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Federated
Networking
Distributed model where independent servers interoperate via shared protocols.
Definition
Federation allows independently operated instances to interoperate through shared protocols. Governance and privacy practices differ per instance.
In plain English
Distributed model where independent servers interoperate via shared protocols.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Federation can improve resilience and choice, but privacy varies by operator policy and technical safeguards.
Example
Example: Choose an instance with strong privacy practices, and share minimal profile data across the federation.
Apps Using Federated
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept
