How PeopleFinders Collects, Sells, and Shares Your Personal Data
PeopleFinders
PeopleFinders is a U.S.-based data broker specializing in aggregating and selling personal information through public records and proprietary databases. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, it offers services like background checks, reverse phone lookups, and address searches. The platform compiles data from over 6,000 sources, including court records, property deeds, and voter registrations, to create detailed profiles on individuals.
URL
peoplefinders.com
Support Email
peoplefinders.com/opt-out
Type of Data Broker
People Search
Aggression level
High
What PeopleFinders 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 PeopleFinders
PeopleFinders provides an opt-out process via their website, but it can be cumbersome. Users must submit a request through the opt-out page, verify their email, and complete a form with personal details. Processing may take several days, and there's no guarantee that all data will be removed. Additionally, since PeopleFinders regularly updates its database, your information may reappear, necessitating repeated opt-out requests
For detailed instructions, view our Opt-Out Guide.
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PeopleFinders Privacy Risks and How to Remove Your Personal Data
How PeopleFinders Aggregates Your Data
PeopleFinders collects data from various public and private sources, including court records, property deeds, voter registrations, and other publicly accessible databases. This information is then compiled into comprehensive profiles that are sold to individuals and businesses for purposes like background checks and contact tracing.
Automated Data Collection Methods
The company employs automated systems to continuously gather and update information from its data sources. This means that even after opting out, your data can be re-collected and republished if it appears in new public records. PeopleFinders' data aggregation processes are ongoing, making it challenging to maintain long-term privacy without continuous monitoring.
Challenges in Data Removal
Removing your information from PeopleFinders is not a one-time task. Due to the company's persistent data collection practices, your personal information may reappear even after successful opt-out requests. This necessitates regular checks and repeated opt-out submissions. Privacy services like mePrism can assist by automating the monitoring and removal process, helping to ensure your data remains private over time.
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