When I accepted this assignment about data collection sites and the privacy issues that they pose, I did a quick search of my own name. It was mostly out of due diligence, with a hint of curiosity — ...

Whether as a consumer or as a stakeholder in a business, you’ve likely seen links reading “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” or “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.” On the surface, these ...

Your personal info is all over the internet. Data removal services can keep your phone number, email, and other details from ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I have systems set up to help me keep track ...

The internet is a dangerous place. If it seems like scammers, hackers, and spammers are lurking around every corner, that's because they are. Malicious individuals are always looking to take advantage ...

Identity Guard notified me of my Social Security Number making it on the dark web before the AT&T breach became public. Sally Jackson Contributor Sally Jackson is a pseudonym for a freelance personal ...

For years, Google made it incredibly easy to look up someone’s address, phone number, age, and other personal info. All you had to do was type in a person’s name and where they live, and you’d get all ...

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While Google has steadily strengthened its privacy and security stance, many users may not have noticed the gradual rollout of new privacy resources. Now Google is making it easier than ever to take ...

Removing your personal information from people-search sites can feel pretty overwhelming. There are hundreds of these sites in the U.S. alone. In fact, the Privacy ...

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