Protect your online privacy
Sponsored by Incogni
One thing I’ve noticed after reading hundreds of your emails over the years is that many tech concerns seem to trace back to the same problem: too much of our personal information is floating around online.
Whether it’s scam texts, robocalls, phishing emails, fake bank alerts, identity theft, or even AI tools surfacing personal details, these problems often start with data brokers collecting and selling information about us.
I hear from readers all the time who are shocked by how easy it is to find their phone number, home address, age, relatives, and other personal details online. And once that information is out there, scammers can use it to make their attacks far more convincing.
That’s why I use Incogni.
Incogni works on your behalf to contact data brokers and people-search sites and request the removal of your personal information. Instead of manually tracking down hundreds of sites yourself, Incogni automates the process and continues monitoring for new exposures over time.
One thing I like is that it isn’t a one-and-done cleanup. Data has a way of reappearing, so Incogni keeps sending removal requests and monitoring for new listings.
According to the company, it has processed more than 245 million removal requests and covers hundreds of data brokers, helping reduce your digital footprint and making it harder for scammers and marketers to find your information.
If you’re tired of spam calls, junk emails, and wondering how much of your personal information is floating around online, this is one of the easiest ways to start taking some of that control back.