DATA BROKER REMOVAL GUIDE
How to Remove Yourself from Spokeo — Complete UK Guide
Updated July 2026 · 5 min read · By Silent Erase | ICO Registered C1971457
Spokeo is a US-based people search website that lists personal information about millions of people worldwide including UK residents. Your name, address, phone number, email and even social media profiles may be publicly listed. Here is how to remove your data.
Why this matters:
Spokeo is widely used by scammers to find personal details about potential victims. Removing your listing is one of the most effective steps you can take to reduce targeted fraud attempts.
How to Remove Your Data from Spokeo
1
Find your listing on Spokeo
Go to spokeo.com and search for your name. Find your specific listing and copy the full URL — you will need this for the opt-out process.
2
Use Spokeo's official opt-out page
Go to spokeo.com/optout. Paste the URL of your listing and enter your email address. Spokeo will send a confirmation email.
3
Confirm via email
Check your inbox for a confirmation email from Spokeo. Click the confirmation link to complete the opt-out. This is required to process the removal.
4
Send a GDPR request if needed
If the opt-out does not work within 30 days send a formal GDPR erasure request to privacy@spokeo.com using the template below.
Free GDPR Letter Template
Copy and send this to privacy@spokeo.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) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
My personal information is currently listed at:
[PASTE THE URL OF YOUR SPOKEO LISTING HERE]
I request the immediate and permanent removal of all personal data relating to me from your website and confirmation in writing that this has been completed.
Please confirm compliance within one calendar month as required by UK GDPR.
Yours faithfully,
[YOUR FULL NAME]
[YOUR ADDRESS]
[YOUR EMAIL]
Tip:
Spokeo's opt-out only removes one listing at a time. If you appear multiple times you will need to repeat the process for each listing. Silent Erase handles all of this automatically.
What If Spokeo Doesn't Comply?
As a US company Spokeo is not directly subject to UK GDPR enforcement. However you can still report them to the ICO at ico.org.uk and request they investigate. You can also submit a complaint under the CCPA if you have a US connection.
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