Request Data Deletion from Data Brokers

Actions

1. 1 Search for yourself on people-search sites (Spokeo, WhitePages, BeenVerified)
2. 2 Use each site's opt-out process to request removal
3. 3 Consider a service like DeleteMe or Incogni to automate this
4. 4 Repeat every 6 months as data reappears

Context

Data brokers compile information from public records, social media, and purchase data to sell detailed profiles. This data enables targeted advertising, scams, and stalking. Requesting deletion removes you from these databases.

Data broker profiles contain an average of 1,500 data points per person. Deletion requests remove you from commercial databases.