Search your name, usernames, phone number, email addresses, and home address on major search engines
Make a list of websites, data brokers, people-search sites, and social media profiles that expose your information
Delete or deactivate old accounts you no longer use
Change privacy settings on active social media accounts
Remove public profile details, posts, photos, and contact information from social platforms
Request removal of content you posted yourself on websites, forums, and comment sections
Contact website owners or administrators and ask them to delete your personal information
Use opt-out forms on data broker and people-search websites
Request removal from search engine results for sensitive personal information
Remove your information from public records where possible
Ask employers, schools, clubs, and organizations to remove outdated staff or member pages
Delete unused email accounts and online storage accounts
Remove saved payment methods and addresses from shopping and delivery accounts
Turn off location sharing and app permissions on your devices
Use a password manager and change weak or reused passwords
Enable two-factor authentication on important accounts
Monitor for new listings of your personal information regularly
Set up alerts for your name, email address, and phone number
Freeze your credit if identity theft is a concern
Report unauthorized or harmful content to the platform hosting it
Consult a privacy or reputation management professional for difficult removals