Opt Out of Data Broker Sites to Protect Your Privacy

The Problem

Google your name — you'll find your address, phone number, and relatives on sites you've never visited.

The Hack

Search your name on: Spokeo, WhitePages, BeenVerified, Intelius, FastPeopleSearch. Each site has an opt-out page (usually at the bottom). Submit removal requests.

Why It Works

Data brokers scrape public records, social media, and purchase data. They compile and sell your personal information. Each site is legally required to honor opt-out requests.

Pro Tips

• Start with the biggest: Spokeo, WhitePages, BeenVerified
• DeleteMe ($129/year) automates removal from 30+ sites
• Google yourself quarterly to check for new listings
• Also: Google > Results About You — request removal of personal info from Google Search