“New Research Details the Privacy Implications of Email Tracking”

A study conducted by researchers at Princeton University highlights the extensiveness of email tracking and how this form of snooping could significantly impact the privacy of users. According to researchers, most emails are embedded with third-party content that enables third parties to track a user’s online activities as well as connect these activities to the user’s email address. Researchers warn of the significant privacy threats posed by email tracking such as the tracking of a user across multiple devices and more. This article further discusses  the findings of this study in relation to the process of email tracking, privacy risks posed by email tracking, privacy-impacting features contained by email clients, and suggested defense strategies against email tracking. 

CSO Online reports “New Research Details the Privacy Implications of Email Tracking”