How to Remove Your Personal Data From Data Broker Sites
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Summary
Data broking is a lucrative industry that has seen significant growth in recent years, with thousands of companies trading in personal data collected from online searches, credit reports, social media, and other sources for profiling and marketing purposes.
There are several ways to have your personal data removed from individual broker sites, though this can be a tedious process due to the volume of companies involved.
A recommended starting point is a Google search using the individual’s full name along with their city or state, as data broker sites typically indexed by Google will appear higher in search results.
After confirming the presence of an individual’s profile on a particular site, they should look for a link to opt-out, typically found in the footer of the website, or in the FAQ or Help pages.
There are also more comprehensive data broker removal services that can automatically remove data from hundreds of sites, with examples including Onerep, Data Broker Remover, Privacy Bee, and HelloPrivacy.
