Clearing data brokers

Data brokers with a single step to opt-out

• https://www.spokeo.com/optout
• http://www.spydialer.com/optout.aspx
• http://www.whitepages.com/suppression_requests I haven't been able to make a successful request yet, it throws errors.

Data brokers which are a huge hassle to get cleared

Many data brokers, such as pipl require you to chase down all of the source material and ask for it to be removed.

Resources for clearing data brokers

These need to be unpacked and organized. Don't panic. We're in this for the long fight.

Guides

• https://yoursosteam.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/remove-your-mailing-address-from-data-broker-sites/ - This guide is awesome. Maybe we should just link to it and not keep our own opt-out list.
• http://techcovered.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-not-be-searchable-on-internet.html - some links outdated
• https://medium.com/thelist/9-ways-to-dodge-trolls-a-feminists-guide-to-digital-security-471f66b98c79 - has info on making your address and phone number harder to find.
• https://onlinesafety.feministfrequency.com/en/#preventing-doxxing - has some opt out links, generally a good guide for folks whose attackers are individuals to organized mobs.

Services

• http://reputation.com/ - will clear your data from paid sites and monitor them going forward.