How to Opt Out of MyLife and Remove Your Personal Information

How to Opt Out of MyLife and Protect Your Privacy | CleanData Guide

Your personal information should be private, but MyLife compiles and displays it for anyone to see. From your address and phone number to employment history and even criminal records, MyLife builds detailed profiles that can put your privacy and security at risk. If you value your privacy, removing your information from MyLife is a crucial step in safeguarding your personal security.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to remove your data from MyLife and protect your privacy.

What is MyLife and Why Should You Remove Your Data?

MyLife.com is an online directory and reputation management website that gathers detailed personal information and assigns a “reputation score” based on your public records. Anyone can search for your profile and see:

• Full Name and Aliases

• Current and Past Addresses

• Phone Numbers and Email Addresses

• Family Members and Associates

• Employment History

• Criminal Records, Lawsuits, and Liens

Having this data readily available puts you at risk of identity theft, harassment, and unwanted contact. The reputation score can also harm your professional and personal life if based on outdated or inaccurate information.

Want to learn more about how data brokers like MyLife operate? Check out our guide on What Do Data Brokers Do to better understand how your information is used.

How to Remove Your Information from MyLife: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to the MyLife Homepage

Open your web browser and visit the MyLife homepage. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link.

Step 2: Search for Your Profile URL

You’ll be redirected to the MyLife Opt-Out form. Click on the “Find URL of Reputation Profile by Last Name” link. A new window will appear with letters of the alphabet. Click the first letter of your last name to begin your search.

Step 3: Locate Your Profile

Scroll through the list of names and find your profile. If your name appears multiple times, you’ll need to repeat this process for each listing to ensure complete removal.

Step 4: Copy Your Profile URL

Once your profile opens, copy the URL from the address bar.

Step 5: Fill Out the Opt-Out Form

Return to the MyLife Opt-Out form. Enter your first name, last name, state, and the profile URL. Paste the URL you copied earlier and complete the CAPTCHA security check. Click “Opt Out” to proceed.

Tip: Use a disposable email address to avoid being added to marketing lists. You can learn more about protecting your personal information online in our blog post on How to Remove Your Name from Google.

Step 6: Confirm Your Opt-Out Request

After clicking “Opt Out,” a confirmation message will appear. Your data should be removed from MyLife’s database within a few days.

For more guidance on protecting your privacy across other platforms, explore our Complete Data Broker Opt-Out Guide.

Why Removing Your Data from MyLife is Important

Removing your data from MyLife is about more than just privacy—it’s about security. Here are the top reasons why you should act now:

• Prevent Identity Theft: With your personal details exposed, cybercriminals can use them to open fake accounts or commit fraud in your name.

• Avoid Stalking and Harassment: Your address, phone number, and even information about your family members can be misused by stalkers or malicious individuals.

• Reduce Spam and Unwanted Contact: Marketers and scammers often scrape information from MyLife, leading to unwanted calls, texts, and emails.

• Protect Your Reputation: MyLife’s reputation score can be misleading, affecting your personal and professional life. Find out more about how to protect your reputation in our blog on How to Remove Your Data from US Search.

Why Your Information Might Reappear After Opting Out

Even after opting out, your data might reappear on MyLife due to:

• Public Records Updates: MyLife regularly updates its database with new public records, which can recreate your profile.

• New Data Sources: Your data might be reacquired from third-party brokers that continue to sell your information to MyLife.

• Incomplete Opt-Out Requests: Double-check that all fields were completed correctly during the opt-out process.

Pro Tip: Regularly monitor MyLife and other similar sites to ensure your data doesn’t reappear. You can read more about keeping your data secure in our post on Securing Remote Workforces.

Where Does MyLife Get Your Information?

MyLife collects data from multiple sources, including:

• Public Records: Such as property deeds, voter registrations, and court records.

• Social Media: Information that isn’t set to private can be scraped and added to your profile.

• Third-Party Data Brokers: MyLife buys data from brokers who specialize in selling consumer information.

To minimize your exposure, regularly update your privacy settings on social media and limit what you share online. Our blog post on How to Remove Your Personal Information from FastPeopleSearch offers additional tips on protecting your digital footprint.

Final Thoughts: Take Back Control of Your Personal Information

Removing your data from MyLife is an essential step in protecting your privacy, but it’s just the beginning. There are dozens of other people search sites out there displaying your personal information. If you’re serious about protecting your data, consider opting out from as many of these sites as possible.

Ready to protect your privacy? Start by opting out of MyLife today, and explore our CleanData Privacy Services for continuous data removal from multiple platforms.

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