How to remove yourself from Private Records
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Private Records (Private Records 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, Oregon and Vermont. Its registration also lists these 3 sites: peoplesearch123.com, backgroundcheckers.net, personsearchers.com.
Opt out of Private Records yourself
- Start from the privacy page Private Records lists in its data broker registration: www.privaterecords.net.
- Follow what Private Records told the Oregon data broker registry about opting out:
Any individual may submit a deletion request by calling toll free at (888) 270-9304 or by removing their information at our portal https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing Private Records may request additional information to verify deletion requests from an individual as necessary.
Link given there: www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing - Follow what Private Records told the Vermont data broker registry about opting out:
Consumers can opt-out of sales of data (having brokered personal information publicly displayed on the Private Records website) using a self-help tool located at https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing. Consumers can also contact Private Records for assistance with opting out.
Link given there: www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing - Skip email: GhostVault's demands to Private Records's registry email address bounced, so use its web route.
- Keep a copy of what you sent and the date. Search for your name on privaterecords.net again in a few weeks to check the listing is gone.
What you cannot opt out of: Private Records told the Vermont registry: "Consumers may not opt out of Private Records criminal record database without providing a valid order of expungement. Opting out does not apply to data collection or inclusion in Private Records databases."
Private Records told the Vermont registry that it accepts opt-outs from an authorized agent, so someone else can file for you.
What GhostVault does for Private Records
- Reads every reply and tells you when Private Records asks for something only you can give.
- Counts a removal only when Private Records states the deletion in writing. A sent or delivered demand is never shown as removed.
Private Records opt-out FAQ
How do I opt out of Private Records?
You can start from the privacy page Private Records lists in its data broker registration (https://www.privaterecords.net). In its Vermont registration, Private Records describes its opt-out this way: "Consumers can opt-out of sales of data (having brokered personal information publicly displayed on the Private Records website) using a self-help tool located at https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing. Consumers can also contact Private Records for assistance with opting out."
Is Private Records a registered data broker?
Yes. Private Records LLC is registered as a data broker in California, Oregon and Vermont. Its registration lists these sites: privaterecords.net, peoplesearch123.com, backgroundcheckers.net, personsearchers.com.
Can someone else opt me out of Private Records?
Private Records 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.