How to remove your personal data from the internet (and why you can’t afford to wait)
The article discusses the importance of removing personal data from the internet due to the risks posed by data brokers. It highlights how these brokers profit by selling personal information, making it crucial for individuals to take proactive steps to protect their privacy. Incogni is introduced as a service that automates the process of contacting data brokers to demand the removal of personal information.
- ▪Data brokers profit by selling personal information like phone numbers and addresses.
- ▪Apple's privacy features can help but do not eliminate the risk of data being collected.
- ▪Incogni automates the removal process by contacting over 250 data brokers on behalf of users.
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