According to Uber’s reply, it *still* uses device fingerprinting without user consent. How does this look under GDPR, @paulnemitz?https://twitter.com/vrai777/status/856218259103907840 …
No, they were/are fingerprinting iOS devices and storing the fingerprints in violation of Apple’s terms.
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Okies. I haven't made the time to read up on the specific tech factors used. Did app removal leave a software component in place?
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Afaik, it was a fingerprint that they used to reidentify devices with people.
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I found https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/04/24/ubers-kalanick-got-caught-tricking-apple-risking-expulsion-apple-store-report-says/100829796/ … I don't develop iPhone apps, so not sure of the tech. Maybe equivalent of a 'super-cookie' or 'flash-cookie'
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