The video addresses a common and concerning issue (digital privacy) with a practical, actionable solution using a popular AI tool (ChatGPT). The "how-to" format combined with the promise of automating a tedious process makes it highly shareable and valuable.
Summary
This video demonstrates how to use ChatGPT to find and remove personal information from data broker websites. It explains how to prompt ChatGPT to search for your data, identify opt-out links, and draft personalized removal requests to protect your digital footprint.
Structure
1Introduction to the problem of personal data online
2Demonstration of using ChatGPT to find data broker sites
3Listing of various data broker sites and their opt-out processes
4Explanation of how ChatGPT can draft removal requests
5Instruction on using ChatGPT's agent mode to automate the process
6Final advice on rechecking and resending requests
Product placement
Original caption
Comment "Erase my data" to learn this ChatGPT trick for wiping your digital footprint fast! Discover how to use ChatGPT to find and remove your personal info from data broker sites with easy opt-out requests. This trending strategy protects your privacy by automating removal emails and monitoring your online data for a safer digital footprint. #digitalprivacy #chatgpttips #onlineprivacy #dataprotection #privacyhack
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ChatGPT (AI chatbot that generates text and code, used here to find and draft opt-out requests for personal data removal) ACTS. OpenAI (company that developed ChatGPT) APPEARS. LinkedIn (social media platform for professional networking, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Facebook (social media platform, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Instagram (social media platform, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Threads (social media platform, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Google (search engine, used for finding data broker sites and for its removal request tool) ACTS. TruePeopleSearch (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Spokeo (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. BeenVerified (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Whitepages (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. PeopleFinders (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Intelius (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. TruthFinder (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Instant Checkmate (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Radar (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Nowber (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. ThatsThem (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. FamilyTreeNow (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. PeekYou (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. MyLife (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. PeopleLooker (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. US Search (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. CheatMaps (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. SpyDialer (people search website, used as a source for personal data) ACTS. Fanvue (creator's platform) APPEARS.
Call to action
Comment "Erase my data" to learn this ChatGPT trick for wiping your digital footprint fast!
On-screen text
this is how
use Chat GPT
ChatGPT
What's on the agenda today?
Medium
Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request
Waiting for page to load ---
The page is still loading, so I am waiting for it to complete. Once it loads, I will proceed with the task at hand.
Site unavailable, moving on ---
Site Unavailable
Trying Whitepages site ---
The current websites seem to be blocked, likely due to root origin or Cloudflare issues. I'll try using Whitepages.com as an alternative to gather the info.
Attempting Spokeo opt-out ---
The site seems unavailable due to network ---
Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request
Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request
Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request
Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request
it fires up
and drafts every
single one on
then recheck every
site weekly
and resend on
ignored until my
data is fully removed
Best order to do it:
1. Remove or hide the source page first, like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Threads.
2. Then submit the Google removal request.
3. Then check each broker link and submit opt-outs where your listing appears.
4. Save screenshots and confirmation emails in a folder called Privacy Removal Requests.
For sites that do not give a message box, just use their form fields and paste the listing URL.
Write me the exact
ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.
exact removal request
Request to Remove Indexed Personal Information
Edit
Hello,
I am requesting help removing or restricting public access to personal information connected to my profile or indexed page.
Account / profile name: John Josue Ong
Username / handle: [PASTE USERNAME IF DIFFERENT]
URL of the public page or post: [PASTE URL HERE]
The page or search result exposes personal information that I do not want publicly indexed or uncoverable. Please remove this public listing, restrict indexing, or help me suppress the exposed information from search results.
I also request that any cached or preview snippets containing my personal information be removed where possible.
Please confirm what action has been taken and whether I need to adjust any privacy settings on my account.
Thank you,
John Josue Ong
Sources
Agent mode
GitHub
Gmail
Google Calendar
Google Drive
OpenAI Platform
Apps
ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.
Transcript
this is how use Chat GPT ChatGPT What's on the agenda today? Medium Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request Waiting for page to load --- The page is still loading, so I am waiting for it to complete. Once it loads, I will proceed with the task at hand. Site unavailable, moving on --- Site Unavailable Trying Whitepages site --- The current websites seem to be blocked, likely due to root origin or Cloudflare issues. I'll try using Whitepages.com as an alternative to gather the info. Attempting Spokeo opt-out --- The site seems unavailable due to network --- Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request Go to every one of those sites and submit the removal request it fires up and drafts every single one on then recheck every site weekly and resend on ignored until my data is fully removed Best order to do it: 1. Remove or hide the source page first, like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Threads. 2. Then submit the Google removal request. 3. Then check each broker link and submit opt-outs where your listing appears. 4. Save screenshots and confirmation emails in a folder called Privacy Removal Requests. For sites that do not give a message box, just use their form fields and paste the listing URL. Write me the exact ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info. exact removal request Request to Remove Indexed Personal Information Edit Hello, I am requesting help removing or restricting public access to personal information connected to my profile or indexed page. Account / profile name: John Josue Ong Username / handle: [PASTE USERNAME IF DIFFERENT] URL of the public page or post: [PASTE URL HERE] The page or search result exposes personal information that I do not want publicly indexed or uncoverable. Please remove this public listing, restrict indexing, or help me suppress the exposed information from search results. I also request that any cached or preview snippets containing my personal information be removed where possible. Please confirm what action has been taken and whether I need to adjust any privacy settings on my account. Thank you, John Josue Ong Sources Agent mode GitHub Gmail Google Calendar Google Drive OpenAI Platform Apps