---
type: concept
title: Do Not Track (DNT)
tags: [privacy, web-standard, tracking]
related: [chrome-privacy-configuration]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_dokumentation_it_informationssicherheit_chrome_priv.md"]
---

# Do Not Track (DNT)

**Do Not Track (DNT)** is a browser setting that sends a specific HTTP header request to websites, signaling the user's preference that their browsing behavior should not be tracked for advertising or analytics purposes.

In the context of the Universität Greifswald's IT security guidelines, activating the "Do Not Track" request in **Google Chrome** is a mandatory step for official use to enhance user privacy. However, it is important to note that DNT is a voluntary request; websites are not technically forced to honor the signal.