Remove or suppress people-search listings

Understand the type of broker

The FTC describes people-search sites as brokers that compile reports from sources including other brokers, public social profiles and government records. The listing can combine information from several places, so start with the site and report that actually concern you. FTC: people-search opt-outs

Use the listing site's own instructions

1. Find the site's published privacy or opt-out instructions for a report about yourself. Follow its verification requirements and keep the confirmation, listing address and date. The FTC describes a free, site-by-site route. FTC: people-search opt-outs

PeopleConnect: check the covered search and services

1. Open the official Suppression Center. Its published scope covers name-search background reports on TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, Intelius and US Search. Read the current limits before proceeding. PeopleConnect: suppression scope
2. The public first step requests an email address, terms/privacy-policy agreement and consent to transactional emails. Review these before deciding whether to use the tool, then follow its email-verification instructions. PeopleConnect: suppression scope

Keep the result within its actual scope

PeopleConnect says suppression concerns name-search reports. Information may still appear through phone, address or email searches, or from third-party sources. The tool also excludes website-user data and Classmates. PeopleConnect: suppression scope

The FTC explains that opting out does not erase government public records. Information may remain in associated people's reports or reappear as public records change. FTC: people-search opt-outs

Check the result over time

1. Return periodically to check for new information. If a new listing appears, follow that site's opt-out process again and keep the new confirmation. FTC: people-search opt-outs