The Spanish firm that uses dubious methods to ‘erase your past’ from the internet
by David Pegg from Technology | The Guardian on (#68Z7N)
Revealed: Cache of 50,000 files lays bare deceptive methods used by Eliminalia to clear up its clients' cyber profiles
We erase your past" declares the company's tagline. Eliminalia, which has offices in several cities including Barcelona and Kyiv, is part of a growing industry that will clean up your online profile.
Officially the company performs a deep search across the internet for all information - whether it be an article, a blog, social media posts or even a mistaken identity". It then endeavours, on behalf of its clients, to get any negative information removed.
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