DATA BROKER REMOVAL GUIDE
How to Remove Yourself from CheckPeople.com — Complete UK Guide
Updated July 2026 · 5 min read · By Silent Erase | ICO Registered C1971457
CheckPeople.com is a background check and people search site that compiles publicly available records into detailed profiles — including address history, phone numbers, possible relatives and, in some cases, court records. Like most data brokers, it makes money by selling access to your information.
Why this matters:
Background check sites like CheckPeople are frequently used by scammers to research targets before making contact, giving them enough personal detail to sound convincing.
What Information Does CheckPeople.com List?
CheckPeople profiles typically include full name, age, current and historical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, relatives and associates, and sometimes public records such as court filings or property records.
How to Remove Your Data from CheckPeople.com
1
Find your listing
Search your name on CheckPeople.com and copy the exact profile URL.
2
Use their opt-out page
CheckPeople provides a dedicated opt-out request page. Submit your profile URL and follow their verification steps.
3
Send a GDPR erasure request
If the opt-out form doesn't fully remove your data, follow up with a formal GDPR Article 17 request via their privacy contact page, using the template below.
4
Wait up to 30 days and follow up
Under UK GDPR they must respond within one calendar month. If they don't, escalate to the ICO.
Free GDPR Letter Template
Submit this via CheckPeople's privacy contact page:
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 the following URL:
[PASTE THE URL OF YOUR LISTING HERE]
I request the immediate removal of all personal data relating to me from your website and confirmation in writing that this has been completed.
Under UK GDPR you are required to comply with this request within one calendar month.
Yours faithfully,
[YOUR FULL NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]
[YOUR EMAIL]
Important:
Keep a copy of your submission and the date sent. If CheckPeople does not respond within 30 days you can file a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk.
What If CheckPeople Refuses?
If your removal request is ignored or refused without valid reason, you can escalate to the ICO, which has powers to investigate and fine organisations for serious UK GDPR breaches.
Other Data Broker Sites to Remove Yourself From
CheckPeople is one of hundreds of data broker sites listing your information. Other major sites include:
• 192.com
• MyLife.com
• PeopleLooker.com
• Spokeo.com
• BeenVerified.com
• Radaris.com
Removing yourself from all of these manually is extremely time consuming. Silent Erase does this automatically across 500+ sites.
Want This Done Automatically?
Silent Erase sends removal requests to 500+ data broker sites automatically — including CheckPeople.com — under your UK GDPR rights