Security · 1h ago
EFF Guide: How to Wipe Online Data Revealing Queer Identity
The EFF offers steps to remove personal data that could out someone as queer, including deleting social media posts and opting out of data brokers. Users can search for their own info in private browsing, then use tools like Privacy Badger and disable ad IDs. The guide emphasizes proactive protection before data falls into malicious hands.
Meridian48 take
While the advice is sound, the practical difficulty of fully erasing one's digital footprint is understated, especially given data broker persistence.
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