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Safari 27.3 Adds Support for Global Privacy Control
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 10/11/2026, 14:47:10 UTC
Briefing created: 10/11/2026, 14:53:00 UTC
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Briefings
Apple's Safari 27.3 update introduces support for Global Privacy Control (GPC), replacing Do Not Track with a mechanism to prevent tracking preference banners. This feature allows users to opt out of tracking once, theoretically eliminating future cookie consent requests. The update is part of the OS 27.3 release, though specific dates for the feature's availability are not provided in the evidence.
Key points
- Safari 27.3 includes support for Global Privacy Control, replacing Do Not Track to prevent tracking preference banners.
- Users can opt out of tracking once, theoretically preventing future cookie consent requests.
Context
Global Privacy Control is a new standard replacing Do Not Track, offering legal muscle to indicate tracking preferences. This update is part of Apple's OS 27.3 release, though specific dates for the feature's availability are not provided in the evidence.
Limitations
The evidence does not specify the exact date when the feature became available, only that it appears in the OS 27.3 update. Coverage is limited to the specific feature mentioned, and no further details on implementation or user impact are provided.
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