How to Geek: “Privacy-focused apps, better browsing practices, and data broker opt-outs are all ways to scrub as much information as possible from the internet.

• Removing yourself from the internet is difficult, but you can take steps to minimize your online footprint and make it harder for your data to be sold.
• Opt out of data collection by requesting the deletion of your data from data brokers or using privacy laws like GDPR and California’s Consumer Privacy Act.
• Clean up old accounts and messages, adjust privacy settings on social media, delete old posts, and use privacy browsers and search engines to reduce your digital footprint…”