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Learn more about data privacy, data brokers, breaches, and more. Our blog (and monthly newsletter ‘Incognito’) cover best practices when it comes to keeping your information safe as well as staying informed about the latest trends when it comes to online privacy.

The Ultimate Guide on How to Block Spam Texts

Spam texts are becoming an increasing problem. Exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic as scammers sought to take advantage of the situation, spam texts have soared by 55% in 2021 compared to the pr…

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How to Stop Spam Calls, Robocalls & Telemarketers

There is nothing more frustrating than hearing the phone ring only to discover it’s an unwanted spam call. Not only does this take precious time away from your day, spam and robocalls and the peopl…

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How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Identity theft is a type of crime where a person uses someone else’s personally identifiable inf…

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How to Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

“The moment you receive this message, I need you to get back to me on my department division tol…

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How to Remove Personal Information From the Internet

Uh oh, how did that end up there? You just Googled yourself, and you weren’t happy with the sear…

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Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Announces Potential Rule Changes at White…

White House holds roundtable session on “Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices”; CFPB Director Rohit Chopra announces potential …

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How to Delete Your Google Account

This guide explains how to delete your Google account in just a few simple steps. Google services are widely used and well-known because …

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Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Announces Potential Rule Changes at White…

White House holds roundtable session on “Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices”; CFPB Director Rohit Chopra announces potential …

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Data Brokers: Your Comprehensive Guide

In this GuideWhat are Data Brokers?People search sitesMarketing data brokersRisk mitigation data brokersThe Problem with Data BrokersThe Impact of…

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What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen

Identity theft is a type of crime where a fraudster uses someone else’s personal identifiable information (PII) in a fraudulent or deceptive way, …

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How bad is the 800 million-record First American data breach?

How bad is the 800 million-record First American data breach and can DeleteMe help homeowers who have their private home and personal data exposed…

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How to Delete Your Google Account

This guide explains how to delete your Google account in just a few simple steps. Google services are widely used and well-known because …

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How to Remove Personal Information from the Internet: 13-Step Guide

Follow our guide to learn how to remove personal information from the internet. Doing so will help you protect your online presence and improve yo…

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The CA Delete Act (SB 362) Passed the California Legislature Sept 15, 2023 – Why It Matters

The Delete Act is a legal framework that gives consumers powerful new rights restricting the collection and use of personal information by a diver…

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Incognito — September 2023: What happens when data brokers get your information wrong?

Welcome to the September 2023 issue of Incognito, the monthly newsletter from DeleteMe that keeps you posted on all things privacy and security. …

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