DuckDuckGo Launches New Tool to Protect Users’ Privacy
DuckDuckGo, the popular privacy-focused search engine, has introduced a new tool to help users remove their personal information from data broker websites. The tool, which is part of DuckDuckGo’s new subscription service called Privacy Pro, scans 53 data broker websites for a user’s name and address and requests the removal of their information.
One of the key features of the tool is that users do not need to submit any personal details to the tool’s owners. This ensures that users can protect their privacy without having to give up more information.
The subscription service, which also includes a VPN and identity-theft-restoration service, is currently available in the US for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. The data broker industry is a $200-plus billion market that collects and sells personal information, making tools like DuckDuckGo’s tool essential for protecting user privacy.
The tool specifically targets people-search websites but does not gather details about users. It was built on technology from Removaly, a company that DuckDuckGo acquired in 2022.
Users can track the progress of their information removal through a dashboard that shows updates on removed information and future scans of data broker websites. This tool is a significant step forward in protecting user privacy and fighting against data brokers who profit from selling personal information.
Overall, DuckDuckGo’s new tool is a valuable addition to their suite of privacy tools and services, providing users with the resources they need to take control of their online privacy.
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