Search your name, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and home address on major search engines
Make a list of websites, data brokers, and social media profiles that display your information
Delete or deactivate old accounts you no longer use
Change privacy settings on active social media and online accounts
Remove personal details from public profiles, bios, and posts
Request removal of content from websites that host your information
Use website contact forms, privacy policies, or abuse reports to submit takedown requests
Opt out of data broker and people-search sites
Request removal from search engine results where eligible
Ask websites to remove cached or archived copies of your information
Delete unused apps and revoke permissions that collect or share your data
Remove personal information from public records where possible
Use a P.O. box or business address instead of your home address when allowed
Set up alerts for your name, email, and phone number
Freeze or lock your credit with major credit bureaus
Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication
Limit what you share publicly going forward
Consider using a professional removal service if the process is too large to manage manually