If you’re a resident of California you can take control of your digital privacy. When you input some basic information about yourself into the  DROP website  (Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform), DROP automatically commands nearly 500 registered data brokers to permanently delete your files and stop selling your information. You’ll get less spam and you’ll attract less attention from scammers and identity thieves. This is a good thing!  Don’t listen to cynics who have doubts. They’re tiny, nasty people who see nuances around every corner. Except, yeah, about that, I’m a cynic. This won’t be…