recipient. This goes for copying links in a chat or an email. The feature was listed in an app update on the App Store at the end of July.
The Caveat
Although Clean Copy Link leaves out all of the irrelevant information in a link, it does not block cookies and other types of trackers that show up when a link is opened. In other words, all it does is copy a clean link. What happens when that link is opened is determined by the browser. If the recipient has their browser set up to deny cookies and trackers, chances are good they won't have to worry about it on their end as well; otherwise, all bets are off.
The Importance of Clean Link Sharing
Clean Copy Link is an important step forward in the realm of privacy, and it will go a long way to make sharing safe, clean links considerably easier. I hope DuckDuckGo brings this feature to Android, because I get tired of copying links and then manually stripping them of all the unwanted bits before I either open them or share them.
Key points
- DuckDuckGo's new feature for iOS automatically removes tracking information from links.
- This feature makes sharing links safer and cleaner.
- It does not block cookies and other types of trackers that show up when a link is opened.
If this feature is successful, it could lead to more people using DuckDuckGo and prioritizing their online privacy. This could also lead to other browsers and apps implementing similar features, making the internet a safer and more private place.
However, it's worth noting that this feature does not block cookies and other types of trackers that show up when a link is opened. This means that users still need to be cautious when opening links and ensure their browser is set up to deny cookies and trackers.
