IAPP Exam CIPT Topic 1 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
Topic #: 1

What is the name of an alternative technique to counter the reduction in use of third-party cookies, where web publishers may consider utilizing data cached by a browser and returned with a subsequent request from the same resource to track unique users?

AWeb beacon tracking.

BBrowser fingerprinting.

CEntity tagging.

DCanvas fingerprinting.

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Suggested Answer: B

Browser fingerprinting is a technique used to track users by collecting information about their browser and device characteristics, which are then used to create a unique identifier. This technique can be employed as an alternative to third-party cookies and can track users across different sessions and sites.

Reference: IAPP CIPT Study Guide, 'Tracking Technologies,' which covers various methods of user tracking including cookies, web beacons, and browser fingerprinting.

by Daniela at Jan 10, 2025, 04:24 AM

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