In this post, we’ll cover what CyberBackgroundCheck is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of CyberBackgroundCheck.
What is CyberBackgroundCheck?
CyberBackgroundChecks provides free and anonymous email address, phone number, address and name searches on their website. Searches return extremely detailed, sensitive personal information on individuals including but not limited to; current and previous addresses, names of relatives and associates, a detailed map showing the location of an individuals current residence, public records, birthdate, criminal records, and business records and assets.
If you are concerned about your personal information being on display on websites like CyberBackgroundChecks, take action and Opt Out. Follow the steps in Optery’s Opt Out guide provided below and remove your private data from CyberBackgroundChecks.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from CyberBackgroundCheck?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like CyberBackgroundCheck:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from CyberBackgroundCheck by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.
- If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.
How do I Opt Out of CyberBackgroundChecks Manually?
1) Go to the CyberBackgroundChecks home page here: https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click Remove My Record.
2) In the Record Removal Request form that appears, enter your first and last name and your email address in the fields where indicated. Check the agreement box, complete the security CAPTCHA and then click Send Request.
NOTE: A security check window might appear before the Record Removal Request form does. Click through the security check if requested.
IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here
3) An on screen notification will appear indicating a verification email message has been sent to the email address you provided.
4) Check your inbox for an email from CyberBackgroundChecks. Open the email and click the Click here to fill out the record removal form link to complete your opt out request.
5) In the Removal Form that appears, enter the required information in the fields where indicated. Your first name, last name, email address, your date of birth, and city and state where you live. Some of the fields will be pre-filled with the information you provided in the form from Step 2. Complete the security CAPTCHA and click Submit.
6) An on screen notification will appear confirming your successful opt out request. Your personal information will be removed from the CyberBackgroundChecks website.
You have taken a simple, but important step towards reclaiming your privacy. However, there are hundreds of People Search Sites out there displaying peoples’ personal information. They are constantly changing and being updated. It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of these data brokers which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers continuously. We do all the work. You get your time back and more peace of mind. Bonus tip: if you’re a business owner worried about the security of your employees, we also have Optery for Business.