Developer builds browser tool to detect data brokers and automate deletion requests

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A developer has created a privacy tool combining a browser extension and companion website to help users identify which companies hold their personal data. The extension runs entirely on the user's device, detecting domains, vendors, and data brokers without sending information to external servers. It then aggregates these findings and generates deletion request templates tailored to relevant national and regional privacy laws. The tool is currently in beta and available for Chrome-based browsers and Firefox, with full open-source release planned after ongoing code refactoring. The developer acknowledges the tool cannot guarantee complete accuracy but says it provides strong indicators to help users reduce their scattered data footprint without hours of manual effort.

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