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Ars Technica

I asked 100 companies for my data. Some deleted it instead.

Saturday, August 29, 2026


A test of 100 companies' responses to data access requests found that some deleted user data instead of providing it, while others failed to respond or provided incomplete information. The test did not specify which companies were contacted, the timeframe for responses, or the methodology used to verify compliance. No named company officials or regulatory bodies were quoted regarding the results.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/i-asked-100-companies-for-my-data-some-deleted-it-instead/

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