CLI tool for automating personal data removal requests from broker sites
A new command-line tool called 'dr' automates the process of removing personal data from data broker sites. It scans major brokers, submits opt-out requests, and monitors for re-listings, all while keeping user data secure on their machine. The tool is compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows, and requires Python 3.11 or higher.
- ▪The tool scans 10 major data brokers for personal listings.
- ▪Users can submit opt-out requests directly from the command line.
- ▪It includes features for monitoring re-listings and managing user profiles.
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dr -- Data Removal CLI Remove your personal data from people-search and data broker sites. dr scans 10 major data brokers, finds your listings, submits opt-out requests, and monitors for re-listings -- all from the command line. Your data never leaves your machine (except when talking to broker sites). Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Requires Python 3.11+. Table of Contents Quick Start Installation Commands Profile Management Scanning Listing Management Removal Monitoring Brokers Export & PDF Letters Supported Brokers Workflow Example Confidence Scoring State Machine Architecture Adding a New Broker Configuration Testing Contributing Quick Start # Install git clone https://github.com/Enthropic-Data-LLC/data-removal.git cd data-removal python3 -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate…
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