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Here’s 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 […]

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Digital Hygiene ๐Ÿงผ

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 […]

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How do you remove your name from Google searches?

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 […]

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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 […]

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How to delete yourself from the internet in 8 steps

Wondering how to delete yourself from the internet? You’re not alone. But it can be quite difficult to reduce the amount of personal information that’s floating around the web. Think about it: How much personal information have you shared online, much of which you’ve forgotten? You may have unknowingly shared sensitive information on your social […]

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How to know if someone is using your social security number

One of the most dangerous forms of identity theft is a stolen SSN. But how do you know if someone is using your Social Security number? Here are a few telltale signs. Your SSN is the key to your identity. And that’s why it’s so vulnerable: if a hacker gets ahold of it, they’re able […]