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[–] mmmac@lemmy.zip 5 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (1 children)

I've been using a service to automatically opt out of these sites for about a year now. I also don't use my full last name when I buy things online anymore, and use VOIP phone numbers and anonaddy/simplelogub emails.

Can't find myself on google and most data brokers anymore.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (2 children)
[–] mmmac@lemmy.zip 5 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I've used both Mozilla monitor and optery. Both are a bit slow on the removals, but they get the job done. I've used optery for the past year. Unsure if there's a better one at this point or not.

[–] Echolynx@lemmy.zip 1 points 21 hours ago

Also adding a data point for Optery. I'm sure the other services are comparable, though. Most have free trials.