DeleteMe

DeleteMe is a personal data removal service founded in 2010 (operating since 2011) that specializes in finding and removing individuals' personally identifiable information (PII) from data broker websites and people-search databases. The service works through a subscription-based model where users submit their personal information, and DeleteMe's team of privacy advisors — combined with proprietary technology — locate and request removal of that data from data broker sites. The process includes an initial report delivered within 7 days, followed by ongoing scans and removal requests throughout the subscription period. Types of personal data targeted for removal include: - Full name, age, and photos - Home address (current and past) - Phone number and email address - Relatives and marital status - Social media profiles and occupation - Property value information DeleteMe serves both individual consumers and businesses. The consumer offering is subscription-based with tiered privacy protection plans. The business offering is designed to help organizations protect employee personal data from exposure on data broker sites. The company reports having completed over 100 million opt-out removals and claims to cover thousands of data broker and people-finder sites. Customers receive periodic reports detailing which sites were scanned and what data was removed or is pending removal. DeleteMe has been referenced in media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and NPR.