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session privacy
About this tag
Session privacy in Microsoft Edge refers to the InPrivate browsing mode, which prevents your browsing history, cookies, and site data from being stored on your local device after you close the session. This tag covers how InPrivate works, its actual privacy protections, and its limitations—such as not hiding your activity from your internet service provider, employer, or the websites you visit. Discussions compare InPrivate to other private browsing modes and clarify what threats it does and does not address. The tag is relevant for Windows users seeking to understand the real-world effectiveness of Edge's privacy features and how to use them appropriately.
Opening a browser window is something most PC users do every day, yet in an era marked by an increased focus on digital privacy, how, where, and what we browse have taken on greater importance than ever before. Among the various ways to safeguard our online activities is Microsoft Edge’s...