The Minnesota shooter allegedly researched several “people search” sites in an attempt to target his victims, highlighting the potential dangers of widely available personal data.
It’s insane how many there are. I’ve been using Experian to find and remove my info from these sites and there are literally hundreds it’s done so far.
I guarantee you none of your data is actually deleted. Experian is a surveillance capitalism data broker. They’re selling both the virus and the snake oil to “cure” it.
I’m only talking about those scummy sites that have your info if you web search your own name. Corporations have been buying and selling my info for decades, at this point.
You can find out someone’s home address from their email address. These brokers are out of control.
It’s insane how many there are. I’ve been using Experian to find and remove my info from these sites and there are literally hundreds it’s done so far.
I guarantee you none of your data is actually deleted. Experian is a surveillance capitalism data broker. They’re selling both the virus and the snake oil to “cure” it.
I’m only talking about those scummy sites that have your info if you web search your own name. Corporations have been buying and selling my info for decades, at this point.
Crazy crowdfunding idea - what if we bought the whole thing and individually requested delisting for everyone?