How to fight back against privacy pirates

Have you Googled yourself lately? Is the information about you accurate or full of inconsistencies, both of which can be devastating? Accurate information that you'd rather be kept private can be used by stalkers to find where you are and by cyber criminals to steal your identity and empty out your bank account. While incorrect data that casts you in a bad light can cost you a promotion, a job, or even your business. So, how can you reclaim your digital privacy and fight back against companies that collect your personal data and sell it for their own profit. What if you want to completely erase your online presence? Is that even possible? Unfortunately, the short answer is no. But here's what you can do to mask your identity and make it difficult for the privacy pirates.