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Good news for privacy:
California recently fined a marketing firm $56K for selling data without registering as a broker.
The message is clear: if you trade in personal data, you’re on notice.
Stronger enforcement = better protection for consumers.
California recently fined a marketing firm $56K for selling data without registering as a broker.
The message is clear: if you trade in personal data, you’re on notice.
Stronger enforcement = better protection for consumers.
February 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Good news for privacy:
California recently fined a marketing firm $56K for selling data without registering as a broker.
The message is clear: if you trade in personal data, you’re on notice.
Stronger enforcement = better protection for consumers.
California recently fined a marketing firm $56K for selling data without registering as a broker.
The message is clear: if you trade in personal data, you’re on notice.
Stronger enforcement = better protection for consumers.
Push Security’s year-end breakdown shows phishing evolving fast. Attacks now hit LinkedIn DMs, ads, and legit sites. Phishing-as-a-Service bypasses multi-factor authentication, and other exploits allow hackers to obtain access without malware. In 2026, safety means shrinking your digital footprint.
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Push Security’s year-end breakdown shows phishing evolving fast. Attacks now hit LinkedIn DMs, ads, and legit sites. Phishing-as-a-Service bypasses multi-factor authentication, and other exploits allow hackers to obtain access without malware. In 2026, safety means shrinking your digital footprint.
Digital violence isn’t just comments and trolls.
It’s doxxing. Deepfakes. Identity theft.
Your personal data fuels it.
Protecting your information is self-defense, and that starts with opting out whenever you can.
It’s doxxing. Deepfakes. Identity theft.
Your personal data fuels it.
Protecting your information is self-defense, and that starts with opting out whenever you can.
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Digital violence isn’t just comments and trolls.
It’s doxxing. Deepfakes. Identity theft.
Your personal data fuels it.
Protecting your information is self-defense, and that starts with opting out whenever you can.
It’s doxxing. Deepfakes. Identity theft.
Your personal data fuels it.
Protecting your information is self-defense, and that starts with opting out whenever you can.
In 2026, employee data privacy and cybersecurity are inseparable.
Want to know why protecting your people in 2026 is now a core security control and how reducing employee data exposure can shrink your attackable surface?
Read this 👉 https://bit.ly/4pVpYUd
Want to know why protecting your people in 2026 is now a core security control and how reducing employee data exposure can shrink your attackable surface?
Read this 👉 https://bit.ly/4pVpYUd
January 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM
In 2026, employee data privacy and cybersecurity are inseparable.
Want to know why protecting your people in 2026 is now a core security control and how reducing employee data exposure can shrink your attackable surface?
Read this 👉 https://bit.ly/4pVpYUd
Want to know why protecting your people in 2026 is now a core security control and how reducing employee data exposure can shrink your attackable surface?
Read this 👉 https://bit.ly/4pVpYUd
It’s #DataPrivacyWeek.
Your company’s biggest risk?
Your employees’ exposed personal information.
Phishing, MFA bombing, impersonation—they all start with PII.
Time to clean house: https://joindeleteme.com/business/
Your company’s biggest risk?
Your employees’ exposed personal information.
Phishing, MFA bombing, impersonation—they all start with PII.
Time to clean house: https://joindeleteme.com/business/
January 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM
It’s #DataPrivacyWeek.
Your company’s biggest risk?
Your employees’ exposed personal information.
Phishing, MFA bombing, impersonation—they all start with PII.
Time to clean house: https://joindeleteme.com/business/
Your company’s biggest risk?
Your employees’ exposed personal information.
Phishing, MFA bombing, impersonation—they all start with PII.
Time to clean house: https://joindeleteme.com/business/
In 2026, data privacy risks won’t just live online. Doxxing and AI-driven threats like deepfakes can turn digital exposure into real-world harm. For Data Privacy Week, here's what’s coming next and what you can actually control 👉 https://joindeleteme.com/blog/2026-data-privacy-predictions/
DeleteMe’s 2026 Data Privacy Predictions for Consumers
Our 2026 data privacy predictions article explains what to expect for consumer privacy, as well as how you can better protect yourself online.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:23 PM
In 2026, data privacy risks won’t just live online. Doxxing and AI-driven threats like deepfakes can turn digital exposure into real-world harm. For Data Privacy Week, here's what’s coming next and what you can actually control 👉 https://joindeleteme.com/blog/2026-data-privacy-predictions/
Data Privacy Week used to be about awareness. In 2026, it’s about action. Data brokers sell your personal information every day. But you can take back control. Here are seven things you can do today 👉 https://joindeleteme.com/blog/data-privacy-week-take-control-of-your-data/
How to Take Control of Your Data Privacy in 2026
This Data Privacy Week, learn how to take control of your data online and prioritize privacy going into 2026.
joindeleteme.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Data Privacy Week used to be about awareness. In 2026, it’s about action. Data brokers sell your personal information every day. But you can take back control. Here are seven things you can do today 👉 https://joindeleteme.com/blog/data-privacy-week-take-control-of-your-data/
People on Reddit and other sites report spending between five and nine hours searching for and removing their info on people search sites, only to see it back up in weeks. DeleteMe does the work for you and keeps going so you stay protected. Learn more: https://joindeleteme.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:11 PM
People on Reddit and other sites report spending between five and nine hours searching for and removing their info on people search sites, only to see it back up in weeks. DeleteMe does the work for you and keeps going so you stay protected. Learn more: https://joindeleteme.com
The data broker 6sense uses AI to help companies decide who to target and when. If you don’t want your data used for predictive marketing, you can opt out. Here’s a step-by-step guide showing exactly how to do it: joindeleteme.com/blog/6sense-...
January 20, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The data broker 6sense uses AI to help companies decide who to target and when. If you don’t want your data used for predictive marketing, you can opt out. Here’s a step-by-step guide showing exactly how to do it: joindeleteme.com/blog/6sense-...
Most people won’t spend hours protecting their digital lives. So when we give them bad advice, we waste the few minutes they will spend. Bob Lord joined What the Hack? to explain why most cybersecurity advice is wrong. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Most people won’t spend hours protecting their digital lives. So when we give them bad advice, we waste the few minutes they will spend. Bob Lord joined What the Hack? to explain why most cybersecurity advice is wrong. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Most shoppers now judge companies by how they handle and protect personal data. Weak employee privacy practices don’t just open the door to phishing. They shut the door on trust. Invest in privacy, protect your people, and earn your customers.
January 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Most shoppers now judge companies by how they handle and protect personal data. Weak employee privacy practices don’t just open the door to phishing. They shut the door on trust. Invest in privacy, protect your people, and earn your customers.
AI-powered scams and phishing threats are all powered by personal data. The more companies overshare, the more we’re all at risk. Privacy-first businesses protect everyone, including you, so make sure you're working with companies that protect your information.
January 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
AI-powered scams and phishing threats are all powered by personal data. The more companies overshare, the more we’re all at risk. Privacy-first businesses protect everyone, including you, so make sure you're working with companies that protect your information.
U.S. privacy laws are changing, if slowly. More states now have consumer data protections, but most still fall short. Until there’s a federal standard, your privacy depends on where you live and making sure you opt out whenever you can.
January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
U.S. privacy laws are changing, if slowly. More states now have consumer data protections, but most still fall short. Until there’s a federal standard, your privacy depends on where you live and making sure you opt out whenever you can.
Fraud peaks between 2–4 a.m. UTC when defenses are down.
AI has supercharged social engineering, but most attacks still start with one thing: exposed personal data.
If they can find your employees' info, they can attack.
Privacy is the first line of defense.
AI has supercharged social engineering, but most attacks still start with one thing: exposed personal data.
If they can find your employees' info, they can attack.
Privacy is the first line of defense.
January 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Fraud peaks between 2–4 a.m. UTC when defenses are down.
AI has supercharged social engineering, but most attacks still start with one thing: exposed personal data.
If they can find your employees' info, they can attack.
Privacy is the first line of defense.
AI has supercharged social engineering, but most attacks still start with one thing: exposed personal data.
If they can find your employees' info, they can attack.
Privacy is the first line of defense.
The SANS 2025 OT Cybersecurity Survey found most industrial cyberattacks start with unauthorized remote access.
Stolen or purchased personal data fuels that access.
Exposed employee data doesn’t just lead to spam. It can help attackers hit critical infrastructure.
Stolen or purchased personal data fuels that access.
Exposed employee data doesn’t just lead to spam. It can help attackers hit critical infrastructure.
January 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The SANS 2025 OT Cybersecurity Survey found most industrial cyberattacks start with unauthorized remote access.
Stolen or purchased personal data fuels that access.
Exposed employee data doesn’t just lead to spam. It can help attackers hit critical infrastructure.
Stolen or purchased personal data fuels that access.
Exposed employee data doesn’t just lead to spam. It can help attackers hit critical infrastructure.
When you talk to a chatbot, who else is listening?
A Stanford study found that most AI companies collect your chats by default and use them for training - even sensitive info. Few let you opt out. It's time for privacy-preserving AI to become the norm, not the exception.
A Stanford study found that most AI companies collect your chats by default and use them for training - even sensitive info. Few let you opt out. It's time for privacy-preserving AI to become the norm, not the exception.
January 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
When you talk to a chatbot, who else is listening?
A Stanford study found that most AI companies collect your chats by default and use them for training - even sensitive info. Few let you opt out. It's time for privacy-preserving AI to become the norm, not the exception.
A Stanford study found that most AI companies collect your chats by default and use them for training - even sensitive info. Few let you opt out. It's time for privacy-preserving AI to become the norm, not the exception.
The DMV has made over $280M selling driver data legally.
You can’t stop it entirely, but you can limit what spreads:
✔️ Leave optional fields blank
✔️ Opt out from data brokers
Small steps help protect your digital trail.
📍Know what’s happening behind the scenes.
You can’t stop it entirely, but you can limit what spreads:
✔️ Leave optional fields blank
✔️ Opt out from data brokers
Small steps help protect your digital trail.
📍Know what’s happening behind the scenes.
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The DMV has made over $280M selling driver data legally.
You can’t stop it entirely, but you can limit what spreads:
✔️ Leave optional fields blank
✔️ Opt out from data brokers
Small steps help protect your digital trail.
📍Know what’s happening behind the scenes.
You can’t stop it entirely, but you can limit what spreads:
✔️ Leave optional fields blank
✔️ Opt out from data brokers
Small steps help protect your digital trail.
📍Know what’s happening behind the scenes.
The EU just proposed sweeping reforms to the GDPR and AI Act.
The goal? Simplify compliance. The tradeoff? Potential cracks in data protections that have long been seen as the global gold standard.
Make sure you're aware of your rights and how they are changing so you can protect yourself.
The goal? Simplify compliance. The tradeoff? Potential cracks in data protections that have long been seen as the global gold standard.
Make sure you're aware of your rights and how they are changing so you can protect yourself.
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The EU just proposed sweeping reforms to the GDPR and AI Act.
The goal? Simplify compliance. The tradeoff? Potential cracks in data protections that have long been seen as the global gold standard.
Make sure you're aware of your rights and how they are changing so you can protect yourself.
The goal? Simplify compliance. The tradeoff? Potential cracks in data protections that have long been seen as the global gold standard.
Make sure you're aware of your rights and how they are changing so you can protect yourself.
Scammers love the holidays.
Watch out for:
❌ Fake ads + checkout pages
❌ “Emergency” gift card requests
❌ Off-platform vacation rental deals
The fix? Slow down. Verify. Never pay with gift cards or wire transfers. Your gut is your best filter.
Watch out for:
❌ Fake ads + checkout pages
❌ “Emergency” gift card requests
❌ Off-platform vacation rental deals
The fix? Slow down. Verify. Never pay with gift cards or wire transfers. Your gut is your best filter.
December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Scammers love the holidays.
Watch out for:
❌ Fake ads + checkout pages
❌ “Emergency” gift card requests
❌ Off-platform vacation rental deals
The fix? Slow down. Verify. Never pay with gift cards or wire transfers. Your gut is your best filter.
Watch out for:
❌ Fake ads + checkout pages
❌ “Emergency” gift card requests
❌ Off-platform vacation rental deals
The fix? Slow down. Verify. Never pay with gift cards or wire transfers. Your gut is your best filter.
If a hacker has your employee’s phone number, they can flood them with fake login requests until they slip and tap “approve.”
This tactic, called MFA bombing, is growing fast.
When people use personal devices for work, exposed data becomes a real security threat.
This tactic, called MFA bombing, is growing fast.
When people use personal devices for work, exposed data becomes a real security threat.
December 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
If a hacker has your employee’s phone number, they can flood them with fake login requests until they slip and tap “approve.”
This tactic, called MFA bombing, is growing fast.
When people use personal devices for work, exposed data becomes a real security threat.
This tactic, called MFA bombing, is growing fast.
When people use personal devices for work, exposed data becomes a real security threat.
Opting out from data brokers is confusing by design.
One asks for your ID. Another makes you mail a form. And by the time you're done, your info shows up somewhere new.
DeleteMe helps you break the cycle with simple, effective plans to reduce your digital footprint.
One asks for your ID. Another makes you mail a form. And by the time you're done, your info shows up somewhere new.
DeleteMe helps you break the cycle with simple, effective plans to reduce your digital footprint.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Opting out from data brokers is confusing by design.
One asks for your ID. Another makes you mail a form. And by the time you're done, your info shows up somewhere new.
DeleteMe helps you break the cycle with simple, effective plans to reduce your digital footprint.
One asks for your ID. Another makes you mail a form. And by the time you're done, your info shows up somewhere new.
DeleteMe helps you break the cycle with simple, effective plans to reduce your digital footprint.
SourceitMarketing collects and shares personal info via email headers and public records. Removing your profile helps reduce spam and protect your identity. Learn how: https://joindeleteme.com/blog/sourceitmarketing-opt-out-guide/
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
SourceitMarketing collects and shares personal info via email headers and public records. Removing your profile helps reduce spam and protect your identity. Learn how: https://joindeleteme.com/blog/sourceitmarketing-opt-out-guide/
Loyalty programs may save you money at checkout, but the real price is your data.
Consumer Reports found Kroger made $527M last year selling shopper data.
Your groceries aren’t all they’re tracking. Make sure you know the cost before you join a loyalty program.
Consumer Reports found Kroger made $527M last year selling shopper data.
Your groceries aren’t all they’re tracking. Make sure you know the cost before you join a loyalty program.
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Loyalty programs may save you money at checkout, but the real price is your data.
Consumer Reports found Kroger made $527M last year selling shopper data.
Your groceries aren’t all they’re tracking. Make sure you know the cost before you join a loyalty program.
Consumer Reports found Kroger made $527M last year selling shopper data.
Your groceries aren’t all they’re tracking. Make sure you know the cost before you join a loyalty program.
🦃 From our team to your family:
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're grateful for the work we get to do every day: helping people take back control of their personal data and stay safe online.
Thank you for trusting us to protect what matters most.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're grateful for the work we get to do every day: helping people take back control of their personal data and stay safe online.
Thank you for trusting us to protect what matters most.
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🦃 From our team to your family:
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're grateful for the work we get to do every day: helping people take back control of their personal data and stay safe online.
Thank you for trusting us to protect what matters most.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We're grateful for the work we get to do every day: helping people take back control of their personal data and stay safe online.
Thank you for trusting us to protect what matters most.
Holiday scam season is coming for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Brand impersonation in the form of emails, fake sites, and spoofed accounts spikes every year.
If you're a company, now's the time to warn your customers:
📢 What’s real
🚩 What’s not
🛡️ How to stay safe
Silence puts them at risk.
Brand impersonation in the form of emails, fake sites, and spoofed accounts spikes every year.
If you're a company, now's the time to warn your customers:
📢 What’s real
🚩 What’s not
🛡️ How to stay safe
Silence puts them at risk.
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Holiday scam season is coming for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Brand impersonation in the form of emails, fake sites, and spoofed accounts spikes every year.
If you're a company, now's the time to warn your customers:
📢 What’s real
🚩 What’s not
🛡️ How to stay safe
Silence puts them at risk.
Brand impersonation in the form of emails, fake sites, and spoofed accounts spikes every year.
If you're a company, now's the time to warn your customers:
📢 What’s real
🚩 What’s not
🛡️ How to stay safe
Silence puts them at risk.