Data Broker Opt-Out Checklist (2026) — Remove Your Info Free

🇺🇸 California resident? Skip most of this list — the state's new Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) sends a single deletion request to every data broker registered in California at once, run directly by the California Privacy Protection Agency. As of August 2026, registered brokers are legally required to check DROP and act on requests within 45 days.

Tips before you start:

Use a secondary or masked email address — some brokers use your opt-out email for future marketing.
Have your profile URL ready. Most sites require you to find your own listing first, then submit its exact URL.
Data reappears. Brokers continuously re-scrape public records — plan to re-check every 3–6 months.
Opting out removes the broker's listing, not the underlying public record (court filings, voter registration, etc.) it was built from.
This list covers roughly a dozen of the highest-visibility sites. Hundreds more exist — these are the ones most likely to appear when someone searches your name.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this checklist free?

Yes. Every opt-out link goes directly to the broker's own official removal page — no paid service, no account, no data collected by us. Your checklist progress is stored only in your own browser.

Why does my data keep coming back after I opt out?

Data brokers continuously re-scrape public records (property filings, voter rolls, court records) and commercial data sources. Opting out removes today's listing, not the underlying source, so most sites will need to be re-checked every 3-6 months.

What is California's DROP platform?

DROP (Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform) is a free tool built by the California Privacy Protection Agency under the state's Delete Act. California residents submit one verified request that reaches every data broker registered with the state, instead of contacting each one individually.

Can I opt out on behalf of someone else?

Generally no for other adults — each person must submit their own request. Parents can typically submit opt-out requests for minor children.

Are there more than these 11 data brokers?

Yes — estimates put the total number of data brokers in the hundreds to over a thousand. This checklist covers the highest-visibility, most commonly searched sites first, since they carry the most real-world exposure risk.