How to delete yourself from the internet
With so much personal data floating publicly on the internet, some people are opting out of certain data-collection websites or using paid removal services to do the scrubbing on their behalf. Damon McCoy, associate professor of computer science and engineering and co-director of Cybersecurity for Democracy, explained “there are legitimate reasons why some people may have heightened sensitivity. This includes those who have experienced or are concerned about harassment or stalking, and people who work in law enforcement or in high-profile corporate jobs.”
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Damon McCoy
Professor; Co-Director, NYU Center for Cybersecurity
