Detection of Inconsistencies in Privacy Practices of Browser Extensions

Detection of Inconsistencies in Privacy Practices of Browser Extensions

Explore a 16-minute IEEE conference talk examining the detection of inconsistencies in privacy practices of browser extensions. Learn about the research conducted by Duc Bui, Brian Tang, and Kang G. Shin from the University of Michigan, focusing on identifying discrepancies between stated privacy policies and actual data collection behaviors of browser add-ons. Gain insights into potential privacy risks associated with popular extensions and understand the importance of transparency in online privacy protection.