In this post, we’ll cover what Private Records is and step-by-step instructions on How to Opt Out of Private Records.
What is Private Records?
PrivateRecords is a people search data broker. They can access over 12 billion public records from multiple sources and hidden information about individuals on the dark web. With a simple search, PrivateRecords can provide you with a report on an individual that can include their contact information, address, names of relatives, dating profiles, social profiles, divorce and marriage status and court records.
If you are concerned about your online privacy, Optery helps you scan and remove your exposed private information. We cover more than 200 sites and other websites where you can find your personal information exposed. You can sign up for a free Exposure Scan and tools you can use to remove your information, or you can upgrade to one of our paid subscriptions and let our Opt Out Agents help you with the removals.
To remove your personal information from PrivateRecords, follow the step-by-step instructions on How to Opt Out of Private Records below.
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like Private Records:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from Private Records by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.
- If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.
How do I Opt Out of Private Records?
1) Navigate to the Private Records opt-out page: https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing. Enter your first and last name, state, and then click Search.
2) Once you have found your record from the search results, click the green arrow box on the right side of your record.
3) To submit a removal request, enter your email address, full name, address, and phone number. Complete the security CAPTCHA then click Submit.
IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here
4) Your opt-out request will be acknowledged by an on-screen confirmation. You will receive an email with a verification link from PrivateRecords. Click on the link to confirm your opt-out request.
5) Once you have clicked on the verification link, an on-screen confirmation will appear that your opt-out request was successful. Your profile will be removed immediately from Private Records.
Congratulations on completing your opt-out!
You have taken a simple, but important step towards reclaiming your privacy. However, there are hundreds of People Search Sites out there displaying personal information. They are changing and being updated constantly. It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of these data brokers, which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers continuously. We do all the work. You get your time back and more peace of mind.