Automated Data Broker Removal for Personal Privacy Protection
Protect your employees, executives, and organization from digital threats with VanishID’s industry-leading data broker removal service.
We eliminate personal and corporate data from the internet before attackers can use it against you.
What Is Data Broker Removal?
Data broker removal involves identifying and eliminating personal or corporate information from third-party data broker websites. These sites collect, sell, and trade sensitive data, typically without consent.
As reported by Duke University’s Technology Policy Lab, since 2004, nearly 15 billion accounts have been exposed in breaches, including 3 billion U.S. accounts. Much of this data ends up for sale or distribution on the dark web.
Why Do You Need Data Broker Removal Services?
- Publicly exposed employee and executive data fuels phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks.
- Sensitive leaks tied to your business can damage brand trust and investor confidence.
- Removing PII like addresses or phone numbers helps protect the privacy of executives and employees.
- Data exposure can lead to regulatory scrutiny and legal risk under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
- Information collected by brokers is often resold on the dark web, where threat actors can exploit it.
Protect Your Data Before It’s Too Late
Choose the best data removal services and don’t let brokers trade your information. React fast before cyberattackers get it.
161kData broker listings removed | 19,566Lives Protected | 20,197Dark web clear tex credential exposure alerts sent | 5.1 MPieces of PII removed |
Take Control of Online Exposure
🛡️ Invest in Active Internet Information Removal
VanishID’s data broker removal service goes far beyond basic scan-and-report tools.
We actively search for and eliminate sensitive personal and organizational information from hundreds of data broker platforms across the U.S. and internationally—continuously and at scale.
This hands-off, fully managed solution helps businesses stay ahead of privacy threats without burdening internal teams.
⚙️ Automate PII Removal Across Public Data Markets
Our platform identifies exposed addresses, phone numbers, emails, and employment history published without consent.
We automatically send verified takedown requests on your behalf and persistently follow up to ensure compliance and permanent data removal.
This reduces the time, effort, and legal complexity of navigating broker takedown procedures manually.
📌 Protect Executives, Employees & Families
VanishID offers not only comprehensive digital executive protection but also solutions tailored to any of your employees.
We prioritize critical exposure tied to job roles, threat posture, and known attacker tactics, delivering full-spectrum coverage that’s easy to scale across your organization.
Importantly, coverage can be extended to family members, ensuring that personal risk doesn’t translate into professional compromise.
🔐 Eliminate Reconnaissance Data Before It’s Used
Cybercriminals use data broker sites for reconnaissance ahead of phishing, account takeover, or impersonation attacks. VanishID removes that fuel, reducing the attack surface before threats escalate into incidents.
By constantly monitoring the dark web and disrupting attacker workflows early, we help prevent data-driven threats before they start.
📥 Receive Verified Removal Reports and Exposure Alerts
All removals are logged and tracked via your secure portal. You’ll receive real-time alerts and regularly updated dashboards showing what data has been found, where it was removed from, and how your organization’s exposure is changing over time.
You can get your notifications via email, Slack, or Microsoft Teams to access them easily.
📊 Measure and Prove Risk Reduction
Security and privacy teams gain access to visual reporting tools, exposure heatmaps, and individual risk scores.
As a result, you can quantify ROI, improve compliance readiness, and demonstrate progress to leadership with shareable, audit-ready reports.
These insights make it easier to align data privacy with strategic risk management and cybersecurity KPIs.
How Do Our Data Broker Removal Services Work?
1. Discovery and Exposure Mapping
We start by identifying exposed personal and professional information for your employees and executives across hundreds of data broker websites.
This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, employment data, and more.
Our system builds a detailed exposure map to prioritize removals based on risk level, role sensitivity, and business impact. Typically, cybersecurity protection for executives is the most important, but we don’t ignore any potential threats.
2. Automated Takedown Requests
Once exposed data is confirmed, VanishID automatically issues verified takedown requests to each data broker, following their specific legal and procedural guidelines.
Our system persists until confirmation is received, reducing manual input and eliminating the chance of missed or ignored requests.
We track every request to ensure accountability and transparency.
3. Continuous Monitoring and Re-Scanning
Data brokers frequently republish or reacquire deleted information. That’s why our service includes ongoing monitoring and routine rescanning to detect new or resurfaced exposures.
If data reappears or a new listing is found, the takedown cycle begins again until it is deleted again.
4. Executive and Team Alerts
Your organization is kept informed through real-time alerts delivered via chosen communication channels.
These notifications cover new exposures, completed internet information removals, or urgent threats requiring your attention.
Alerts are role-based, so the right people receive the right insights at the right time.
5. Reporting and Risk Reduction Analytics
All activity is logged in your secure portal, with dashboards showing the number of removals, exposure trends, high-risk individuals, and overall risk scores.
These visual reports help CISOs and privacy teams track progress, demonstrate ROI, and support regulatory or board reporting. Thanks to our personal data removal services, you’ll always know where your exposure stands and how fast it’s shrinking.
This helps your security team track progress, demonstrate ROI, and make informed decisions based on dynamically changing digital risks.
See the Impact for Free
Experience the power of VanishID’s data broker removal service with a risk-free 14-day trial—no long-term commitment required.
See firsthand how quickly we can reduce your organization’s exposure and protect your people from data-driven threats.
FAQ
What exactly is a data broker, and why is it a problem for businesses?
A data broker is a company that collects and sells personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, employment details, and more) often without the individual’s knowledge or consent.
This is a major security issue for businesses, as threat actors use these sources to gather details for phishing, impersonation, or social engineering attacks targeting employees or executives.
Simply put, if your people are exposed on these sites, your company is vulnerable and needs proper cybersecurity protection.
How does VanishID remove data from brokers?
We combine advanced technology with legal and procedural know-how to identify your exposed information and then issue takedown requests to hundreds of brokers.
These requests are sent automatically and monitored for compliance. If a broker ignores the request, we follow up repeatedly until your data is removed.
Our system is persistent, thorough, and tailored to each broker’s specific internet information removal policies.
What types of information do you remove?
We remove a wide range of personally identifiable information (PII) that could be used to target your employees or organization.
This includes names, home addresses, phone numbers, personal and work emails, known relatives, employment history, and social profile links.
For executives and high-risk individuals, we prioritize sensitive data that attackers are most likely to exploit.
How is this different from other data removal tools or services?
Most “data removal” tools simply scan the web and give you a report. VanishID actually takes action. We don’t just tell you where the exposure is—we remove it. And we don’t stop after one pass.
Our service runs continuously, checking for new or republished data and automatically re-initiating the takedown process.
Everything is visible through a secure client dashboard, with real-time updates and clear reporting.
How long does it take to see results?
In many cases, you’ll see the first data removals happen within the first 48 to 72 hours. Some brokers process requests quickly, while others may take a few weeks.
That said, most organizations start seeing measurable reductions in exposure within the first two weeks (especially if you start with our 14-day free trial).
Will the data come back after it’s removed?
Unfortunately, data brokers can reacquire or republish information over time, especially if they purchase updated databases or scrape new sources.
That’s why our service is continuous, not a one-time fix. If we detect that a removed record has reappeared, we automatically reinitiate the whole process and keep you informed along the way.
Is this service only for executives?
Not at all. While we do offer enhanced protection for high-profile executives, our data broker removal services are designed to scale across your entire workforce.
You can extend coverage to all employees, specific departments, or even family members of key personnel. Protecting your people makes your whole organization more secure.
Is this service compliant with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA?
Yes. Our processes are designed to comply with major privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
Our service removes data collected or shared without consent, supporting your organization’s broader compliance and data protection goals.
Will I need to install any software?
No installation is needed. VanishID is a fully managed, cloud-based service. You get access to a secure portal where you can track removals, receive alerts, and view detailed analytics.
Integration with communication tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and email ensures that updates are delivered wherever your team works.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy—and it’s free for 14 days. Just sign up, select the individuals you want protected, and we’ll take care of the rest. No complicated setup, no hidden fees.
You’ll get immediate information on your exposure and begin removals within days.
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