With personal data a big issue on the internet, consumers have a legitimate interest in controlling the information flow and reducing the threat of identity theft. Google recently rolled out a new ...

This video explains practical steps to remove your personal data from the internet and reduce your digital footprint. Learn ...

In the first half of 2025 alone, Secureframe reports that data compromises in the U.S. affected an estimated 166 million individuals. That’s nearly half the country. It’s a shocking number, but is it ...

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It can be alarming to Google yourself and see that the results include data brokers displaying your address, age and family members. (Photo: Muharrem huner via Getty Images) Once upon a time, it was ...

To do this, go to your Google Account, where you can find the icon option to Manage Your Google Account. Then you can select Data & Privacy > History Settings > My Activity. Choose Other Activity in ...

With so much personal data floating publicly on the internet, consumers have a legitimate interest in controlling the information flow. Some are taking matters into their own hands, opting out of ...

Once upon a time, it was possible to monitor what information about you was available online. But with widespread internet usage and the rise of various social media platforms, this information is not ...

You may want to reduce your internet footprint by erasing rarely used email accounts, or to stopper spam from one that’s been hacked. Head to your email account’s settings and select to delete your ...