Canvas fingerprinting is a online digital tracking technology that allows websites to uniquely identify and track visitors without the use of cookies or other means. The technique was originally described by researchers from Princeton University and KU Leuven University.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Knibbs, Kate (July 21, 2014). "What You Need to Know About the Sneakiest New Online Tracking Tool". Gizmodo. Retrieved July 21, 2014. ((cite web)): Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Angwin, Julia (July 21, 2014). "Meet the Online Tracking Device That is Virtually Impossible to Block". Pro Publica. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
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