Have you ever noticed that almost every website you land on these days asks if you’re happy to accept cookies? Have you ever read a privacy policy in detail? Most people will quickly dismiss these popups and warnings, and while doing so, might be agreeing for their own data to be sold to third parties.
Most people aren’t happy for their details, such as their name, email and even their physical address to be sold to third parties. Thankfully Incogni by Surfshark has a solution to what is rapidly becoming a global concern; the breach, and sale of your data. It’s shocking just how much personal data gets passed around to data brokers these days, but Incogni has a solution to collectively give us all back control of our own data.
For too long now, data brokers have had it easy. It’s time to stop cyber criminals and data brokers before they cause damage.
What Types of Data Do Brokers Hold?
You might think to yourself, I’m careful, I doubt anyone has managed to get hold of my personal details. But the chances are, you’re wrong. There are tons of people search sites, where literally anyone can gain access to your personal details.
People search websites are just one of many that take your data and sell it on, to absolutely anyone willing to pay for it. And each time you fill out a form, you would be surprised by just how much information you can give away, for free.
- Age and date of birth
- Current and previous addresses
- Marital status
- …
