Deleting Personal Data Online Isn’t As Hard As You Think

The truth is that your personal data is out there in the open, and that’s especially true if you haven’t taken the time to ensure your personal information is deleted and kept off the web. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to take care of that issue, keeping your private data safe.

What information might be out there

For most users, being online just means accepting that your personal data will be out in the open. Online data brokers trade in information, and yours is part of the sale. Companies generally sell off your data to the highest bidder, and whatever happens to that information after the fact is anyone’s guess.

That information includes your name, address, phone number, IP address, and more. The real problem comes from what happens with that data. Companies will use it to target you with ads and post your information on people search websites. Even worse, your information can be used for phishing attempts and other scams.

Leaked online data can even include financial information, which can affect loan eligibility and other aspects of one’s financial health.

Now, if that data were to be removed, all of these risks could be mitigated.

Getting back your personal data, the easy way

Generally speaking, users can send opt-out requests that require the company to delete and remove your personal data from their website. The problem with this is that its entirely tedious. There are hundreds of sites out there willing to post your information, and to go through them one-by-one is a massive pain.

That’s where services like Incogni come in. Incogni is an extensive tool that allows users to take full control of their online data. Instead of having to opt-out of each website yourself, Incogni is able to send these request en mass, abiding by each site’s standards and procedures.

All of the work that you’d normally have to do is taken out of your hands. Not only that, but Incogni ensures this process is ongoing and not just a one-time thing.

One major deal worth looking into is the Unlimited plan from Incogni. This service allows users to make custom removal requests from any site that exposes their personal data. The only limitations are social media platforms, government records, blogs, and forums. Outside of those sites, any site with your data can be tracked down and made to delete your personal info.

Right now, Incogni is hosting a 55% discount with the code “9to5Google,” bringing the price down to around $8/month. You can cancel at any time, and it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Online privacy is one subscription away.

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