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By Mary Ann Azevedo
October 24, 2023
Do you get tired of creating an account every time you purchase something from an online store? You’re not alone. I Own My Data (IOMD) is a startup aiming to eliminate the tedious step for consumers, so not only do you not have to create a password, or deal with Captcha, you also don’t get […]
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