Recent Articles About Online Privacy

Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.

Incogni beats Aura because it's a more comprehensive data removal service, but Aura has its own strengths when it comes to ID theft protection.

We tested Google One’s dark web monitoring service to see if the free dark web report offered enough to protect our personal data. It didn't. Here are better dark web monitoring alternatives.

If you decide it’s time to move away from Facebook, here’s how to delete your data so you don’t leave yourself open to scams, spam, and even identity theft.

Bluesky offers social media users more control over their data and feeds than X or Facebook, but its lackluster verification and rapid growth have left it open to scammers.

There are plenty of reasons why you may want to delete your X (formerly Twitter) account. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make sure all your data is really gone.

Data broker sites like True People Search collect your public info and put it online for anyone to find. Learn how to delete your info and reclaim your data privacy.

If you’re looking for a standout data removal service, you may want to look elsewhere.

Data broker removal is one of the most effective ways to enhance your online privacy, so let's dive into how to remove your private information from databases.

Learn how to take control of your digital privacy by opting out of Meta’s AI training and data collection practices on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

We provide an in-depth look at how All About Cookies tests, rates, and scores data removal software.

Onerep is an easy, automated data removal service, but how does it compare to other similar products?

Learn about what jailbreaking your iPhone does and the potential risks of modifying your smartphone for unbridled access.

Avast BreachGuard is a solid data removal product that may be perfect for you if you want a low-cost, low-maintenance service.

Your digital footprint can increase your chances of scams, spam, phishing, and even targeted pricing for goods and services. Learn what it is and how to protect yourself from those looking to gather your information.

End-to-end encryption secures messages, banking info, and more, so why is it controversial and are you already using it?

DeleteMe offers extensive data removal and privacy tools, while HelloPrivacy excels with frequent monitoring and real-time alerts. Learn more about our experience testing both data removal services.

DeleteMe is one of the best data removal services on the market, with over 100 million successful opt-out removals. In this expert review, we compare the lesser-known Privacy Bee to DeleteMe.

Both DeleteMe and Optery offer robust data removal services, but DeleteMe does the work for you, while Optery offers a free self-service removal option.

DeleteMe and Hogo Privacy Defense can both remove your private information from the internet, but DeleteMe offers a superior data removal service coupled with security features to help enhance your online privacy.

Incogni and Privacy Bee both help reduce your online footprint and increase privacy, but which one is better? We compare pricing, features, compatibility, and more to help you decide.