DATA BROKER REMOVAL GUIDE
How to Remove Yourself from BeenVerified — Complete UK Guide
Updated July 2026 · 5 min read · By Silent Erase | ICO Registered C1971457
BeenVerified is a US-based background check and people search website that lists personal information about individuals worldwide. Despite being aimed at the US market it holds data on millions of UK residents. Here is how to get your information removed.
Why this matters:
BeenVerified profiles can include your address history going back many years, phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles and even criminal record checks. This information is sold to anyone willing to pay a subscription fee.
How to Remove Your Data from BeenVerified
1
Find your profile
Go to beenverified.com and search for your name. Locate your profile and copy the full URL of your listing.
2
Go to the opt-out page
Visit beenverified.com/opt-out. Enter your name and state to find your listing — use United Kingdom if available or leave state blank.
3
Select your listing and opt out
Find your specific listing in the results and click Opt Out. Enter your email address to receive a confirmation link.
4
Confirm via email
Check your inbox for a confirmation email from BeenVerified. Click the confirmation link to complete the removal. This is required.
Free GDPR Letter Template
Copy and send this to privacy@beenverified.com:
Dear Data Protection Officer,
I am writing to formally request the erasure of my personal data under Article 17 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
My personal information is currently listed at:
[PASTE THE URL OF YOUR BEENVERIFIED PROFILE HERE]
I request the immediate and permanent removal of all personal data relating to me including my name, all addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and any associated records.
Please confirm compliance within one calendar month as required by UK GDPR.
Yours faithfully,
[YOUR FULL NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]
[YOUR EMAIL]
Good to know:
BeenVerified generally processes opt-out requests within 24-48 hours once confirmed via email. However your data may reappear after a few months as they re-scrape public sources. Silent Erase monitors for this automatically.
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