Security researcher alleges DuckDuckGo privacy policy to be shady

Samuel Walker  - Technology Policy Researcher
Last updated: November 6, 2023
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  • DuckDuckGo allows Microsoft to access users' data for targeted ads due to an ongoing agreement with Microsoft to permit access.
  • The search engine blocks third-party trackers from Facebook, Google, etc. but allows Bing and LinkedIn trackers.
  • DuckDuckGo has tweaked its description and Help Center to reveal a collaboration with Microsoft and possible data collection on its platform.

Privacy savvy individuals prefer surfing the internet with safe search engines that keep them anonymous. The reason is to prevent tech giants from accessing their digital footprints for business transactions with third parties. But as per the new reports, one of the supposedly safe search engines, DuckDuckGo, is not offering 100% security.