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Why is setting your timezone as UTC regarded as enhancing your privacy?

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June 10, 2023, 1:43 a.m. | /u/DarkDetectiveGames

Privacy & Freedom in the Information Age www.reddit.com

If your IP address shouldn't be in GMT couldn't that be used to fingerprint you or at the very least be used to help fingerprint you? Most people IP addresses and timezones match. This should make your browser more unique.

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