How 411.com Collects, Sells, and Shares Your Personal Data
411.com
411.com is a people search platform operated by Whitepages, offering access to personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and relatives' details. The site aggregates data from public records and other sources, making it readily available to anyone online. This information is often sold to third parties for marketing and other purposes, raising significant privacy concerns.
URL
411.com
Support
support@whitepages.com
Type of Data Broker
People Search
Aggression level
High
What 411.com collects and why it puts your privacy at risk
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This company is listed in our Top 100 Most Aggressive Data Sellers based on sensitivity and reach.
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Collects and sells basic details like your name, address, phone number, and email address.
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Collects and shares information about your family members, relationships, and household makeup.
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The company’s practices pose a heightened risk for identity theft, scams, discrimination, and profiling.
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Collects and distributes your work history, job titles, company affiliations, and professional connections.
The risks shown are based on the types of personal data this company collects, sells, or shares.
Even limited data collection can expose you to serious privacy threats.
How to Opt Out and Remove Your Data from 411.com
Opting out of 411.com involves a multi-step process that redirects users to Whitepages, its parent company. Users must locate their profile on 411.com, copy the URL, and submit a suppression request through Whitepages. The process can be time-consuming and may require phone verification, making it less accessible for some individuals.
For detailed instructions, view our Opt-Out Guide.
Enroll in mePrism Privacy to ensure continuous monitoring and removal from 411.com and other brokers.
411.com Privacy Risks and How to Remove Your Personal Data
Aggregating Personal Data from Public Records
411.com compiles data from various public records, including property records, court documents, and other publicly accessible databases. This information is then organized into comprehensive profiles that are easily searchable online.
Automated Data Harvesting Techniques
The platform employs automated tools to continuously gather and update information from multiple sources. This ensures that the data remains current but also means that removed information can reappear if it becomes publicly available again.
Challenges in Data Removal
Removing personal information from 411.com is not straightforward. Even after completing the opt-out process, there's a risk that the data may resurface due to ongoing data collection practices. Utilizing services like mePrism can provide ongoing monitoring and assistance in keeping personal information private.
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