And yet, so much of our modern-day lives are already intertwined with the Internet. Because it really hasn’t been there that long, we appear to still be coming to terms with using it. The proof of this is in how people often make the mistake of posting compromising and embarrassing information online, forgetting that everybody with an internet connection can actually see them. What many people don’t realise to this day is that with the convenience of being able to access so much information at once, we’ve sacrificed something that we didn’t realise we needed: privacy. 

Whether you just want to get rid of embarrassing photos or have a genuine interest in regaining your privacy, you may be glad to know that it is possible to delete or minimise your internet footprint. Here are three places on the internet where you should start digging. 

Interestingly, your social media profiles are the easiest sources of information to get rid of. This is because these platforms allow you to delete your profile and all of your posted information in one fell swoop. 

You can delete images and videos that do not represent you anymore, or the less than savoury comments that you posted a few years ago. However, there’s no telling how many copies have been made through screen captures, especially if they’ve gone viral.

Remember that blog you used to update before social media platforms became popular? It’s probably still there, waiting for an unwitting google search by a recruiter making background checks to discover it. If it was hosted on a free subdomain and is no longer accessible, then it’s probably gone for good. It’s common for subdomain blogs to disappear after the companies that owned the main domain tanked, or simply discontinued the service altogether. 

If it still exists, it’s easy to delete your content. This is provided that you still remember your login credentials or the email address you used. The same is true for forums and message boards. If you used your real name and identity, then it will likely appear in Google searches. However, since social media rose in popularity, many forums just disappeared altogether. If you’ve checked and the forum still exists, you have the option of deleting your account. 

Since its launch in 2001, the Wayback Machine has archived over 452 billion pages. According to its founders, the archive was developed to provide “universal access to all knowledge.” If you’ve ever run a blog, used your real identity to post a reply on some forum, got featured in an online article, or basically did anything on the internet, then chances are, it’s there — even if the original websites have been out of commission for years. 

The good news is that it is possible to request for your information to be removed, however, it involves the direct involvement of the current domain holder. 

Dealing with data privacy on the internet is definitely not as easy as it seems. Aside from accounts you can no longer access, there is the possibility that your content has been archived. Because of this, you may feel helpless and you may think that privacy is a thing of the past. Fortunately, there are companies that remove your information from the internet. These companies have processes and connections in place that allow them to remove specific information from the internet. It’s a good idea to contact these specialists to have them remove the content for you. 

We understand your need for privacy, and fortunately, we can help. Our company specialises in content removal services that you’re looking for! Contact us today to know more.