The article discusses how individuals may unknowingly have a digital footprint that puts them at risk from scammers and data misuse. It introduces a free tool from ExpressVPN that checks for personal information across 68 data broker sites. Users can input basic details like name and location to uncover their data exposure. While ExpressVPN offers a paid service for data removal, users can also utilize direct requests to data brokers or Google's removal tools as free alternatives.
Even if you're not online often and are cautious about your personal information, there's a good chance you have a digital footprint that exposes your data.
A new, free tool from ExpressVPN lets you see how much of your information has been exposed online, checking 68 different data broker sites.
ExpressVPN's paid option for removing data exists, but there are free methods available that involve requesting removal directly from data broker sites.
Google's tool can help remove your personal data from search results, although it's only a partial solution and typically requires navigating various protocols.
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