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== About Data Removal Services ==
== 🛡️ About Data Removal Services ==


Data removal services are tools and platforms designed to help individuals protect their personal information and privacy online. These services identify and remove sensitive data from databases, websites, and people-search sites. They cater to spam emails, phishing attacks, and personal information exposure.
Data removal services are tools and platforms designed to help individuals safeguard their personal data and maintain online privacy. These services identify and removing sensitive personal information from data broker databases, people-search websites, and public directories.
 
They often assist in:
* Reducing spam emails and robocalls
* Protecting against phishing attacks and scams
* Minimizing personal information exposure
* Monitoring reappearances of your data (recurring removals)
* Simplifying the manual opt-out process
 
Some services operate on a subscription model, while others provide free DIY tools and email generators for data removal requests.


== 📚 Resources for Data Removal On Your Own ==
== 📚 Resources for Data Removal On Your Own ==
* [https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List The Big Ass Data Broker Opt Out List]
 
=== 🔗 Curated Lists ===
* [https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List The Big Ass Data Broker Opt-Out List] – A comprehensive, community-maintained list of opt-out instructions for dozens of data brokers.
 
 
=== 📺 Must-Watch Videos ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqn3gR1WTcA Data Brokers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)] -  Breakdown of data brokers and what you can do about it..
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B35VCtd9nM ''This Isn’t Looking Good for DeleteMe'' – Techlore] – A breakdown of misleading claims around DeleteMe and hidden tiers.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20v4vSeWj6o ''The Data Broker Nightmare – Why Your Info Is Everywhere'' – Techlore] – Explains how your data gets shared and why it’s hard to remove.
 
 
=== 🧵 Forum Discussions & Reddit Threads ===
* [https://forum.irregularchat.com/t/deleteme-hidden-tiers-asterisks-and-false-promises/3146?u=sac DeleteMe Hidden Tiers, Asterisks, and False Promises – Irregular Chat Forum]
 
 
''Explore these resources to take control of your digital footprint and make informed decisions about which services (if any) deserve your trust.''


== 🧾 Data Removal Services Comparison ==
== 🧾 Data Removal Services Comparison ==
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 6 April 2025

🛡️ About Data Removal Services

Data removal services are tools and platforms designed to help individuals safeguard their personal data and maintain online privacy. These services identify and removing sensitive personal information from data broker databases, people-search websites, and public directories.

They often assist in:

  • Reducing spam emails and robocalls
  • Protecting against phishing attacks and scams
  • Minimizing personal information exposure
  • Monitoring reappearances of your data (recurring removals)
  • Simplifying the manual opt-out process

Some services operate on a subscription model, while others provide free DIY tools and email generators for data removal requests.

📚 Resources for Data Removal On Your Own

🔗 Curated Lists


📺 Must-Watch Videos


🧵 Forum Discussions & Reddit Threads


Explore these resources to take control of your digital footprint and make informed decisions about which services (if any) deserve your trust.

🧾 Data Removal Services Comparison

Source: Google Sheet

Criteria/Brand Price (per month) Countries # of Data Brokers Shady Practices People Search Inspected Recurring Removals Manual Removal Option Progress Updates Easy Interface Family Plan Money-Back Guarantee 24/7 Support
Your Digital Rights Free Global 300 ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Easy Opt-Outs $1.66 USA 110 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Optery $3.99 USA 360 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌
Incogni $7.49 USA, EU, UK, Canada ?? ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Privacy Bee Shady $8 USA ?? Yes ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
OneRep Shady $8.33 USA 168 Yes ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌
DeleteMyInfo Shady $9.99 USA ?? Yes ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Norton Privacy Monitor $12.99 USA, EU, UAE ?? ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ✅
DeleteMe Shady $35.40 USA 9 Yes ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Bitdefender $39.99 USA ?? ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
AVG BreachGuard $43.99 USA ?? Yes ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅
Avast BreachGuard Fined $16.5M for data sale $43.99 USA ?? Yes ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
McAfee $89.99 USA, UK ?? ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

✅ = Yes / available ❌ = No / not available Shady = Questionable practices reported or verified (e.g., lack of public list, misleading claims)

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