Ask HN: Implications of honoring do not track (DNT)?

2 points by akor 8y ago ↗ HN

For anyone who's chosen to honor the do not track flag what are some of the implications of doing so? I'm thinking of using it to disable Google Analytics / Facebook tracking. The only issue that's come to mind so far is not having the full picture when it comes time to sell the business. The last time I looked roughly 18% of the audience had DNT set. Thoughts? Also what besides removing analytics scripts are you disabling?

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detaro 8y ago ↗

The EFF has an implementation guide I found interesting.

https://www.eff.org/de/deeplinks/2017/10/do-not-track-implem...

ggm 8y ago ↗

Get what you do checked by a lawyer. We had to, to get Google 3PAS certification to do metrics in tracking pixels. So, DNT requires more than just code. You need a web pointer, T&C, you need to be clear what you do, and don't do, with your Personally Identifying Information (PII) which stems from your work in the net.