How to remove yourself from CheckPeople
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CheckPeople (CHECKPEOPLE, LLC) is a people-search company: its sites let anyone look up people by name, phone number or address. It is registered as a data broker in California and Vermont.
Opt out of CheckPeople yourself
- Start from the privacy page CheckPeople lists in its data broker registration: checkpeople.com/privacy-rights.
- Follow what CheckPeople told the Vermont data broker registry about opting out:
customer request via email or phone call or submit opt out via form on website...
- Or email a deletion request to compliance@checkpeople.com. This is the privacy address GhostVault sends its demands to.
- Keep a copy of what you sent and the date. Search for your name on checkpeople.com again in a few weeks to check the listing is gone.
What you cannot opt out of: CheckPeople told the Vermont registry: "NA all consumers can opt out of all sales activities..."
CheckPeople told the Vermont registry that it accepts opt-outs from an authorized agent, so someone else can file for you.
Want screenshots of each step? Read our CheckPeople opt-out guide.
What happened when GhostVault asked CheckPeople to delete data
Between February 2026 and October 2026, GhostVault sent 55 deletion demands to CheckPeople for its customers. 50 were delivered. Outcomes below are read from CheckPeople's replies on file as of October 12, 2026.
In replies on file, CheckPeople asked for this before going further:
- more identifying details to find the record: 13 demands
These counts reflect replies GhostVault has on file and are not a measure of a broker's overall responsiveness. Counts are demands, not people; some customers were refiled. Delivered excludes bounced sends and sends with no delivery evidence. "Deletion stated in writing" means CheckPeople wrote that it deleted the data. It is not an independent check. Figures appear only with at least 5 delivered demands from 5 different customers.
What GhostVault does for CheckPeople
- Sends CheckPeople a written deletion demand under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as your authorized agent.
- Reads every reply and tells you when CheckPeople asks for something only you can give.
- Counts a removal only when CheckPeople states the deletion in writing. A sent or delivered demand is never shown as removed.
CheckPeople opt-out FAQ
How do I opt out of CheckPeople?
You can start from the privacy page CheckPeople lists in its data broker registration (https://checkpeople.com/privacy-rights), or email a deletion request to compliance@checkpeople.com. In its Vermont registration, CheckPeople describes its opt-out this way: "customer request via email or phone call or submit opt out via form on website..."
What has CheckPeople said about GhostVault's deletion demands?
GhostVault sent 55 deletion demands to CheckPeople between February 2026 and October 2026, and 50 were delivered. In replies on file as of October 12, 2026, CheckPeople stated in writing that it deleted the data for 3 demands and said it held no data on the person for 1 demand. These counts reflect replies GhostVault has on file and are not a measure of a broker's overall responsiveness.
What does CheckPeople ask for before it deletes data?
In replies to GhostVault's demands, CheckPeople asked for: more identifying details to find the record (13 demands).
Is CheckPeople a registered data broker?
Yes. CHECKPEOPLE, LLC is registered as a data broker in California and Vermont.
Can someone else opt me out of CheckPeople?
CheckPeople told the Vermont registry that it lets consumers authorize a third party to opt out for them. A service like GhostVault can file on your behalf with your signed authorization.