ISSUE-2: What is the meaning of DNT (Do Not Track) header?

What is the meaning of DNT (Do Not Track) header?

State:
CLOSED
Product:
Tracking Preference Expression (DNT)
Raised by:
Karl Dubost
Opened on:
2011-09-21
Description:
Does the presence of a DNT header field on requests always indicate an explicit choice by the user (opt-out or opt-in) or might it be set by some form of default configuration?
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Related notes:

The title of this issue is unclear. It was raised during the first F2F in relation to the discussion of opt-out vs opt-in. It might be considered out of scope, or perhaps too general and split into separate issues.

Roy Fielding, 29 Sep 2011, 01:03:57

Related to ISSUE-4

Roy Fielding, 29 Sep 2011, 22:59:06

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