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Are data deletion services worth it at all? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 1 year ago by brihuang95@sopuli.xyz to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I know there are services like Delete Me, but I'm curious if it's even worth it at all or if it's just an easy way for a company to make some quick bucks. Anyone use these services before?

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[–] mckensa@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've been using Delete Me for over a year. They've been able to remove almost all my information from people search websites. When I find my information on a people search website that isn't included in the list of sites they support I can make a request for it to be included in the next round of opt out requests.