YouTube adding tracking parameter to share URLs
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:47 am
YouTube has started adding a unique 'source identifier' when you share a video; post such a link here, or anywhere else and Google may be able to trace it back to you and link your Google account with other online identities.
Example link (tracking parameter in bold): youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?si=YjziZuccJeIE-b6z
Discussion on Brave browser Github:
Tracking people through links isn't exactly new, but it's better to be aware that it's happening than not.
Example link (tracking parameter in bold): youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?si=YjziZuccJeIE-b6z
Discussion on Brave browser Github:
And a Twitter source.cadatoiva wrote:Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:48 pm... From what I've seen, the si param is meant to be some kind of unique tracking param based on who, from which page, and how the link was shared for more detailed analytics. It changes almost every time you click share.
Tracking people through links isn't exactly new, but it's better to be aware that it's happening than not.