People search sites and data brokers post your private information for the world to see. They make money by collecting your information from a variety of public sources to create personal profiles that they sell to other people. Here’s how to remove your personal information from google and other sites! If you’ve ever done a […]
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How to delete your LinkedIn Account
Follow our guide on how to delete your LinkedIn account permanently in order to clean up your personal data from the internet. LinkedIn has grown into a one-stop-shop for job hunters, resume builders and employers who are looking for the perfect candidates. If you are over the job hunt or are simply looking to delete […]
Easiest Guide: Delete Your Facebook Account In 5 Steps
Ready to delete your Facebook account? If not, you may want to at least temporarily deactivate it. The company has a history of data breaches, leading some to seek to protect their information before the next hack… Facebook has become this century’s version of the White Pages. Friends and family members use it to stay […]
How to keep your information safe on public Wi-Fi
Keeping yourself safe while using public Wi-Fi is a must in today’s world where public internet access is offered nearly everywhere. Free Wi-Fi has become so commonplace around the world that it’s nearly impossible to find yourself without it — unless that is you are out in the middle of the wilderness. Airports, restaurants, libraries, […]
How To Remove Your Name From Internet Search Engines
Follow these tips on how to remove your name from internet search engines. This shields more of your personal information from circulating online — and reduces your risk of identity theft. Search engines are powerful, widely accessible and free — and have made it possible to find nearly any sort of information that you are […]
Delete social media: A guide to digital detox
Deleting your social media is one of the best ways to clear your personal information from the internet. By the way, if the phrase “delete social media” gives you pangs of withdrawal, perhaps a digital detox will be a good thing! Social media is everywhere. Over half the world uses it! The platforms are a […]
How To Remove Your Name From Google Search: Quick Guide!
If you’ve ever wondered how to remove your name from Google searches, you’re not alone. You can’t remove everything but you can try. Here’s how. You can’t completely remove your name from Google searches but you can take steps to reduce the number of times it shows up in search results. Here’s what you need […]
Follow these 10 privacy advocates on Twitter right now
There are many interesting and admirable privacy advocates on Twitter — too many to list here! Here are 10 to follow right now. Data privacy continues to dominate mainstream news, with privacy advocates worldwide stepping up their efforts to rebalance data privacy in favor of consumers over corporations. From the constant barrage of the latest […]
Checklist: How to protect your family privacy when adding new devices at home
You’re buying all of these smart devices for yourself and your kids. But is your family’s privacy protected and your data safe from hackers? Here’s how to protect your family privacy when connecting new devices to your home network. One of the defining features of the holiday season is shiny new technology. But the onus […]
Safe holiday shopping tips: How to keep your data secure online
Shopping online is very convenient but also very risky. Use these tips to keep your data secure online, no matter where you shop. With COVID still raging in the United States, shoppers are understandably getting more of their shopping done online this year compared to pre-COVID holiday seasons. Unfortunately, more online shopping means more exposure […]