Browser fingerprinting is a method that combines various characteristics
of a browser—such as screen resolution, operating system, installed
fonts, and plugins—to create a unique digital fingerprint. This
fingerprint allows users to be identified and tracked even without
cookies or direct personal data. The technique is mainly used by
advertisers, website operators, and security services to monitor users,
detect fraud, or personalize content.
However, this invisible and hard-to-control form of identification
raises serious privacy concerns. Browser fingerprinting often violates
users' privacy because it happens without their knowledge or consent and
is difficult to prevent or erase. The persistent tracking and profiling
enabled by this technology can undermine trust in free and secure
internet browsing. Furthermore, it generates significant profits for
data brokers and advertising companies, often at the expense of
individual privacy. This exhibition invites visitors to critically
reflect on the tension between technological innovation and personal
freedom.
Typeface "Arketa" by
Outline Online (Samira Schneuwly, Laura Csocsán)