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How to Stop Getting Junk Mail for Just $8: DMAchoice
Stop junk mail for $8 with DMAchoice, which lasts 10 years. See what the fee covers, what it misses and the ANA's other opt-out lists to use as well.
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Google's free Results about you tool flags search results with your address, phone or email and asks for removal. Set it up and see its limits.
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Stop pre-approved credit card offers in the mail through OptOutPrescreen.com. Pick the five-year or permanent opt-out and see what it doesn't cover.
Reddit Sells Your Posts to Train AI. How to Make It Stop
Reddit sells your posts and comments to Google, OpenAI and others for AI training, with no opt-out. See what its terms say and how to clean up what you wrote.
How to Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN
Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN. The three enrollment routes, what each one requires, when the number changes, and what happens if you file without it.
How to Freeze Your Credit at All Three Bureaus
Freeze your credit at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion with each bureau's direct link or phone number, their legal deadlines and a freeze's limits.
How to Sign Up for Websites Anonymously
Most signup forms ask for more than they need. Learn how to sign up for websites anonymously with email aliases, fresh usernames, VPNs, and virtual cards.
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: The First Domino in a Global Crackdown
Australia’s under-16 social media ban triggers mass account removals and age-verification checks. How it works, the risks, and what it means for your privacy.
Australia Expands Its Social Media Ban to Reddit, Kick and Twitch (Updated: Nov 2025)
Australia adds Reddit and Kick to its under-16 social media ban. Critics warn the “dynamic list” risks mass ID checks and privacy erosion.
70,000+ Government IDs Leaked in Discord x Zendesk Breach
Over 70,000 government ID images leaked after Discord's support vendor Zendesk was breached. See what was exposed and what you can do now.
Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK
Imgur has blocked UK users since 30 September 2025. The guide covers why, how to request your data or delete your account, and how to fix broken embeds.
Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail
Proton Mail suspended two Phrack journalists' accounts after a CERT alert, then restored them after an outcry. We set out what happened and what each side says.
Planning to Quit Social Media? Stop. Do This First. (4-step guide)
Ready to leave social media? Clean your accounts up, revoke app permissions, and safely deactivate using this simple 4-step privacy guide.
Discord’s August 2025 Policy update: UK ID checks and new ad targeting controls
Discord's August 2025 policy update brought UK ID checks and wider use of your data for ads and Quests. See what's collected and which settings limit it.
What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters
Learn what a social media footprint is, why it affects jobs, privacy, and compliance, and how to audit and clean it up fast with manual checks or Redact.
The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)
Stop Facebook social engineering: spot profile cloning and quiz bait, lock down privacy, and bulk-delete risky posts fast with Redact.
Home Depot’s Facial Recognition Lawsuit Raises Alarming Privacy Questions
Home Depot is being sued over alleged facial recognition at its self-checkout kiosks. We cover what the lawsuit claims and why shoppers should care.
How to Turn Off the New Friends Reels Feature on Instagram
Learn how to turn off the new Friends Reels feature in just a few steps. Our guide shows you exactly where to find the settings to keep your activity private.