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California DROP portal is live. One free request covers 600+ data brokers. Step-by-step guide plus what DROP does not cover and why you still need comprehensive protection.

After discovering that dozens of companies had inaccurate information about me, costing me jobs, credit, and opportunities, I spent months manually pulling reports and filing disputes. Two things became clear: the system is broken, and nobody has built the tool that regular people need to fight back. That\'s why Vigilant Privacy exists. We monitor 2,359 data brokers, request disclosures from 37+ consumer reporting agencies, and automate the tedious process of reclaiming your privacy. Unlike other privacy companies, we never sell, share, or monetize your data.

The FBI spent $27 million on a Babel Street contract. DHS has a $1 billion Palantir contract. ICE paid $30 million for Palantir\'s ImmigrationOS. The NSA purchases domestic internet metadata?all without a warrant. This practice, known as ?data laundering,? exploits a loophole where the government buys from data brokers what it would need a warrant to collect directly. 80% of Americans support requiring warrants for these purchases, and the bipartisan Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act is pending in Congress.

Modern vehicles collect driving speed, location history, braking patterns, acceleration data, and even cabin audio. Major automakers including GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Tesla sell this data to insurance companies, marketing firms, and data brokers. GM\'s OnStar collected driving data and sold it to LexisNexis, which then sold it to insurance companies who used it to raise premiums. Vigilant Privacy tracks 15 major automakers in our data broker database and helps you opt out of vehicle data collection programs.

DeleteMe covers roughly 750 brokers at $129/year. Vigilant Privacy covers 2,359 at $9.99/month. This honest head-to-head comparison covers broker coverage, pricing, FCRA disclosure requests, continuous vs. quarterly re-submissions, and what each service actually does?with real data and screenshots. If you\'re deciding between the two, start here.

Honest comparison of coverage, pricing, and privacy practices. Aura covers 200 brokers and shares your data with advertisers. We cover 2,359 and never track you.

Find out exactly what 2,359 companies know about you. Free scan tool, credit report guide, and the data sources you never knew were selling your information.

Side-by-side comparison of Vigilant Privacy, DeleteMe, Aura, Incogni, OneRep, Optery, and DuckDuckGo. Coverage, pricing, and who tracks you.

Step-by-step guide covering 2,359 data brokers, your FCRA rights, and free tools to start protecting your privacy today. Includes how to opt out of the major people-search sites, request consumer file disclosures, dispute inaccurate records, and why one-time removal isn\'t enough. The most comprehensive removal guide available.

The most comprehensive data broker opt-out list available. 2,359 brokers organized by category?people-search engines, background check services, marketing databases, and financial data aggregators. Each entry includes opt-out method, processing time, and verification requirements. Updated June 2026.

Spokeo aggregates data from public records, social networks, and commercial sources into detailed profiles covering address history, relatives, and estimated income. This guide covers the opt-out process, what triggers re-listing, and why your information reappears without automated monitoring. Includes the exact steps and what to expect after submitting.

TruePeopleSearch is a free people-search engine with records on nearly every U.S. adult, including addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and employment history. The opt-out requires passing dual hCaptcha challenges and email verification. This guide covers every step?plus why removal is temporary without ongoing monitoring and how to stay off permanently.

WhitePages has operated since 1997 and holds comprehensive records on virtually every American adult, including WhitePages Premium listings that sell your information to anyone willing to pay. Removal requires phone verification. This guide covers both free and premium listing opt-outs, processing times, and why re-listing happens without continuous monitoring.