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Welcome to Opt Out October: It’s Time to Ditch Unwanted Subscriptions and AI Spies

It's a good month to reassess old accounts and retake control of your data and privacy.

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation released its 2026 “Opt Out October” guide on Thursday, encouraging users to review old accounts and reclaim control over their personal data and devices. The guide highlights how companies frequently revise terms of service to harvest user information for AI training, personal profiling, or increased fees. It provides steps for opting out of unwanted subscriptions and limiting data collection.

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