People Background Check Opt-Out Guide: How to Remove Your Personal Information

Overview:-

What is People Background Check?

People Background Check is a data aggregation site that compiles and displays publicly accessible personal information about individuals. It gathers this data from various public records and online sources to create profiles that others can search.

Types of personal information they expose:

• Full names and aliases

• Home addresses (current and past)

• Phone numbers

• Email addresses

• Age and birthdate

• Relatives and known associates

• Possible criminal records

• Property ownership details

Risks to privacy if the data is not removed

• Identity theft - exposed personal info can be exploited by scammers

• Stalking or harassment - easy access to addresses and contact info increases risk

• Employment or relationship issues - outdated or misleading data may damage reputation

• Loss of control over personal data - users may not know where or how their data is being used

Why this guide exists:

This guide helps individuals understand what kind of personal information is available on People Background Check and offers steps to remove it. It exists to protect people's privacy and minimize potential harm from having sensitive data publicly accessible.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of opting out of People Background Check.

Opt-Out Process at a Glance

• Time to Complete: 5-10 minutes

• Information Required: First and last name, city or state, email address

• Verification Required: Yes - Email confirmation.

• Data Removal Timeline: 48 hours

• VPN Required: No

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

Step 1: Go to People Background Check

Navigate to the data broker's website: https://people-background-check.com/

Step 2: Search for Your Name

• Enter your first name, last name, city or state in the search bar. 

• Click "Search" to find your listing.

Step 3: Locate your profile

• Browse through the search results to find your profile. 

• Click on your name to open it.

Step 4: Profile URL

• Once your profile page opens, copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

Step 5: Access the Opt-Out Form 

• Click Opt Out in the footer or visit https://people-background-check.com/ng/control/privacy

Step 5: Submit Your Request

• Paste the URL of your profile (copied from your browser's address bar).

• Enter your full name and a valid email address in the form. 

• Click the 'Submit Opt-Out Request' button.

Step 6: Confirm Your Request 

• Upon submitting your opt-out request, you will receive a confirmation email. 

• For security reasons, you must click the confirmation link in the email to initiate processing.

Step 7: Confirm the Request

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

Additional Notes

• You can track the status of your request at https://people-background-check.com/control/check_request_status

• Use a masked or disposable email address for the submission to avoid future spam.

• Once you submit your opt-out request, typically processes it within 48 hours. However, it could take longer depending on the volume of requests or specific circumstances.

Need Help?

If you're having trouble removing your information from People Background Check, consider using a privacy protection service like Privacy Bee that handles the opt-out process for you.