Hister: The Most Privacy-Respecting Search Engine

Privacy and web search are in constant tension. Every time you type a query into a search engine you are handing over something valuable: a window into what you are thinking. Most people accept this trade-off without much thought. This post breaks down the real privacy risks at every layer of the search stack and explains exactly where Hister fits in. We will take a look at different privacy issues related to online search services, metasearch engines and opening search results. Then examining H