π΅οΈββοΈ Take the Online Privacy Test β How Exposed Are You?
Have you ever wondered just how much of your personal information is floating around online? Itβs time to find out with this simple but powerful online privacy test.
π Step 1: Search for Your Personal Information
Follow these steps to see how much of your data is exposed:
- Google your full name in quotation marks (e.g., “Anna Jones”).
- Check Google Images for any pictures of yourself.
- Google your phone number β does it show up anywhere?
- Search your home address β is it on any public websites?
- Google your Social Security Number (SSN) β if it appears, act immediately.
- Use Google Reverse Image Search for your recently shared photos.
- Search your name on data broker sites like Spokeo, USSearch, or Intelius.
π± What If You Find Something Scary?
If you see unexpected results, donβt panic! Just because your data is online doesnβt mean it has to stay there forever.
β How to Remove Your Information
- Request removal from Google (use their content removal tool).
- Send opt-out requests to data broker websites.
- Delete old social media accounts and review privacy settings.
- Use Wiperts.com to remove your data professionally.
π Why Does This Happen?
Companies like Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and advertisers collect and sell your data. Even if you never signed up for something, your information might be part of a data leak.
π‘ How to Prevent Future Leaks
- Limit what personal details you share online.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere.
- Use a password manager to keep accounts secure.
- Regularly delete old accounts and update security settings.
π’ FAQ β Common Privacy Questions
β What if my personal info is still online?
Use Wiperts.com to remove your personal data from search engines and databases.
β How do data brokers get my information?
They scrape public records, purchase data from advertisers, and collect leaked data from breaches.
β How often should I check my online privacy?
At least once a month. Make it part of your digital hygiene routine.