Essential Links for Removing Your Personal Information from the Internet

To help users remove their personal information from various online platforms and data brokers, this article covers detailed steps and opt-out processes for multiple services. Here's an overview of the most prominent sites from which you can remove your personal information:

1. Search Engines

• Google: You can remove personal information such as doxxed details or non-consensual images from Google Search. Use the Google support page to request removal of personal information.

• Bing: Similarly, Microsoft provides a guide to remove your details from Bing search.

• Useful Links:

  • Google Doxing Removal

  • Microsoft Bing Removal

2. Acxiom

Acxiom is a data broker that collects personal data worldwide. Users in various countries, including France, Italy, and Spain, can use dedicated privacy links to opt out, while other international requests are handled via email. This site is particularly tricky to navigate, but it is essential to verify your data before opting out.

• Useful Links:

  • Acxiom France

  • Acxiom Italy

  • Acxiom Spain

  • Acxiom US Opt-Out

3. Advanced Background Checks

Use Advanced Background Checks to search for your personal information and remove it if found. They allow you to search by name, city, or state and provide an opt-out process if your data appears on their platform.

• Useful Links:

  • Search and Opt-Out

4. BeenVerified

BeenVerified is one of the larger people-search sites. Users can opt out of both personal data and property search results. However, only one opt-out request is allowed per email, so additional emails might be necessary.

• Useful Links:

  • BeenVerified Opt-Out

  • Property Search Opt-Out

5. CheckPeople

CheckPeople enables users to search for personal data and opt-out if their information is found. The opt-out process involves filling in a captcha and confirming via email.

• Useful Links:

  • CheckPeople Opt-Out

6. ClustrMaps

ClustrMaps aggregates location and personal details. You can opt out by entering your name and verifying the information. Although the platform asks for a mailing address, it does not seem to verify it.

• Useful Links:

  • ClustrMaps Opt-Out

7. Facecheck.id

Facecheck uses reverse image search to find faces on social media platforms. You can remove your image from their search engine by uploading identification or a selfie with your face partially obscured. This won’t remove your image from other sites but makes it harder to locate via Facecheck.

• Useful Links:

  • Facecheck Opt-Out

8. FastPeopleSearch

FastPeopleSearch provides a simple search for personal data and an opt-out form. Completing a captcha is part of the opt-out process.

• Useful Links:

  • FastPeopleSearch Opt-Out

9. PimEyes

PimEyes specializes in face recognition searches. To opt-out, users must upload a photo and blur personal details on their identification card. This prevents people from using your image on PimEyes but does not remove your photo from external platforms.

• Useful Links:

  • PimEyes Opt-Out

10. Pipl

Pipl is a people search engine that aggregates data from various platforms. You can request removal from Pipl and also any aggregated sites linked to your data.

• Useful Links:

  • Pipl Opt-Out

11. Spokeo

Spokeo aggregates data from multiple sources. Opt-out requires providing the profile URL and verifying the request via email.

• Useful Links:

  • Spokeo Opt-Out

12. USPhoneBook

USPhoneBook lists personal information such as phone numbers and addresses. The opt-out process involves filling out a form and verifying your request via email.

• Useful Links:

  • USPhoneBook Opt-Out

13. ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo aggregates business information rather than personal details. You can check to see if ZoomInfo has an email on file for you and submit an opt-out request.

• Useful Links:

  • ZoomInfo Opt-Out

14. Preventing Identity Theft

Freezing your credit is a powerful tool to prevent identity theft. It restricts access to your credit report, making it impossible for creditors to open accounts in your name. Contact Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, Innovis, or ChexSystems to request a credit freeze.

• Useful Links:

  • Equifax Credit Freeze

  • Experian Credit Freeze

  • TransUnion Credit Freeze

  • Innovis Credit Freeze

  • ChexSystems Credit Freeze

By using these opt-out procedures and tools, you can regain control over your personal information online. Each site has a unique process, and many require verification to ensure your data is being handled correctly. Regular monitoring and proactive privacy measures will significantly reduce your exposure online.

To check out a larger opt-out list, check out Yael on his Github page by clicking here.