Data Removal and Opt-Out

🛡️ 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

• 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

• Data Brokers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Breakdown of data brokers and what you can do about it..
• This Isn’t Looking Good for DeleteMe – Techlore – A breakdown of misleading claims around DeleteMe and hidden tiers.
• 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

• 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: 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)