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Can ISP customer service see my history?
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can see everything you do online. They can track things like which websites you visit, how long you spend on them, the content you watch, the device you’re using, and your geographic location.
Do ISPs care what websites you visit?
ISPs cannot see which specific pages within that website you visit (everything after the ‘/’). ISPs cannot see what you search for or what you type into forms. ISPs can still see the domain of the website you are visiting (everything up to the ‘/’).
What information do ISPs collect?
If you are using your ISP’s service to read your emails, do online research, watch videos, make purchases, use apps, and almost anything else online, then your ISP has a record of where you go and what you do. It is this information they can use to make a profit.
What can websites see about me?
What Data Can Websites Collect?
- IP addresses to determine a user’s location.
- Information about how the user interacts with websites. For example, what they click on and how long they spend on a page.
- Information about browsers and the device the user access the site with.
- Browsing activity across different sites.
Can your ISP see your browsing history with a VPN?
Your browsing history over the VPN is not viewable by your ISP, but it may viewable by your employer. A number of companies now provide VPN access for regular Internet users. Like VPN for work, these systems allow you to encrypt your online activity, so your ISP cannot track it.
Can websites track your email address?
A web page cannot copy or log your e-mail address, or most of your PII (personally identifiable information), unless you voluntarily enter that information into a form on the page. Many Internet ads deceive users by claiming that all their personal information could be copied when visiting a web page.