The nation’s strictest privacy law just took effect, to data brokers’ chagrin

On January 1, a new law known as DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) took effect. DROP allows California residents to ...

California just made it much easier to delete your data across 500 brokers

Starting January 1, 2026, Californians can submit requests for data brokers to erase their sensitive information through the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). The new ...

This Tool Deletes Your Info From Data Broker Sites (If You Live in One State)

California residents now have a one-stop shop for requesting that their information be removed from hundreds of data brokers ...

Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live onstage during hacker conference

A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacist websites at the end of a talk during the annual ...
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DeleteMe vs. Incogni: Which Personal Data Removal Service Is Right for You?

Personal data removal services help scrub your info from people-search sites and data brokers, and DeleteMe and Incogni are the most popular options. I've tested and reviewed both, so let's see how ...