Search your name, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and old addresses online
Make a list of websites, profiles, and data broker pages that show your information
Delete or deactivate old accounts you no longer use
Change privacy settings on active social media and online accounts
Remove personal details from public profiles, bios, and posts
Ask websites to delete your content or account data
Use site-specific removal tools for posts, images, and cached pages
Contact data brokers and request opt-out or deletion
Remove your information from people-search sites
Request search engines to remove outdated or sensitive results
Remove personal details from public records where possible
Ask employers, schools, and organizations to update public pages
Delete unused apps and revoke third-party access to your accounts
Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication on important accounts
Use a PO box or business address instead of your home address where possible
Set up alerts for your name, email, and phone number
Monitor your information regularly and repeat removals when needed