Category: Privacy Guides
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Meta Settles Landmark Privacy Case With Massive Implications for Your Digital Privacy
In a significant development for your digital privacy, Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit in the UK, agreeing to stop targeting a human rights campaigner with personalized ads. Tanya O’Carroll’s case against Meta highlights the growing importance of managing your digital footprint and understanding your rights regarding data privacy. Understand the background and implications of the…
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23andMe Bankruptcy & Deleting Your Genetic Data (Guide)
23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced significant financial challenges, including declining demand for its ancestry testing kits and a major data breach in 2023 that compromised the personal information of nearly seven million customers. The bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about…
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Top 10 Social Media Deletion Apps: A Comprehensive Comparison
Skype has been shut down – Redact.dev is no longer able to support Skype deletion. Managing your online presence is crucial. With the rise of privacy concerns and the desire for a more minimalist digital footprint, social media deletion apps have become increasingly popular. Our app, Redact.dev is a leading platform for mass deleting content…
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What Will Happen to Your Skype Data After Its Shutdown?
Skype has been officially shutdown by Microsoft, Redact.dev is sunsetting support as of 5/5/25 As Microsoft prepares to shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, users are left with questions about the fate of their data. These questions are well grounded, given Microsoft-owned LinkedIn recently faced a lawsuit after allegations they used customer data to…
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How To Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts – Protect Your Digital Footprint in 2025
Your X / Twitter posts, comments, quotes and reposts can make up a large portion of your digital footprint. Leaving your Twitter account history unmanaged can lead to reputational harm in your professional and personal life. If you’re a creator or public figure, it’s even more likely your old content will surface in unwanted ways. There’s…
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Privacy Guide: Delete All Facebook Content Quickly (2025)
Facebook is over 20 years old as of Feb 2024, and nearly everyone has an account. A lot changes in 20 years, but your posts, comments, photos and tags can stick around forever. Old Facebook content can impact your professional and personal life, or just cause embarrassment if rediscovered by the wrong person. And if…