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Q: Who can sign up for Data Removal?

Currently, new ExpressVPN users in the U.S. will have the option to add Data Removal to their subscription during checkout. . At this time, existing ExpressVPN users in the U.S. (who signed up before Oct. 28, 2024) do not have access to Data Removal, but we will be making it available to them soon. Rollout for other regions will be confirmed later..

Q: How do you know if a data broker or people-search site has my information?

We start by asking you to supply some basic information, including your phone number, email address, and date of birth. Next, we scan data brokers and people-search websites for any matches to your data. When a match is found, we promptly work to have it removed.

Q: How much does a subscription to Data Removal cost?

Data Removal is included for free when you sign up for two years of ExpressVPN, provided you’re a U.S. user who subscribed after Oct. 28, 2024. View the latest plans and pricing on ExpressVPN’s order page.

Your personal information is a commodity to data brokers. Our Data Removal service (available in U.S. only) scans data brokers and people-search sites to find and remove your details.

Data Removal: 3 steps to erase your information

While individuals can request for their personal data to be removed from data broker sites and people search sites, our service saves you time and effort by handling the process for you. Here’s how it works:

Step 1

Search for data

Our data scanning tool searches for your personal information on data-broker and people-search sites.

Step 2

Remove data from brokers

Our service handles the time-consuming process of submitting removal requests to data brokers.

Step 3

Ongoing monitoring

We continue to monitor the sites to ensure your data is successfully taken down and doesn’t reappear.

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Why Data Removal?

Data brokers expose your personally identifiable information—your full name, phone number, home address, and more—making you vulnerable to identity theft, cyberattacks, robocalls, and harassment. While you can manually request removal, it’s a time-consuming process that can take over 300 hours annually. ExpressVPN’s Data Removal service simplifies and protects your privacy without the hassle.

Feel empowered. Ensure you’re doing all that you can to prevent the sale of your personal information.
Reduce unwanted solicitation. Stop receiving so many unsolicited offers, spam messages, and junk letters.
Better privacy. Privacy should be a right. Minimize who knows about your contact details, location, and relationships.
Prevent identity theft. To pretend to be you, identity thieves first need your information. Stop them from getting it.
Hassle-free. The service sends deletion or opt-out requests to numerous data-broker and people-search sites on your behalf.

Comprehensive identity protection with our 2-year plan

ID Alerts

Know about your data exposure. ID Alerts notifies you when it detects activities like unauthorized address changes and personal data appearing on the dark web.

ID Theft Insurance

Gain peace of mind with our ID Theft Insurance, which reimburses eligible losses if your identity is used fraudulently by someone else.

Credit Scanner

Easily monitor your credit activity right in the ExpressVPN app. Credit Scanner helps you to catch signs of identity theft, and offers tips on raising your credit score.

Data Removal

Actively scours people-search sites and data brokers to locate and remove your personal details. Included only with the two-year plan.

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Available for U.S. users only, Data Removal and all our other identity protection services are free when you get ExpressVPN’s two-year plan. Secure your online activity while safeguarding your identity from fraudsters.

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Frequently asked questions

What do data brokers do?

Data brokers collect personal information about individuals and organize the data to create detailed profiles, which are sold or licensed to other third-party companies for targeted advertising, background checks, credit scoring, and other purposes.

Examples of these personal details include your date of birth, home address, buying behavior, relatives, and divorce and marriage records. People often have little knowledge or control over how their data is used.

What are people-search sites?

People-search sites are online platforms that allow users to look up information about individuals, compromising privacy. These sites aggregate and display data from various public records and other sources, providing details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles, criminal records, property records, and sometimes even financial or employment information. Common uses for people search sites include finding contact information, verifying someone's identity, and conducting background checks.

Who can sign up for Data Removal?

How can I access Data Removal after I’ve purchased it?

If you have subscribed to Data Removal, you must first set it up either within the ExpressVPN mobile apps by going to Upgrades > Data Removal, or on your ExpressVPN Account page.

You’ll be prompted to enter some of your personal information so that the service can scan for and remove your data. Please note that the personal information you share for the Data Removal service will be handled in accordance with our Identity Defender Privacy Policy.

How do you know if a data broker or people-search site has my information?

How long does it take to remove or opt-out my information from data-broker and people-search sites?

The time it takes for a data broker to honor our removal request can vary significantly. Some sites act within hours, while others may take weeks or even months. We persistently monitor each site and will let you know when your information is removed. You can track the progress of each removal directly from your dashboard.

Additionally, we keep monitoring these sources to ensure your data stays removed or opted out, and to detect any new information that may appear. If necessary, we resubmit requests or provide guidance to help you maintain control over your data.

How much does a subscription to Data Removal cost?

Is Data Removal part of Identity Defender?

Yes, Data Removal is part of ExpressVPN’s comprehensive Identity Defender suite of tools designed to offer multi-layered identity protection. Alongside Data Removal, Identity Defender includes ID Theft Insurance, ID Alerts, and Credit Scanner services. Together, these tools provide you with a holistic approach to safeguarding your identity.

Credit Scanner: Monitors your credit activity, enabling you to quickly take action when there are suspicious activities.
ID Theft Insurance*: Offers up to $1M coverage in the event of identity theft.
ID Alerts: Scours the dark web for your data, and checks for SSN and address changes.
Data Removal: Sends data removal requests on your behalf to data brokers and people search sites, keeping your personal details out of unwanted hands.

Each tool focuses on a different aspect of identity protection, and together they empower you to take greater control over your personal data.