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submitted 1 day ago by LuminousLuddite@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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• Proton VPN has hit back at Canada's proposed Bill C-22

• The proposed legislation could require VPNs to log user metadata

• NordVPN and Windscribe have also slammed the bill

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[–] NoosFraba@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Pretty sure even a VPN does nothing if you're on a cellphone as well isn't it?

Like all cellphones carry a unique identifier, that's how, say, reddit can keep you banned even if you start a new account under new email and a vpn.

[–] parricc@lemmy.world 4 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I don't think Reddit would have that. They likely just use your browser fingerprint. Check this out: https://amiunique.org/fingerprint

[–] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Between just my uncommon device, my languages spoken, and rough location (timezone), I'm actually crazy identifiable, yikes.