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Aug 12 from https://themarkup.org/

We caught companies making it harder to delete your personal data online – The Markup

Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. After our reporters reached out for comment, multiple companies have stopped the practice. By Colin Lecher and Tomas Apodaca The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good. Sign up...

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Jun 17 from https://themarkup.org/

This is how you stop data trackers from sucking up your health data – The Markup

The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites. By Tomas Apodaca and Colin Lecher The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good. Sign up for Klaxon,...

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May 13 from https://themarkup.org/

The Markup named Sigma Award finalist – The Markup

The global data journalism contest recognized The Markup’s investigation into shadowbanning on Instagram. By The Markup The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good. Sign up for Klaxon, a newsletter that delivers our stories and tools directly to your inbox. The Markup’s pioneering...

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