Recent Feedback
I just googled my own name and was shocked to find that the company with the link below has taken what they claim all my public records and posted them on the web. This gives everyone in the world access to my name, age, everywhere I've lived etc. How is this possible? And is there anything I can do about this? http://www.123people.com http://www.ussearch.com
Optional Information: State/Country of Question: New York Already Tried: I tried calling them and talking to them. They said they are within their legal right to do this. They said if I pay and become a member of their website I can restrict this. This seems scary to me. What if other companies start to do this and I'm constantly paying to keep my privacy? What if they take my credit card information and publish that? I asked to speak to their legal department and they wouldn't give me the number.
Unfortunately not, public information is available for placement in the public domain (i.e. the internet). Information such as where you live, how much you purchased your hone for, where you have lived, your siblings, relatives, etc. is all public information.
Should I pay for them to remove it? What if other companies start to do this and I'm constantly paying to have this information removed.
I understand your concern, I was alarmed when I googled myself as well. But, legally it is like publishing a home telephone number. People can pay for their numbers not to be published, just as they can for their information not to be published online. It is up to the person when to stop or start paying for privacy.
OK. Last question, honestly. I am asking you personally. Would you pay to have it removed or would you ignore it?
I would ignore it.
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