Data brokers caught hiding privacy opt-out pages from search results

Data brokers caught hiding privacy opt-out pages from search results

If you've ever tried to remove your personal information from the internet, data brokers are making that task deliberately harder by hiding their deletion request pages from Google searches, a new investigation reveals. The Markup and CalMatters found 35 data broker companies — firms that harvest and sell your personal information — using special code to prevent their opt-out pages from appearing in search results. — Read the rest The post Data …

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Data Brokers Hide Opt-Out Pages from Google with Noindex Tags, Undermining CCPA Rights

In the shadowy world of data brokerage, where personal information is traded like commodities, a growing number of companies are employing tactics to obscure consumers’ ability to reclaim their privacy. According to a recent investigation, more than 30 data brokers are deliberately hiding their opt-out pages from Google search results, making it exceedingly difficult for individuals to request the deletion of their personal data. This practice n…

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