DIY Data Exposure Playbook

1) Breach Checks

• Check HaveIBeenPwned for all old emails & phones.
• Rotate breached/reused passwords and enable 2FA.
• Close accounts you no longer use.

2) Broker Checks

Search with your name, city, old phone(s), and old address(es). Submit opt-out requests if you’re listed.

Broker	Search	Opt-Out
Whitepages	Search	Opt-Out
Spokeo	Search	Opt-Out
Radaris	Search	Opt-Out
FastPeopleSearch	Search	Opt-Out
Intelius / TruthFinder / InstantCheckmate	Search	Opt-Out
BeenVerified / PeopleLooker	Search	Opt-Out
PeopleFinders	Search	Opt-Out
MyLife	Search	Opt-Out

3) Public Records

• Google your name + city/phone/address (also try filetype:pdf).
• Check county property/court portals; request confidentiality if available.

4) Ongoing Hygiene

• Use a password manager and 2FA everywhere.
• Freeze credit files (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion).
• Lock your SIM with a port-out PIN.