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July 22, 2020

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Most data collection services don't seem to have your best interests in mind. In fact, many explicitly mine data from across the web to sell to other firms. And now, one of these platforms is attracting attention for its slick web design and massive database of contact information. Here's how you can remove your data from it.

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