# Understanding Non-Compliant Data Brokers _Source: https://support-dev.privacybee.com/data-removal/understanding-non-compliant-data-brokers_ --- ### Overview: Most data brokers cooperate with privacy requests - but some don't. This article explains what non-compliant data brokers are, why they're challenging to deal with, and what Privacy Bee does about them. --- ### What Makes a Data Broker Non-Compliant? A non-compliant data broker is one that repeatedly refuses to honor opt-out requests, deliberately makes the process unnecessarily difficult, or continues to republish your data after it has been removed. Common behaviors include: * Excessive verification requirements are designed to discourage opt-outs * Ignoring or indefinitely delaying legitimate removal requests * Automated opt-out portals that don't confirm results or provide evidence of removal * Reposting deleted data - sometimes under a slightly different domain or brand name * Refusing to follow applicable privacy laws --- ### Categories of Non-Compliant Brokers Privacy Bee continuously monitors data brokers for compliance. Non-compliant brokers fall into three categories: **1. __Limited Removal Rate - Partially Responsive__** - These brokers are less responsive and may take an extended time to act, but do honor some opt-out requests under certain conditions. Removal success rates for these sites may be lower than average. * FreePeopleSearch.com * Information.com * OurStates * PeopleByName * Radaris * SocialCatfish * Spokeo (Affiliates: AnyWho, PeopleWin, Selfie.Network) * Trustoria * Unmask * Veripages **2. __Non-Responsive Data Brokers__** - These brokers do not respond to opt-out requests or fail to acknowledge submissions entirely. Privacy Bee continues to make repeated attempts through multiple channels, but removals may remain pending or failed at this time. * 411.info * Addrhistory * AllAreaCodes.com * BlockShopper * CocoFinder * Confidentialphonelookup.com * Corporation Wiki * EmailSherlock * FastPeopleSearch.io * Great People Search * NumLooker * PeepsLocator * PeopleConnect (Includes: Instant Checkmate, Intelius, TruthFinder, US Search, and affiliates) * pplChecker * RealPeopleSearch.com * SignalHire * TruePeopleSearch.net **3. __Territorial Data Brokers__** - These brokers only process removal requests for individuals who live in states with specific data privacy laws. If you do not reside in a qualifying state, they may refuse or limit your removal request. Privacy Bee continues to submit requests and monitor whether their policies change. * [__CourtRecords.us__](https://courtrecords.us) (Affiliates: Court Case Finder, InfoTracer, RecordsFinder, SearchQuarry, The Public Index, State Courts, State Records) * People Search Now * Cyber Background Checks * FastPeopleSearch.com || Privacy Bee has not stopped working on these data brokers. We continue testing new opt-out pathways, submitting requests where possible, and monitoring for compliance changes. If a broker begins honoring requests more consistently, Privacy Bee will resume active removals accordingly. --- ### What Privacy Bee Does About Non-Compliant Brokers Privacy Bee does not give up on non-compliant brokers. Our approach includes: * **Recurring removal attempts** - Requests are resubmitted at regular intervals to track any policy changes or partial cooperation. * **Documentation and transparency** - Every request and response is documented, so you always have visibility into what's been attempted. * **Status updates** - When all reasonable methods have been exhausted, the removal is marked as Failed to provide full transparency. * **Constant monitoring and testing** - We track each site's behavior and test alternative submission channels to find new pathways for removal. || Our approach ensures that no site is permanently written off. If a non-compliant broker changes its behavior, Privacy Bee immediately restarts the removal process on behalf of all affected customers. --- ### What You Can Do While Privacy Bee handles the bulk of the removal process, you can take additional steps to strengthen your protection: * File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at [__reportfraud.ftc.gov__](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov)  * Submit a complaint to your state's Attorney General - especially if you live in a state with strong privacy protections like California, Colorado, Virginia, or Texas * If you are in California, file a privacy complaint directly with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) at [__cppa.ca.gov__](https://cppa.ca.gov)  * Contact your elected representatives to advocate for stronger privacy legislation --- ### Our Ongoing Commitment to Your Privacy Privacy Bee believes your personal data belongs to **you**, not to Data Brokers or marketing databases. While certain sites remain difficult today, we are actively pressing for change through recurring opt-out attempts, formal complaints, and regulatory escalation. We have **not given up** on these brokers - only encountered temporary friction. As soon as conditions change or compliance improves, we will immediately resume removals from their platforms. Our commitment is simple: **Your privacy is non-negotiable, and we will never stop fighting to protect it.**