Information Exposed: Opt Out Online
Surveillance is no longer an occasional intrusion or something we tolerate in times of crisis. It has become the oxygen of the digital world. When this guide was first written in 1998, the internet was young. The privacy threats came from credit bureaus, direct marketers, and the first data brokers. By 2020, the pandemic accelerated our acceptance of surveillance with cameras, apps, and databases justified in the name of public health.
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This guide will teach you how to:
Opt out of databases that contain your name, address, phone number, and other publicly available data
Opt out of DNA databases
Understand how data is collected about you through websites and apps
Stay safe and vigilant about online data exposure
