Intelius  Opt-Out Guide: How to Remove Your Personal Information

Overview:

What is Intelius?

Intelius is a prominent data broker that provides public records and personal information lookup services. They collect and share details sourced from public records, social media, and third-party sources. Intelius offers individuals the ability to search for others' names, addresses, contact information, and more. However, the data is often outdated or incorrect, leading many to seek removal from its platform to protect their privacy. 

Types of personal information they expose:

• Full Name

• Home and Previous Addresses

• Phone Numbers (cell, home, etc.)

• Email Addresses

• Age and Date of Birth

• Relatives and Household Members

• Criminal Records

• Employment History

• Education Background

• Property Ownership

Risks to privacy if the data is not removed:

If your data remains on Intelius, it can be accessed by anyone online, increasing the risk of identity theft, scams, or unwanted solicitations. It may also be used by employers, landlords, or strangers to make judgments about you without your consent.

Why this guide exists:

This guide is designed to help you take control of your personal information and remove it from Intelius. By following this process, you can significantly reduce your exposure to unwanted attention and safeguard your privacy.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of opting out of Intelius.

Opt-Out Process at a Glance

• Time to Complete: 5-10 minutes

• Information Required: Email Address

• Verification Required: Yes - Email Confirmation 

• Data Removal Timeline: Within 72 hours 

• VPN Required: No

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

Step 1: Go to Intelius

• Visit the Opt-Out Page: https://www.intelius.com/privacy-center/

• Click 'Right to Delete'.

Step 2: Choose Privacy Option

• On the Data Privacy center, click 'Right to Delete'.

• Scroll down and look for 'Right to Delete'.

• Click 'Suppression Request' which is highlighted in blue.

  

Step 3: Suppression Form

You will be directed to PeopleConnect since the company uses this for suppression requests.

• Enter your email address in the box provided.

• Tick the box to verify that you agree to receive transactional emails regarding the use of the suppression tool.

• Click 'Continue.'

Step 4: Confirm the Request

If a confirmation email is sent, open it and click the verification link to complete your request.

Step 5: Confirmation of Date of Birth

After you verify your email, you will be directed back to the website.

• Enter your Date of Birth.

• Tick the verification box to confirm that the birthdate provided is correct. This cannot be changed once saved.

• Click 'Continue'.

Step 6: Fill Out Legal Name Form

• Enter your First Name, Middle Name (optional), Last Name.

• Click 'Continue' button.

Step 7: Matching Records

• Select the record that describes you.

• Click 'Continue'.

Step 8: Verification

• Choose the phone number or email address you want to use for verification.

• Enter the matching email address.

• Click 'Request Verification Code'.

Step 9: Confirmation of Request

After you receive the email, click the verification link so your request can be processed.

Additional Notes

• Intelius shares data with affiliated sites. It is encouraged to check these sites, too.

• Data removal may take up to 45 days. Follow up if you do not receive any correspondence within this period.

• Intelius may retain some data for compliance reasons.

• Their database may repopulate your data through future updates, so recheck periodically.

Need Help?

Intelius can be persistent, and your data might surface again even after removal. If you'd prefer not to manage the process manually or want continuous protection, Privacy Bee can handle it for you, automatically monitoring and removing your information from Intelius and dozens of similar data brokers.