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How to Stop Google From Selling My Data?
October 2, 2023
I really wanted to find out how to stop Google from selling my data until I learned that Google doesn’t sell your personal information per se. However, Google does share your data (and mine) with third parties. Follow this guide to learn how and why Google collects data, what it does with it, and…
How to Remove My Life From Google?
October 2, 2023
After hearing stories about people’s private details winding up in strange places online, I wanted to find out how to remove my life from Google. This guide will catch you up on what you need to know when it comes to Google’s data collection practices. It will also walk you through how your pers…
How To Remove Your Email From Websites
October 2, 2023
This guide explains how to remove your email from websites. Unwanted emails are becoming a major problem and can be annoying to deal with, too. But they’re not the only reason to remove your email address from the internet. With just your email address, someone can: Once you’ve shared…
How to Remove LinkedIn from Google Search
October 2, 2023
When I realized how much info I had on my LinkedIn profile, I started wondering how to remove LinkedIn from Google Search to give myself some added online security. This guide walks you through how to do the same, along with other helpful tips on LinkedIn’s privacy features that you may want to …
Websites That List Your Personal Information
October 2, 2023
These 10 websites list your personal information online.
Internet Content Removal: 7 Steps to Removing Unwanted Content from the Internet
October 2, 2023
Knowing how to perform internet content removal is becoming increasingly important. About two-thirds of employers Google job candidates. But companies considering hiring you are not the only kinds of organizations searching for your name online either. A poor online reputation can be damaging, m…
The CA Delete Act (SB 362) Passed the California Legislature Sept 15, 2023 – Why It Matters
September 15, 2023
The Delete Act is a legal framework that gives consumers powerful new rights restricting the collection and use of personal information by a diverse range of data brokers. This framework for regulating the data broker industry was first proposed in congress in 2022, and was re-introduced in early…
Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Announces Potential Rule Changes at White House Roundtable
September 13, 2023
White House holds roundtable session on “Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices”; CFPB Director Rohit Chopra announces potential rule changes for consumer data reporting With the prospect of Federal consumer privacy legislation like the American Data Privacy and Protection …
PropertyIQ Opt Out Guide
September 4, 2023
All privacy-conscious homeowners should complete a PropertyIQ opt out. PropertyIQ is a data broker site that specializes in real estate data. Through the PropertyIQ site, anyone can look up homeowner details (like full name, phone numbers, and past addresses), sales history, deeds, taxes, l…
How to Delete Your Google Account
September 4, 2023
This guide explains how to delete your Google account in just a few simple steps. Google services are widely used and well-known because of their convenience. So, closing your Google account might seem impossible, especially with how much data and information you’ve likely saved there throu…
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