How to Erase Your Digital Past
Computerworld found three people who hoped to erase some things about themselves on the Web: An IT worker who said something she regretted in an interview with the magazine, a freelance journalist with the same name as a Rotten Tomatoes critic, and a college grad with a unique name that's mentioned on a blog alongside drugs and sex.
In the first case, the Computerworld editors saw no reason to remove what happened since it was on the record. The experts interviewed for this piece said that larger mainstream outlets will probably refuse to change anything, though smaller publications might. The journalist with the unwanted Rotten Tomatoes association also came up short. The experts believe the request is too petty for such a large site to act on. Finally, the graduate was successful in getting her name removed after they reported an abuse to the blog's host site. Good for her.
The article has a number of tips and resources for people looking to help erase their digital trail. Basically, you'll be more successful with smaller companies and personal contact or if your grievance is something that can threaten you, like a maliciously posted credit card number. Naturally, the experts interviewed for the article are from companies that help people maintain or repair their reputations online, so you can always hire them. If not, either clean up your act or change your name. [From: Computerworld via Apartment Therapy Unplggd]
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