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How to Erase Your Personal Information From the Internet (It’s Not Impossible!)

  • Web Diva
    Leader
    August 23, 2023 9:23 AM PDT
    If you are online, we all know what you put online stays online. If you have an online presence because of your business, that's a bit different but you always want to make sure your online presence is positive based on what your online comfort level is and preferences.

    If you want to remove your personal information off the internet, the below link is a good resource to start that process.

    [url=https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-erase-your-personal-information-from-the-internet-it-s-not-impossible?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us]https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-erase-your-personal-information-from-the-internet-it-s-not-impossible?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us


    Before you can get a handle on digital privacy, you first have to understand what is out there. Start by Googling yourself with your browser in private or “incognito” mode — which prevents some tracking and autofilling from your own internet use — and look for social media profiles and data brokers. (Google and its popular Chrome browser hold a wealth of data, too.) This will allow you to see what a stranger would find if they began looking for your information online. For most of us, social media
    profiles populate the first few search results on Google.


    I particularly like the suggestion of putting your browser in private mode before you start the process.