California legislative analysts concluded that data brokers offer valuable services, but also threaten people’s rights and ...

You can ask Google to remove your personal information from their search results using a new form. Google will ask for examples of websites where your personal data appears, and will then review them.

Your personal data is probably being sold right now. Scam calls, junk emails, and weird login alerts aren't random. They're warning signs that your information is being circulated through data brokers ...

Google has revamped its Results About You tool, which lets you control how your personal information appears in Search. The updated tool makes it easier to request the removal of personal information, ...

Starting on January 1, Californians can go to the state’s new Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP), to request that ...

A summary of your personal information is available via DrexelOne. The Personal Information page includes all biographical information you have provided to Drexel, including your name, date of birth, ...

With the recent spate of data-related stories in the news, consumers are growing increasingly concerned about what companies are actually doing with their personal information. From backlash regarding ...

Most Americans see privacy issues in commercial settings as contingent and context-dependent. A new Pew Research Center study based on a survey of 461 U.S. adults and nine online focus groups of 80 ...

The internet is one of the most valuable tools ever created. It empowers anyone to find information about any topic or interact with friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances. However, the ...

Erasing your personal information from your computer's hard drive can be important if you decide to give the computer away or recycle it. Most computers ship with factory restore partitions that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This story has been updated. It was originally published on October ...

From shopping to banking and investing to working, much of our lives can be conducted online these days, and many consumers are taking full advantage. Yet many aren’t aware of best practices for ...