Search your name, usernames, phone number, email addresses, and home address
Make a list of websites, apps, and data brokers showing your information
Delete old accounts you no longer use
Change privacy settings on social media and online accounts
Remove public profile details from social platforms
Request deletion of posts, photos, comments, and tags you control
Contact website owners and ask them to remove your information
Use privacy or removal request forms on websites
Opt out of data broker and people-search sites
Request removal from search engine results where eligible
Remove cached pages and outdated search snippets
Delete personal information from public records where possible
Ask employers, schools, and organizations to remove unnecessary public listings
Remove your phone number and address from domain registration records
Use a P.O. box or mail forwarding service instead of your home address
Enable two-factor authentication on all important accounts
Use strong, unique passwords for every account
Review app permissions and revoke unnecessary access
Stop using services that sell or share your data
Monitor for new listings of your personal information regularly
Set up alerts for your name, email, and phone number
Freeze your credit if your identity information is exposed
Report identity theft or fraud immediately
Consider using a privacy service for future registrations and purchases