Consumer Reports has developed an app to protect your online personal data on websites.
What is Permission slip app and how does it work for your personal data?
Online Personal Data
We often scatter our personal data online when signing up for new account or online purchase. Further, this personal information is used by companies and brokers who sell them to other companies to sell ads. Eventually, to protect our personal information, Consumer Reports has developed an app called Permission slip. Additionally, the app reach out to companies to stop them from selling your data.
Permission Slip is a mobile app developed by Consumer Reports that allows you to take control of your personal information.
Here’s a detailed overview of the app:
What is Permission Slip?
Permission Slip is designed to help you regain control over your personal data. It leverages state laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which require companies to allow consumers to opt out of having their data sold or request their data be deleted. Further, the app does the legwork of collecting the places that might have your data, including more than 100 companies that use your personal information.
How does it work?
To get started with Permission Slip, firstly you sign up for the service with your email address. Further, after signing up you will be presented with options of popular companies and data brokers that could have your information. If you think a company might have your data, and you want to do something about it, you select ‘Learn More & Take Action’. In addition, you can submit your request for your info to either be deleted outright or simply not sold anymore.
What does it do?
The app shows you what kinds of data companies collect and lets you decide what to do. Moreover, with a simple tap, you can tell a company to stop selling or to delete your data entirely. It also offers an Auto-Request feature, which hits a number of data brokers automatically to tell them to stop selling your data.
Is it safe?
According to Consumer Reports’ own legally binding privacy policy, the company will not use the details you provide for any other purposes.
Conclusion
Finally, Permission Slip is a tool that simplifies the process of controlling your online personal data. Further, making privacy requests on your behalf.
