How BeenVerified Collects, Sells, and Shares Your Personal Data
BeenVerified
BeenVerified is a people-search broker that sells detailed personal information sourced from public records, online activity, and third-party databases. Its platform allows users to access comprehensive reports containing names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal records, property ownership, and more. This extensive data collection raises significant privacy concerns, BeenVerified claims to hold billions of records of people in the US. Removing your information from BeenVerified is a critical step for individuals seeking to protect their personal information.
URL
beenverified.com
Support Email
beenverified.com/faq/opt-out/
Type of Data Broker
People Search
Aggression level
High
What BeenVerified 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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Collects and monetizes data related to your income, spending habits, debts, and financial status.
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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.
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Tracks your browsing habits, online searches, shopping behaviors, and content preferences.
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Tracks and sells your location history, movements, and device-based geolocation data.
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 BeenVerified
BeenVerified offers a manual opt-out process through its website, requiring users to search for their records, submit a request, and verify via email. While this process can remove your data, it is often time-consuming and may require multiple submissions if you have more than one record. Additionally, there's no guarantee that your information won't reappear in the future, necessitating regular checks to maintain privacy.
For detailed instructions, view our Opt-Out Guide.
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BeenVerified Privacy Risks and How to Remove Your Personal Data
Public Records and Online Sources
BeenVerified compiles data from various public records, including court documents, property records, and social media profiles. This information is then organized into comprehensive reports accessible to subscribers.
Automated Data Collection Methods
The company employs automated tools to continuously gather data from online sources, ensuring that its databases remain up-to-date with the latest available information. This includes scraping websites and monitoring public records for new entries.
Challenges in Data Removal
Removing your information from BeenVerified can be a complex process, often requiring multiple steps and ongoing monitoring to ensure that your data doesn't reappear. Utilizing services like mePrism can streamline this process by handling opt-out requests on your behalf and providing continuous monitoring to safeguard your personal information.
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