This is how you stop data trackers from sucking up your health data

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This is how you stop data trackers from sucking up your health data
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The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites.

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Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.a class-action lawsuit and questions from federal lawmakers. In June, a Markup investigation further revealed that exchanges maintained by four other states haveThe owners of the health exchange websites use services provided by tech companies like LinkedIn, Google and Snapchat to track user activity and to target advertising. To make this possible, website owners install and configure code provided by the tech companies on their pages. This code is called a “tracker.” DHS Security Kristi Noem was giving a news conference when the senior senator from California tried to interrupt with questions.Housing and HomelessnessAn LAist analysis found tech problems and policy changes during the 2024 count raise questions about a reported 10% downturn in unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles.A site tracking ICE raids is overwhelmed with users seeking help and sharing updates People Over Papers is a site that tracks crowd-sourced ICE sightings. As of Monday, the app had received 7.1 million unique visitors.LA County planned to send fire debris to the desert. Then the community spoke upHow did a man facing sexual assault charges get hired as an LA Metro ambassador?

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