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Does the new image uploader keep track of the uploader identity (i.e., who uploaded what)?

I wonder the following: Does the new image uploader keep track of the uploader identity (i.e., who uploaded what)?
Franck Dernoncourt's user avatar
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Is embedding arbitrary external images GDPR compliant?

Currently, SE allows user to embed arbitrary images (from HTTPS sources) into posts and into comments in chat. The consequence of this is that whoever controls the server those images are hosted on ...
Mad Scientist's user avatar
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3 answers
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How to handle possible user tracking through images?

I have come across a site-meta question that ended up on the Hot Meta Posts side bar. At the time of writing, that post has about 1000 views. Accidentally I noticed that OP used his own server (his ...
Patrick Hofman's user avatar
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Remove personal images from Stack Overflow account

I am unable to remove my image that for some reason is being linked to my Stack Overflow account. I went in to User Edit and changed the image to the default image (no face) but I can not find the ...
Jason Carroll's user avatar
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Allowing images from external sources opens doors to serious security exploits and privacy risks

Note: Please see this answer for more info on how this poses a security risk. I'm sure you guys already know this, but allowing users to put images from any source in questions means that askers can ...
Aaron Yodaiken's user avatar