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Life & fun · August 12, 2018

Local Sheriff – Browser extension to show PII leaks to third-parties

Think of Local sheriff as a recon tool in your browser (WebExtension). While you normally browse the internet, Local Sheriff works in the background to empower you in identifying what data points (PII) are being shared / leaked to which all third-parties. - ghostery/local-sheriff

Local Sheriff – Browser extension to show PII leaks to third-parties launched on August 12, 2018 with 79 votes, #525 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

Local Sheriff is a browser extension that alerts users when websites send personally identifiable information to third parties. Designed for privacy-conscious internet users, the extension monitors data transmission in real time and highlights potential privacy risks during browsing. It helps users understand which personal details are being shared with external services, making it useful for those concerned about online privacy and data collection practices. The tool is available on GitHub.

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