How to Remove Yourself From USA Trace

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What is USATrace?

USATrace 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, USATrace 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. However, the reliability of these reports for critical decisions like employment or housing is questionable.

How Does USATrace Obtain Information?

USATrace's data collection involves:

Access to Public Records: Similar to other data aggregators, USATrace draws data from publicly available records, including government databases, court filings, property records, and more.

Advanced Data Aggregation: Utilizing complex algorithms, USATrace aggregates data from diverse sources, such as online databases, social media platforms, surveys, and public and private repositories of information.

Opt-In Services and Surveys: Individuals may unintentionally provide their information to USATrace through opt-in services or surveys, inadvertently agreeing to terms that allow data sharing with third parties.

Data Sharing Agreements: USATrace may obtain data through partnerships and agreements with businesses, organizations, or websites that share user data with third-party services, contributing to the comprehensive database maintained by USATrace.

1. Navigate to the USA Trace website.

Click me to go to USA Trace.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Your Privacy link.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your full name, city, and state. Click “Start”.

4. Locate your record listing and click “Copy Link”.

5. Write an email requesting your opt-out request to research@usatrace.com.

Put ‘Block Info’ in the subject line.

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.