Caitlin Sarian, a data privacy expert with 11 years of experience, explains how companies legally resell your personal data from membership programs and apps. Check out as a guest, skip optional form fields, and use services like Incogni to remove your information from data brokers.
What's a piece of information that you learned that feels illegal to know how many companies sell your personal data? As someone who has spent the last 11 years in data privacy and security, it surprises me every time you give your information for a membership program, mobile app signups or for shopping shipping information, your information is out there first. Check out as a guest whenever possible, and only provide essential information. If a form asks for optional details, leave them blank. Use a data deletion tool like Incogni to remove your information from databases and brokers. Follow for more tips on protecting your privacy and keeping your personal data secure.
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