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MarcellusDrum@lemmy.ml to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 days ago

We caught companies making it harder to delete your personal data online

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We caught companies making it harder to delete your personal data online

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MarcellusDrum@lemmy.ml to Privacy@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 days ago
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We caught companies making it harder to delete your personal data online – The Markup
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Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. After our reporters reached out for comment, multiple companies have stopped the practice.
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  • eldavi@lemmy.ml
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    i wish there was a way i could pretend to be a california or german resident so that i can put in these delete-my-data requests.

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      Soon Minnesota too if you live there!

    • WindAqueduct@lemmy.ml
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      Purchase a california virtual mailbox/pmb service

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        these companies are adept a detecting these services and the gpdr and ccpa eligibility requirements include residency.

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