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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.


=== Resources for Data Removal On Your Own ===
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


See [https://github.com/yaelwrites/Big-Ass-Data-Broker-Opt-Out-List The Big Ass Data Broker Opt Out List]
Some services operate on a subscription model, while others provide free DIY tools and email generators for data removal requests.


=== Data Removal Services ===  
== 📚 Resources for Data Removal On Your Own ==
The following table ([https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Vi38ZtHTyR0_LFEz-ON_RUH2ieT47z4/edit?gid=1595621103#gid=1595621103 Google Sheet Source]) compares various data removal services, their features, pricing, and customer support options:
 
=== 🔗 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 ==
 
''Source: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Vi38ZtHTyR0_LFEz-ON_RUH2ieT47z4/edit?gid=1595621103#gid=1595621103 Google Sheet]''


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! Criteria/Brand
! Criteria/brand
! Price (per month)
! Price (per/month)
! Active Discount Coupon. Found on the Internet and Tested
! Countries
! Countries
! Number of Databrokers
! # of Data Brokers
! Inspection of People Search Sites
!Shady Practices
! People Search Inspected
! Recurring Removals
! Recurring Removals
! Manual Data Removal Option
! Manual Removal Option
! Progress Updates
! Progress Updates
! Easy-to-Use Interface
! Easy Interface
! Spam Email Block
! Phishing Detection
! Family Plan
! Family Plan
! Money-Back Guarantee
! Money-Back Guarantee
! 24/7 Customer Support
! 24/7 Support
! Great User Reviews on Trustpilot
! Cloud-Based
! Website
! App
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! [https://www.incogni.com Incogni]
| [https://www.yourdigitalrights.org Your Digital Rights]
| Free
| Global
| [https://databrokerswatch.org/top-ten 300]
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| ✅
| ❌
| ✅
| ❌
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ❌
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| [https://easyoptouts.com Easy Opt-Outs]
| $1.66
| USA
| [https://easyoptouts.com/sites 110]
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| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
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| [https://www.optery.com Optery]
| $3.99
| USA
| [https://www.optery.com/data-brokers/?covered-by=core 360]
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| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ✅
| ❌
| ❌
| ✅
| ❌
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| [https://www.incogni.com Incogni]
| $7.49
| $7.49
| -55% OFF with coupon reddit55 [Follow link]
| USA, EU, UK, Canada
| USA, EU, UK, Canada
| ??
| ??
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! [https://www.privacybee.com Privacy Bee]
| [https://www.privacybee.com Privacy Bee] ''Shady''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Shady. 916 claimed but [https://privacybee.com/features/marketing-list-removal/ list behind login]
| $8
| $8
| -
| USA
| USA
| [https://privacybee.com/features/marketing-list-removal/ ??]
| [https://privacybee.com/features/marketing-list-removal/ ??]
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|[https://privacybee.com/features/marketing-list-removal/ Yes]
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! [https://www.abine.com/deleteme DeleteMe]
| [https://onerep.com OneRep] ''Shady''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>[https://forum.irregularchat.com/t/deleteme-hidden-tiers-asterisks-and-false-promises/3146?u=sac Shady practices]
| $8.33
| $35.40
| 20% OFF with coupon GRIND20 [Follow link]
| USA
| USA
| [https://joindeleteme.com/sites-we-remove-from/ 9]
| [https://onerep.com/sites-we-remove-from 168]
| +
|[https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/03/ceo-of-data-privacy-company-onerep-com-founded-dozens-of-people-search-firms/ Yes]
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! [https://www.avg.com/en-us/breachguard AVG BreachGuard]
| [https://www.deletemyinfo.com DeleteMyInfo] ''Shady''
| $43.99
| $9.99
| -
| USA
| USA
| [https://www.avg.com/en/signal/data-brokers ??]
| [https://deletemyinfo.com/faq/who-are-these-data-brokers-you-speak-of/ ??]
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|[https://deletemyinfo.com/faq/who-are-these-data-brokers-you-speak-of/ Yes]
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! [https://us.norton.com/privacy-monitor-assistant Norton Privacy Monitor]
| [https://us.norton.com/privacy-monitor-assistant Norton Privacy Monitor]
| $12.99
| $12.99
| -
| USA, EU, UAE
| USA, EU, UAE
| ??
| ??
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! [https://www.optery.com Optery]
| [https://www.abine.com/deleteme DeleteMe] ''[https://forum.irregularchat.com/t/deleteme-hidden-tiers-asterisks-and-false-promises/3146?u=sac Shady]''
| $3.99
| $35.40
| 20% off with the code "kzR9y7LX"
| USA
| USA
| [https://www.optery.com/data-brokers/?covered-by=core 360]
| [https://joindeleteme.com/sites-we-remove-from/ 9]
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|[https://joindeleteme.com/sites-we-remove-from/ Yes]
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! [https://www.deletemyinfo.com DeleteMyInfo]
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Shady 150 claimed but [https://deletemyinfo.com/faq/who-are-these-data-brokers-you-speak-of/ page leads to no list]
| $9.99
| -23% OFF [Deal on the website]
| USA
| [https://deletemyinfo.com/faq/who-are-these-data-brokers-you-speak-of/ ??]
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! [https://www.bitdefender.com Bitdefender]
| [https://www.bitdefender.com Bitdefender]
| $39.99
| $39.99
| $30 OFF for the first year [Deal on the website]
| USA
| USA
| ??
| ??
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! [https://www.mcafee.com McAfee]
| [https://www.avg.com/en-us/breachguard AVG BreachGuard]
| $89.99
| $43.99
| -50% OFF [Follow link]
| USA, UK
| ??
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! [https://onerep.com OneRep]
| $8.33
| Be aware! Investigation revealed OneRep CEO founded dozens of people-search companies
| USA
| USA
| [https://onerep.com/sites-we-remove-from 168]
| [https://www.avg.com/en/signal/data-brokers ??]
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|[https://www.avg.com/en/signal/data-brokers Yes]
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! [https://www.avast.com/en-us/breachguard Avast BreachGuard]
| [https://www.avast.com/en-us/breachguard Avast BreachGuard] ''Fined $16.5M for data sale''
| $43.99
| $43.99
| Be aware! Avast fined $16.5 million for selling user browsing data
| USA
| USA
| ??
| ??
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|[https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24080135/avast-security-privacy-software-ftc-fine-data-harvesting Yes]
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! [https://www.yourdigitalrights.org Your Digital Rights]
| [https://www.mcafee.com McAfee]
| Free
| $89.99
| Generates Emails for you
| USA, UK
| Global
| ??
| [https://databrokerswatch.org/top-ten 300]
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! [https://easyoptouts.com Easy Opt-Outs]
| $1.66
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| USA
| [https://easyoptouts.com/sites 110]
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''✅ = Yes / available 
❌ = No / not available 
Shady = Questionable practices reported or verified (e.g., lack of public list, misleading claims)''


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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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