How do I find all the data brokers that have my personal information?

There's no single list that covers every broker, but you can start with the big ones like Spokeo, Whitepages, and BeenVerified. Also check the California AG's data broker registry—it's public and has a lot of names. It's not exhaustive, but it's a start.

I tried DeleteMe and it helped with some,but it's not comprehensive. You still have to manually opt out of many. If you're willing to do the work, you can use a spreadsheet and go through the opt-out process one by one. It's tedious but effective.

The problem is that new brokers pop up all all the time. Even if you get a list, it'll be outdated quickly. I focus on the ones that actually show up in Google results for my name and go from there.

Have you looked at your data broker report from services like Kanary or PrivacyBee? They often provide a list of brokers that have your info as part of their paid service. You can use that list even if you don't subscribe long-term.

I second the California registry. Also, some brokers are part of larger networks, so opting out of one might remove you from several. But you have to read the fine print.

Honestly, the only way to find them all is to monitor your personal info regularly. Set up Google Alerts for your name and phone number. It's not perfect, but it catches new listings.

There's a GitHub repo called 'data-broker-opt-out' that has a list of brokers and direct links to their opt-out pages. It's community-maintained, so it's fairly up-to-date. Might be worth checking.

I've been using a combination of manual searches and a paid removal service. The service sends me a list of brokers they've removed me from, which gives me a good starting point. But I still find stragglers.

Don't forget about lesser-known brokers like peoplefinders and intelius. They often have older data. Also, check if your state has a data broker law—some require registration.

The California registry is probably the most comprehensive public list, but it's still incomplete. I've found that using a privacy-focused browser extension like Privacy Badger can also show you which trackers are following you, which might hint at data brokers.

I hadn't thought of the California registry. I'll check that out. The GitHub repo sounds useful too. Thanks.

Just a warning: some of those opt-out pages ask for more info than they already have. Be careful what you fill in. i always use a burner email and a fake phone number if possible.