. Apple was recently granted a patent by the United State Patent and Trademark Office for a method of helping users keep their personal information hidden, Patently Apple reported. In the modern age of the Internet, data is extremely valuable and millions of websites collect personal information in what is often referred to as “dataveillance.” Automated programs can monitor virtually every action a user makes while browsing the Internet, forming an electronic profile of individuals. This information is extremely valuable for targeted and agressive advertisements.
Boy Genius Report , Apple looks to stop Big Brother ‘dataveillance' with new tech, Apple looks to stop Big Brother ‘dataveillance' with new tech
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