What are public records used for?
Public records are information that a governmental body is required to maintain and make available to anyone that makes a request. The idea is that in a democratic country, the citizens should be able to know what their elected officials are doing.
Why are my records public?
While the types of records that are considered public can vary due to state laws, they usually include: Arrest records. Government contracts with businesses. Driver’s license information.
What is DeleteMe?
DeleteMe is a hands-free subscription service that removes you from data broker sites. Data brokers post your personal information online, making your name appear in Google search results.
How can I hide my personal information online?
Removing your personal information from the internet will only go so far in privacy protection. You should also use encryption software, or a VPN, when transferring files, and install internet security and antivirus software on your computer, smartphone and tablet.
How do I find my personal information online?
How to locate your private and personal information online
- Start by going to Google.
- For your second search, enter your first and last name followed by your home address.
- Repeat the step above with various spellings of your name, including a maiden and married name, if those apply.
- Look yourself up directly on some directory sites.
How can I check my personal information?
Go to your local courthouse or search online for record information. Contact the Internal Revenue Service or Social Security Administration. You will need to have Social Security number, birth date and other forms of identification to obtain personal information from these agencies.
How do I find my online footprint?
How to search and find your digital footprint
- Start with a search engine, but go beyond the basics.
- Search some specific sites.
- Run an image search.
- Check HaveIBeenPwned.
- Give yourself Google Privacy and Security Check-Ups.
- Check your social media.
What is your personal data?
Personal data are any information which are related to an identified or identifiable natural person. For example, the telephone, credit card or personnel number of a person, account data, number plate, appearance, customer number or address are all personal data.