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Remove your personal details from data brokers and people-search sites

Remove your address, phone and profile from data brokers, directories and people-search sites.

The short answer

Directories and people-search sites compile names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives and property details into profiles anyone can look up. Many honour removal or opt-out requests, and data protection law gives UK residents rights over that data. We file the requests, verify removal and monitor for re-listing.

Who this is for

  • Executives, public figures and their families
  • People facing harassment or unwanted contact
  • Anyone who wants their home address off the open web

Who it is not for

  • Official registers where information must remain public by law

Routes we use

Each route is assessed before anything is filed. Strength ratings are general indications; every case turns on its facts.

Erasure and objection requests

Strong route
When it applies
A UK or EU organisation holds and publishes your personal data.
What it needs
Identity and the listing URLs.
Source
UK GDPR Article 17

People-search opt-outs

Strong route
When it applies
A US people-search site operates an opt-out process.
What it needs
Listing URLs; sometimes identity confirmation.

Google personal information policy

Strong route
When it applies
Search results expose your contact details.
What it needs
Result URLs and what is exposed.
Source
Google: personal information removal policy

How the work runs

  1. Eligibility reviewWe test each URL against the relevant law and platform policy before anything is filed.
  2. Evidence packWe build the submission: identity, context, dates, policy clauses and supporting documents.
  3. Submission and follow-upRequests are filed, tracked and chased. Refusals are appealed where grounds exist.
  4. FallbackWhere removal is refused or unavailable, we move the case to search repair.

Evidence you will need

  • Your name variants and past addresses
  • Photo ID for some requests
  • Listing URLs if known

What you receive

  • Exposure inventory
  • Filed removal and opt-out requests
  • Verification of removals
  • Re-listing monitoring (with Privacy Protection)

What we cannot promise

  • Some sites re-list data from new sources. Ongoing monitoring is the only reliable defence.
Legal boundary. Digital Repu coordinates removal casework and does not give legal advice. Where a legal route is needed, advice comes from regulated solicitors. See how we work with legal partners.

Frequently asked questions

How many sites hold my data?

It varies widely. The audit finds the listings that are actually visible for you rather than working from a generic list.

Can I do this myself?

Yes, and we will tell you how. Clients use us when the volume, re-listing or safety risk makes it worth handing over.

Does it include my family?

Yes, with their consent.

How quickly are listings removed?

Most opt-outs take effect within days to a few weeks. We verify each one.

What about the electoral register?

In the UK you can opt out of the open register. We include this in the checklist.

Is my enquiry confidential?

Yes. You can make first contact without giving your name, we sign a non-disclosure agreement before you share case details, and case files are held in restricted, encrypted storage with access limited to your case team.

Start with a confidential conversation

Tell us as much or as little as you like. We sign an NDA before you share case details, and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.