35Remington
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EDIT: To put this thread in context, imagine you transact business on a rifle scope with someone on Craigslist who ends up being a shady character. After meeting in a public place, all they know about you is what you look like, what your phone number is, and that you like rifle scopes.
I'm sure many of you know much more than me about privacy and personal information. Please check any know-it-all attitudes at the door.
Last week, for reasons I can't remember, I googled my cell phone number. I was amazed when the very first results included my full name and home address, made public by the City of San Antonio when I added a new thermostat to my home. They publicized my information again when I applied for a permit to have a garage sale.
I am shocked (although only slightly in this day and age). I am the kind of person who reads the fine print before I sign on the dotted line, and at no point did I see language about public release of my information.
My emails to the city have gone unanswered at this point. I want this information taken down. Any suggestions?
Try googling your phone number and see what comes up. I included hyphens between the numbers (210-###-####).
I'm sure many of you know much more than me about privacy and personal information. Please check any know-it-all attitudes at the door.
Last week, for reasons I can't remember, I googled my cell phone number. I was amazed when the very first results included my full name and home address, made public by the City of San Antonio when I added a new thermostat to my home. They publicized my information again when I applied for a permit to have a garage sale.
I am shocked (although only slightly in this day and age). I am the kind of person who reads the fine print before I sign on the dotted line, and at no point did I see language about public release of my information.
My emails to the city have gone unanswered at this point. I want this information taken down. Any suggestions?
Try googling your phone number and see what comes up. I included hyphens between the numbers (210-###-####).
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