Don't sit around saying "it'll never happen to me" while your personal data is traded around the internet and becomes an increasing threat to your privacy, security, and finances. Delete it today.

You can get rid of your info manually or ask Google to clean up after you. You can get rid of your info manually or ask Google to clean up after you. Think about everything you do across Chrome, Gmail ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

With data brokers making big money by selling your personal details, it’s never been easier for spammers and scanners to get access to your phone number, email address, physical address, and even ...

But truly deleting your personal genetic information from the DNA testing company is easier said than done. This story was originally published in October 2024. In March 2025, 23andMe filed for ...

For nearly a decade, 23andMe has been one of the most popular services offering ancestry reports and even health risk profiles based on a person's genetic sample. Or in this case, a saliva specimen.

Genetic analysis company 23andMe (ME) announced this week it's declaring bankruptcy and pursuing a sale, leading many customers to pursue deleting their data from the company. 23andMe was founded in ...

Genetic testing company 23andMe, once a Silicon Valley darling valued at $6 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Sunday as it prepares for a sale of the business. CEO Anne Wojcicki ...

To remove location data from photos: On Windows, right-click the image, go to Properties > Details, and select “Remove Properties and Personal Information.” On macOS, use the ImageOptim app. For ...

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday. The company says no changes will be made to how it stores, manages or protects customer data up until the sale of its assets is finalized. 23andMe ...

Famed DNA collection company 23andMe is facing several struggles since last year's hacking breach that caused a privacy concern - leaving most people wondering how they can delete their most private ...