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by propman 2807 days ago
If I type my full name on google, I can find my home and cell phone number, age, all family members, home address, my last home address, and my google + (fb and LinkedIn I changed settings so not searchable).

And it’s a pain to ask them to delete the info. It’s obscure and time consuming and no guarantees. That in my mind is worse than anything here. I didn’t allow that info to be public, we need more privacy laws.

3 comments

1. The problem isn't Google. It's those companies that make your details available on internet.

2. Your personal data is already collected meticulously by companies like Acxiom and Equifax for anyone who is ready to pay. You would be amazed how much information they have on you already. What are you going to do about it?

Sounds like a startup opportunity. For only $5, we'll file take down notices left and right for all the info that is available online about you.
already multiple players in this space but last time I checked none were very reputable or well reviewed so hey still an opportunity.
I think you'll be burning through a lot of VC money to pay anybody to do it for five bucks, hell, why not Fiverr?
Use the block chain to track it ??? Profit
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