Search your name, usernames, phone number, email address, and old addresses online
Make a list of websites, profiles, posts, images, and documents that contain your information
Delete or deactivate accounts you no longer use
Remove personal details from social media profiles
Set social media accounts to private
Delete old posts, photos, comments, and tagged content
Ask friends and family to remove posts that mention or show you
Contact website owners and request removal of your information
Use site privacy, support, or abuse forms to submit removal requests
Request removal of outdated search results from search engines
Use search engine tools to remove cached or indexed pages
Opt out of data broker and people-search websites
Request deletion from marketing databases and mailing lists
Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional services
Remove your information from public records where allowed
Contact government agencies or courts for record-sealing or expungement options
Request removal of personal data from employer, school, and association directories
Delete cloud files and shared documents containing personal information
Remove metadata from photos and files before uploading them
Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication on remaining accounts
Monitor for new listings of your information regularly
Use privacy settings and data removal services to reduce future exposure
Consider legal help if the information is defamatory, unsafe, or refused removal