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Once I registered, I had to fill out several online forms. This includes information that may identify me personally, such as my Social Security number, phone numbers, email addresses, credit/debit cards, etc. It took about 20 minutes to fill out the information. It’s not easy, but NordProtect’s interface is clean and intuitive. It puts the information you want to see at the top, often alongside brief but informative details, with the option to go deeper. Notifications are also rare, so they’re not interspersed with distracting alerts.
The exception to this was the first time I logged in. I’ve seen dozens of alerts related to data breaches that have occurred over the past two decades. Once those notifications were dismissed, new notifications became uncommon. The interface can look a bit messy also basic. I found it easy to forget exactly what the service was doing for me. NordProtect lacks a mobile app. The website works well enough on a smartphone, but a dedicated app would be better.
NordProtect did not provide me with any information or take any actions that had a readily measurable impact on my privacy. I took a look at each of the 48 data breach alerts that appeared and found that none of them contained troubling information. A lot of it was out of date (old passwords, old addresses, etc.). Some of it was just a direct mistake.
NordProtect can offer financial guarantees, but I already have a credit freeze, and my bank offers free credit monitoring services. I already use a VPN, so NordVPN was not new to me. The most tangible services I’ve gained are identity theft insurance and access to incognito mode. On the other hand, I earn less because I am already somewhat active in monitoring my personal data. NordProtect would be more valuable if you started from scratch.
Do the math
NordProtect via Matthew Smith
NordProtect offers monthly, annual, and two-year plans, but pricing pushes you more heavily toward annual subscriptions. Silver is $16, gold is $24, and platinum is $32 if you pay monthly. This price! However, annual plans are $84, $114, and $144 for the same tiers, respectively, and two-year plans are $120/$180/$240.