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Pro@programming.dev to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago

Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

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Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search

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Pro@programming.dev to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 days ago
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We caught companies making it harder to delete your personal data online – The Markup
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Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. After our reporters reached out for comment, multiple companies have stopped the practice.
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    Fortunately, here’s the links and instructions. Take 20 minutes a day to knock one out.

    https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List

    I’ve had to email the Support accounts for brokers plenty of times because, shocker, their opt out page is janky and broken.

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