Incogni just dropped its data removal plans by 58% — heres what you need to know
THE SO WHAT
Deep discounts on data-removal services are a reminder that privacy protection is becoming a consumer subscription, not a default right. For operators, expect more users to opt out of data brokers over time—treat third-party enrichment as a decaying asset, not a permanent fixture.
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