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Discover is rolling out a new, free tool called "Online Privacy Protection" that could be a game-changer if you're concerned about your personal information floating around the internet. Basically, it helps you remove your data from several popular people-search websites. Think BeenVerified, Intellius, Yellowpages.com, and a few others.
Why should you care? Well, these people-search sites collect and display personal information, like your address, phone number, and even family members. This can be a privacy risk and potentially lead to unwanted attention or even identity theft.
The best part? It's automatic! Once you activate the service (it's being rolled out over the next few weeks), it will automatically search these sites every 90 days and request the removal of your information. It's like having a personal privacy assistant working in the background. The program is set to end January 15, 2026. So, if you're a Discover customer, keep an eye out for this feature and take advantage of it! It's a simple way to take back some control over your online presence.
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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