Protecting your personal information from data brokers is essential in today's digital landscape. PrivacyHawk's Data Broker Removal Tool is designed to assist you in this endeavor. Here's how you can effectively utilize this tool and take additional steps for comprehensive data protection.
Understanding the Data Broker Removal Tool
Data brokers collect and sell personal information, including names, addresses, and browsing habits. PrivacyHawk's Data Broker Removal Tool identifies and removes your data from these databases, helping to protect you against identity theft, hacking, and misuse by third parties such as telemarketers and spammers.
How It Works
Identification: The tool scans a vast network of known data brokers to locate where your personal information is stored.
Removal Requests: Upon identification, it automatically sends removal requests on your behalf, adhering to legal requirements for data deletion.
Monitoring: The tool continuously monitors the status of these requests, confirming once your data has been successfully removed.
Ongoing Protection: Monthly scans ensure that your information doesn't reappear on these sites, maintaining continuous protection.
Progress Tracking: You can track the removal process in the 'Data Broker Removal' section of the app, viewing companies that have been successfully removed under the 'Protected' tab.
Please note that data broker removals typically take 30 to 90 days to process.
Advanced-Data Broker Removal
Certain data brokers like BeenVerified and PeopleConnect require a one-time email verification to suppress your information effectively. Completing this verification allows PrivacyHawk to ensure your data remains off these and other broker sites, continuously monitoring and protecting your privacy.
Steps to Complete Advanced Removal
BeenVerified:
Visit the BeenVerified opt-out page.
Enter your name and state, then search for your records.
Locate your information and proceed with the opt-out process.
Provide your email address for verification.
Check your email and confirm the opt-out request.
For assistance, contact BeenVerified's customer support at 1-844-823-2869 (available daily from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm EST).
PeopleConnect:
Access the PeopleConnect Suppression Center.
Enter your email address for verification.
Receive the verification code via email or phone.
Enter the code to complete the opt-out process.
For assistance, contact PeopleConnect's customer support at (877) 564-3253.
Last Sept: Mark as Done:
In case none of the items found under BeenVerified or PeopleConnect match your information at all, you can simply click on 'Mark as done' in the Advanced Broker Removal dashboard.
Once you have filled out these forms for any matching items found, click on 'Mark as done' to finish this task.
These steps are optional but highly recommended to maximize your privacy protection. Filling out these forms is completely free; there's no need to purchase any memberships or services or make any payments to complete them. If you encounter issues during the opt-out process, reaching out to these companies directly is advisable, as they may require confirmation of certain information to validate your identity, such as old addresses, email addresses, or phone numbers.
Need Assistance?
Navigating online privacy can be complex, but you're not alone. If you have any questions or need guidance on completing the Advanced Broker Removal process, our support team is ready to assist. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], and we'll guide you through every step to ensure your privacy remains safeguarded.
By taking these steps, you're proactively controlling your personal information's visibility online, enhancing your privacy and security.