Difference between revisions of "Statistical Identifier"
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| − | A Statistical Identifier is an [[Identifier|identifier]] generated via a [[Probabalistic|probabilistic] method. The inputs into the process are usually technographic characteristics of the web-enabled device or applications. | + | A Statistical Identifier is an [[Identifier|identifier]] generated via a [[Probabalistic|probabilistic]] method. The inputs into the process are usually technographic characteristics of the web-enabled device or applications. |
== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
Statistical identifiers are often used to detect [[Non-human Traffic|non-human traffic]]. | Statistical identifiers are often used to detect [[Non-human Traffic|non-human traffic]]. | ||
| − | + | Critics of statistical identifiers refer to this process as "fingerprinting." | |
[[Category:Personal Data|Statistical Identifier]] | [[Category:Personal Data|Statistical Identifier]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary|Statistical Identifier]] | [[Category:Glossary|Statistical Identifier]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:16, 8 December 2022
A Statistical Identifier is an identifier generated via a probabilistic method. The inputs into the process are usually technographic characteristics of the web-enabled device or applications.
Benefits
Statistical identifiers are often used to detect non-human traffic.
Critics of statistical identifiers refer to this process as "fingerprinting."