Incogni
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| Type | Personal data removal |
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| Launch date | 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | https://incogni.com/ |
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Incogni is a subscription-based automated data removal service meant to help people get their personal data removed from data brokers and companies that may store that data.[1] Incogni was developed in 2021 by Surfshark, a company primarily known for its VPN solutions. [2]
Technology[edit]
Incogni acts as a "privacy proxy," sending data removal requests to an exhaustive list of data brokers on behalf of its users.[1] It primarily aims to remove personal information like emails, names, addresses, and zip codes from these data brokers' databases.[3] The service is entirely automated, requiring minimal input from the user after initial setup.[4] As of November 2023, Incogni deals with about 200 data brokers. [3]
Availability[edit]
Incogni is considered to be most useful in regions with strict data protection laws like the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.[5] These regions are covered due to their compliance with key data protection regulations, like the GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA. [6][7][8]
Reception[edit]
Incogni has received generally positive reviews since its inception. Critics have highlighted its simplicity, effectiveness in sending data removal requests, and automated functionality as key strengths.[9][10] The service's user-friendly platform, affordable pricing, and the robust privacy reputation of its parent company, Surfshark, contributed to its favorable reception.[1][11]
However, some critics have pointed out limitations, including a relatively low number of data brokers covered compared to the massive data collection industry and Incogni’s basic customer support, lacking options like live chat or phone support.[3][1] The absence of a free trial or free version has also been noted as a downside. [8]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jonas P. DeMuro (2023-04-27). "Incogni Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ TheVPNLab (2022-01-14). "Surfshark introduces Incogni, a powerful privacy control tool". The VPN Lab. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Incogni Review 2023 - KommandoTech Expert Reviews". KommandoTech. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ Malinauskas, Paulius (2023-11-15). "Incogni review: easy way to remove your data from the Internet". Cybernews. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ Garland, Ian (2023-10-11). "Incogni vs DeleteMe: Which is best in 2023?". Comparitech. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about the "Right to be forgotten"". GDPR.eu. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ Malik, Omer Imran (2021-05-26). "Right to delete under California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)". Securiti. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Incogni Review - Can It REALLY Remove Your Data? [2023]". Techjury. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ↑ Hiley, Catherine. "Incogni review: Does the personal data removal tool work?". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ "Removing Personal Data from the Internet: Importance, Challenges, and Steps – AlleyWatch". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ "Incogni Review 2023: Surfshark's Data Removal Tool". Comparitech. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
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