In this post, we’ll cover what PublicDataUSA is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of PublicDataUSA.
What is PublicDataUSA?
PublicDataUSA is a data broker that exposes your personal data by accessing millions of public data records like the small business administration, the federal elections commission, online government data received through the Freedom of Information Act, and even third party data brokers. You can search for people and find out their campaign contributions, personal information like home address and relatives, religion, ethnicity, vehicle sales records, school classmates, property records, and much more. To help you keep your identity secure, Optery created Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of PublicDataUSA.
You can sign up for a free Exposure Scan and receive tools you can use to remove your information, or you can upgrade to one of Optery’s paid subscriptions and let our Opt out Agents help you with the removals.
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like PublicDataUSA:
- 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 PublicDataUSA 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 PublicDataUSA Manually?
1) To begin your opt out request, go to https://www.publicdatausa.com/contact.php. Once you are on their contact page, click on Opt-out requests in the middle of the form. You do not need to fill out the contact form.
2) After clicking the Opt-out requests link, Publicdatausa sometimes has a page that requests you to verify you are a human being before taking you to their opt out page. Follow the security instructions. On the next web page that appears, Input your First Name, Last Name and your State as indicated. Then, click the search icon.
3) Scroll through the results page to find your personal profile results. You might find more than one profile for yourself. Click the box next to Opt-out below your profile or profiles, you want to remove. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the page and complete the form.
4) Enter your Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number. Opt-out reason is optional. Complete the security Captcha and, click the Submit button.
5) An on-screen verification will confirm your opt out request. Your removal will be processed within 1 to 3 business days.
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 peoples’ personal information. They are constantly changing and being updated. 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. Bonus tip: if you’re a business owner worried about the security of your employees, we also have Optery for Business.