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QUESTION

Why does the NYC 311 website collect URLs and domain names of websites visited before accessing NYC 311?

1:26:46

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45 sec

The council member asks why the NYC 311 website appears to collect URLs and domain names of websites users visit before accessing the NYC 311 website itself.

  • The deputy commissioner acknowledges being aware of this data collection practice.
  • However, he prefers to consult with colleagues before providing a comprehensive answer on the reasoning behind it.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:26:46
It's my understanding that the NYC 3 and 1 appears to collect URLs and of websites that users visit prior to the visiting NYC 311 website.
1:26:59
Are you aware of that?
Joe Morrisroe
1:27:02
I am aware.
1:27:03
I I understand what you're asking and what you're saying, and then I'm aware.
1:27:06
I'm not sure I would be able to answer.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:27:07
You know, my question is just why.
1:27:09
Oh.
1:27:09
Why?
1:27:10
It's it's and I know that they collect the websites and yeah.
1:27:17
And what?
1:27:18
And the domain names?
Joe Morrisroe
1:27:19
Domain names.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:27:20
Associated with that device.
Joe Morrisroe
1:27:21
I would again, I would appreciate the opportunity to pull together an answer for that based on talking with my colleagues instead of trying to answer off the top of my head.
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