Table of Contents
- What is TruthFinder?
- How Does TruthFinder Obtain Information?
- 1. Begin filling out a suppression request
- 2. Enter your date of birth, tick the checkbox, and click "Continue”
- 3. Provide your legal name, tick the checkbox, and click “Continue”
- 4. Choose the record that belongs to you and click "Continue”
- 5. Select your preferred method of verification and click "Request Verification Code"
- 6. Remove your data from other sites
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What is TruthFinder?
TruthFinder is an online platform designed for consumer searches, enabling individuals to access information about various connections by inputting specific details such as a name and state. Unlike standard people search engines, TruthFinder offers an expanded range of background check features, providing users with comprehensive reports that often encompass address histories, contact information, criminal records, social media accounts, and affiliations with relatives or associates.
How Does TruthFinder Obtain Information?
TruthFinder’s data collection involves:
- Access to Public Records: Similar to other data aggregators, they crawl data from publicly available records, including government databases, court filings, property records, and more.
- Scraping: Utilizing crawlers, they collect data from a diverse array of sources; such as online directories, social media platforms, websites, and county/government sites.
- Opt-In Services and Surveys: Individuals may unintentionally share their information through opt-in services or surveys, inadvertently agreeing to terms that allow data sharing with third parties.
- Data Sharing Agreements: TruthFinder may obtain data through partnerships and agreements with businesses, organizations, or websites that share user data with third-party services.
1. Begin filling out a suppression request
To start the data removal process, click me to begin filling out the suppression request form on PeopleConnect (the parent company responsible for handling all opt-outs).
2. Enter your date of birth, tick the checkbox, and click "Continue”
3. Provide your legal name, tick the checkbox, and click “Continue”
4. Choose the record that belongs to you and click "Continue”
5. Select your preferred method of verification and click "Request Verification Code"
6. Remove your data from other sites
Congratulations on taking the first steps in securing your online presence! It's essential to be aware that even though you've initiated the removal process, it may take several business days for your data to be completely removed from their platform. It's important to occasionally revisit the site to verify that your data has not reappeared (in which case you'll need to repeat the process).
In the United States, there are hundreds of active data brokers. To protect yourself from potential invasions of your online privacy and mitigate associated risks, we recommend proactively opting out of all people search websites and data broker platforms. To do this effectively, you can begin by searching for yourself on popular search engines or identifying data brokers active in your area. Then, follow the opt-out procedures for each platform individually.
If you find yourself pressed for time and prioritize safeguarding your data privacy, an automated opt-out service like PrivacyZen can be your solution. PrivacyZen efficiently eliminates your information from major data brokers, providing a convenient and time-saving option.
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