The Invisible Digital Footprint: Finding Your Face Without Scraping the Web
The article discusses the concept of an invisible digital footprint, particularly focusing on facial recognition technology. It introduces DopplGrid, a private facial recognition network that allows users to opt-in and securely store their facial data. The platform aims to provide a way to find images of oneself online without violating privacy through data scraping.
- ▪Every person has an invisible digital footprint that includes their face in various online images.
- ▪DopplGrid is a closed-loop facial recognition network that operates on an opt-in basis, ensuring user privacy.
- ▪The platform uses isolated backend microservices to securely process biometric data without compromising user experience.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3932040) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Evan S Posted on May 29 The Invisible Digital Footprint: Finding Your Face Without Scraping the Web #webdev #privacy #programming #socialmedia Every time you walk through a crowded tourist spot or attend a stadium concert, you become an extra in someone else's digital memory. There is a massive, invisible digital footprint of your face scattered across the internet. There are likely thousands of photos of you sitting on servers right now that you will never know about.
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