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📣 schappim

Apple is publishing my cell and more on Maps. How to fix?


Hey HN Folks,

Apple is currently showing my cell phone and info on a business I was previously involved with a marker at my home address. They seemly got the data without my permission from a data broker.

I have previously asked Apple to remove the historical business details from Apple Maps via the built in feedback form and via email.

The place was removed for a short period of time but today I discovered the place is back and Apple are now publishing my mobile cell number on the same place marker!

Contacting tier 1 support is going to be comical at best. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to fix this?


  👤 cplli Accepted Answer ✓
Depending on your region and country, you might want to look where Apple sources their map data from (eg: OpenStreetMaps) and remove the details at the source.

Not sure if this is the best way to go, but hope it helps.