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Surfshark expands its cybersecurity ecosystem with the acquisition of data removal provider Optery
Published 12 September 2026
WHAT HAPPENED
Surfshark acquired Optery, a data removal service that helps users request deletion of their personal information from data broker databases. The acquisition expands Surfshark's portfolio of privacy and security tools.
WHO IS INVOLVED
Surfshark, a VPN and cybersecurity company, bought Optery, which operates a data removal platform used by individuals to manage their digital footprint across multiple data brokers.
WHY IT MATTERS
The deal combines VPN protection with proactive data removal services, giving Surfshark customers additional control over their personal information beyond encrypted browsing. This positions Surfshark more comprehensively in the privacy and identity protection market.
- Type
- Acquisition
- Category
- Network Security
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- prnewswire.com ↗
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