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HTTPS provides more than just privacy

certsimple.com published 2026-03-123 min read

Identity, SEO, HTML5, and not having your content modified

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Security & Privacy Web & Frontend 2016

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Submitted	Title on HN	Points	Comments
Jan 26, 2016	HTTPS provides more than just privacy by nailer	211	83

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