Data privacy.
Plain English.
Guides on UK GDPR rights, data broker opt-outs, and how to take back control of your personal data.
What is a data broker — and why do they have your personal information?
Data brokers collect and sell your personal information without your knowledge or consent. Here's what they are, what data they hold, and what UK law gives you the right to do about it.
Your right to erasure under UK GDPR — what it means and how to use it
Article 17 of the UK GDPR gives you the right to demand that companies delete your personal data. Here's exactly how the right works, when it applies, and what to do if a company refuses.
How do data brokers get your personal information?
Electoral registers, Companies House, credit reference agencies, loyalty cards, and data purchased from other brokers. Here's every source UK data brokers use to build profiles on you.
Rightly has closed. Here's what UK residents should do now.
Rightly, the UK's only automated data removal service, went into liquidation on 1 April 2025. If you were a customer, your data is no longer being monitored. Here's what to do.