Search your name, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and old addresses
Make a list of websites, data brokers, people-search sites, and social platforms showing your information
Delete old accounts you no longer use
Remove or edit personal details from active accounts
Set social media profiles to private
Remove public posts, photos, comments, and tagged content
Ask friends and family to remove posts or photos that identify you
Contact website owners and request removal of your personal information
Use site privacy settings and content removal tools
Opt out of people-search and data broker websites
Request deletion from marketing databases and mailing lists
Remove your information from search engine results when eligible
Submit takedown requests for copyrighted or unauthorized content
Use platform reporting tools for harassment, doxxing, or impersonation
Freeze or close unused online services that store your data
Delete old cloud files, backups, and shared documents
Remove metadata from photos and documents before sharing
Use a PO box, alternate email, and secondary phone number going forward
Monitor your information regularly and repeat removal requests as needed