My last video sparked a lot of questions about data removal websites, mainly which ones I recommend and what I think of different services. In this video, I weigh in. The answer will probably not be satisfying.

❗UPDATE: Since the publication of this video, new research has shown there are actually a few data removal services that do deliver what they promise. You can view them and get more info here: https://thenewoil.org/en/guides/moderately-important/people-search/

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00:00 Introduction 00:36 Promo Spot/Announcements! 02:14 Context & Main Source Disclosure 02:43 Data removal services are tools 03:10 "Obvious" pitfalls 04:23 Less "Obvious" pitfalls 07:21 Lessons 09:46 Promo Spot 10:29 Outro

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