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One of the most disturbing parts of information technology is the accessibility with which your information may be collected from websites like InstantPeopleFinder.com. These websites record your information, put it online, and make it available to the public.
InstantPeopleFinder.com is a people-search resource that spreads data about users and makes it available to the whole internet. It is a people search service similar to its parent site for an extensive database for common purposes, Intelius.com.
To protect your data from hackers, do the following to avoid Instantpeoplefinder.
The site is affiliated with People Connect and is based in Seattle, WA, United States.
InstantPeopleFinder is a website that allows users to search for people's public information, and people search services provide access to complete background checks.
With millions of available public records, they help you find Names, Ages, Possible relatives, Possible locations, phone numbers, email addresses, and many other public record resources quickly, easily, and for free.
InstantPeopleFinder and similar services can develop profiles on us using information from some sources, including:
InstantPeopleFinder uses personal data to provide services such as:
To protect your privacy, you should opt out of InstantPeopleFinder.
In addition to social networking platforms, consumer information lists, data brokers, state licensing authorities, and voter registration records are some of the many sources from which InstantPeopleFinder obtains personal data.
Individuals with evil intentions, such as hackers or harassers, may use this combined knowledge. Your personal information being exploited can be reduced by choosing not to participate in InstantPeopleFinder.
You must constantly choose to leave the site by asking to have your listing deleted to prevent your information from being listed.
InstantPeopleFinder offers free and premium levels; however, opting out may protect your privacy and reduce the chance that your information will be used for unlawful purposes.
To opt out of InstantPeopleFinder, follow these instructions:
Intelius manages removals for InstantPeopleFinder.com. So, removing yourself from Intelius.com will also remove your information from InstantPeopleFinder.com.
To start the removal process, the first step should be visiting Intelius.com.
Scroll down the page and click the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” to access the opt-out page (handled by PeopleConnect).
You’ll be redirected to the data privacy center. Click the “view public data tools” and then “manage my suppression rules.” This will open the opt-out form.
Enter the email address most likely to be associated with your name. This would be the email you use to sign up for online accounts and receive the most spam. Then, tick the box to agree to their terms and conditions and click “continue.”
Go to your email inbox, open the email from Intelius, and click the “verify email” button.
You’ll be redirected to the suppression page. Enter your date of birth, tick the box to agree to their terms and conditions, and click “continue.”
Date of birth is sensitive information, so exercise your best judgment here. However, Intelius is likely to have this information, and keeping your record available to the public on Intelius could pose more risk to your privacy and security.
Enter your first, middle, and last names. Then tick the box to confirm this is your legal name and click “continue.”
Select the record you want removed.
You may see several records matching the information you have provided. Choose the one that belongs to you and click “continue.” If more than one record belongs to you, you must start a new process for each record you want removed.
Select the email address or phone number to which you have access to verify your identity and click “request verification code.” Depending on your chosen method, you will receive an email or SMS with the confirmation number. Enter the verification code on the next page to complete the process.
Intelius owns Instant People Finder and thus shares its database with them. So, removing yourself from Intelius will remove you from Instant People Finder. Removing yourself from Intelius requires you to fill out an opt-out form and verify your email address. Your listing should be removed within 72 hours.
It should only take 5 – 10 minutes to complete the Intelius data removal process.
InstantPeopleFinder is a popular website for storing personal information about individuals around the world.
Opt-out refers to several methods by which individuals can avoid receiving unsolicited product or service information.
Opting out of InstantPeopleFinder is one step towards managing your online presence and protecting your privacy.
Remember, you have control over your personal information.
Understanding your options and taking action can create a more secure and private online experience.