DATA BROKER REMOVAL GUIDE
How to Remove Yourself from PeopleLooker.com — Complete UK Guide
Updated July 2026 · 5 min read · By Silent Erase | ICO Registered C1971457
PeopleLooker.com compiles public records into searchable profiles, including address history, phone numbers, relatives, and social media links. Anyone can search your name and view a preview of your data before being prompted to pay for the "full report."
Why this matters:
Even the free preview on sites like PeopleLooker often reveals enough — your city, age and possible relatives — for a scammer to build a convincing pretext for a scam call or message.
What Information Does PeopleLooker.com List?
PeopleLooker profiles typically include full name, age, current and previous addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, relatives, and links to social media accounts associated with your name.
How to Remove Your Data from PeopleLooker.com
1
Find your listing
Search your name on PeopleLooker.com and copy the exact profile URL.
2
Use their opt-out page
PeopleLooker provides a dedicated opt-out request form. Submit your profile URL and complete their verification process.
3
Send a GDPR erasure request
If the opt-out form doesn't fully remove your listing, follow up with a formal GDPR Article 17 request via their privacy contact page.
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 PeopleLooker'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 PeopleLooker does not respond within 30 days you can file a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk.
What If PeopleLooker 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
PeopleLooker is one of hundreds of data broker sites listing your information. Other major sites include:
• 192.com
• MyLife.com
• CheckPeople.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 PeopleLooker.com — under your UK GDPR rights