Make a list of all accounts, usernames, emails, phone numbers, and old addresses you have used online
Search your name, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and photos on major search engines
Delete or deactivate accounts you no longer need
Change account emails and passwords for accounts you must keep
Remove personal details from social media profiles
Delete posts, comments, photos, videos, and old messages where possible
Request removal of content from websites, forums, and community platforms you do not control
Opt out of data broker and people-search sites
Remove your information from public records where legally possible
Contact website owners or administrators to request takedowns
Use privacy settings to limit future exposure
Unsubscribe from mailing lists and marketing databases
Remove old cloud backups, shared files, and public documents
Delete unused apps and revoke third-party access to your accounts
Ask search engines to deindex outdated or sensitive pages
Close old email accounts after updating recovery options elsewhere
Replace exposed personal contact details with private alternatives
Freeze or monitor credit if your identity information has been widely exposed
Set up alerts for your name, email, and usernames to catch new exposures
Keep records of removal requests and confirmations
Repeat searches regularly and remove newly found data promptly