Spy pixels: turning 'I'll read it later' into 'I'll pretend I never saw it'.

What are these 'spy pixels' invading our emails?

Tracking pixels, tiny invisible images embedded in emails, allow companies to detect when, where, and how often a message is opened. These 'spy pixels' have raised privacy concerns as they operate without user consent, turning every email open into a trackable data point. Advocacy groups push for mandatory disclosure.

Source: What are these 'spy pixels' invading our emails? — RFI France

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Topics: tech · privacy · emailmarketing · internet