ChoicePoint Opt-Out: Delete Your Data (2026)
ChoicePoint was a large background-check and data analytics company acquired by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Although the ChoicePoint brand has been absorbed into the broader LexisNexis data ecosystem, records and opt-out guides still circulate under the ChoicePoint name. This guide explains how to submit a data-deletion or suppression request to remove your information from this background-check database.
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Why opt out of ChoicePoint?
ChoicePoint — and its successor entity LexisNexis Risk Solutions — maintains extensive background-check databases used by employers, insurers, and landlords. Three risks are particularly relevant. First, the accuracy of data in background-check systems is imperfect; errors in a record can cause real harm in hiring or tenancy decisions without your knowledge. Second, ChoicePoint-era data may still circulate through LexisNexis products and secondary resellers, making the footprint larger than a single site. Third, FCRA-governed background checks come with consumer rights you may not be exercising — including the right to request your file and dispute errors. Submitting a removal or suppression request is a legitimate exercise of those rights.
Quick facts
| Type of site | Background-check / consumer data analytics |
|---|---|
| Data shown | Name, address history, background-check records, financial indicators |
| Opt-out method | Privacy request via LexisNexis consumer portal or written request |
| Typical removal time | 30–45 days |
How to opt out of ChoicePoint
- Identify the correct opt-out channel. Because ChoicePoint is now part of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, navigate to the LexisNexis consumer privacy page to submit your request rather than searching for a standalone ChoicePoint opt-out form.
- Visit the LexisNexis opt-out portal. Go to the LexisNexis consumer opt-out or privacy page and locate the form for suppressing your public-facing consumer profile.
- Complete the suppression form. Provide your full name, date of birth, current address, and email address. Some forms request a copy of a government-issued ID to verify your identity before processing.
- Submit the request. Send the completed form. For identity-sensitive requests, you may also need to mail a physical letter to LexisNexis's privacy team.
- Await confirmation. LexisNexis typically acknowledges requests within a few business days. Full suppression of consumer-facing profiles can take up to 30–45 days.
- Request your consumer file. Under the FCRA, you are entitled to a free copy of your file. Request it after confirmation to verify what data remains and whether anything needs to be disputed.
Steps current as of 2026; if the broker has changed their flow, see their current privacy or opt-out page.
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What to expect after opting out
ChoicePoint data, now managed through LexisNexis Risk Solutions, can take up to thirty to forty-five days to be suppressed after your request is processed. Note that suppression from the consumer-facing search product is different from removal from background-check reports used by employers or insurers — FCRA disputes are handled separately. Keep a record of your submission confirmation in case you need to follow up. Data sourced from public records may resurface over time if those upstream records are refreshed.
Frequently asked questions
Is ChoicePoint still a separate company?
No. ChoicePoint was acquired by LexisNexis Risk Solutions in 2008. Data that was historically part of ChoicePoint's databases now falls under the LexisNexis umbrella.
What is the difference between a ChoicePoint suppression and a dispute?
A suppression removes your profile from public-facing search products. A dispute challenges the accuracy of specific information in a background-check report under the FCRA.
Can I see what data ChoicePoint or LexisNexis has on me before opting out?
Yes. Under the FCRA, you can request your consumer disclosure file from LexisNexis at no charge once per year.
How long does it take ChoicePoint data to be removed?
Suppression of consumer profiles generally takes 30–45 days. FCRA disputes may take up to 30 days to investigate.
Will opting out of ChoicePoint stop background checks from showing my records?
A consumer-facing suppression may reduce visibility in some search products but does not necessarily remove you from all background-check reports. Employer or tenant screening reports are governed by the FCRA and require separate dispute processes.
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