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Auggie

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1. Thanks for sharing this. The big question is, will data brokers comply or laugh it off?

Reply to quaint (Original post)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 10:50 AM

11 hrs ago

Brokers are likely located all over the world. I can't imagine one in Russia taking the law seriously. How is it even enforced?

Furthermore, providing my name, address, and email only confirms my identity, location, and contact information.

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DROP program is active, giving Californians ability to stop data brokers from selling their personal info [View all] quaint 14 hrs ago OP

Thanks for sharing this. The big question is, will data brokers comply or laugh it off? Auggie 11 hrs ago #1

My concerns mirror yours. quaint 10 hrs ago #2

I have "delete me" service Nigrum Cattus 9 hrs ago #3