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Why You Should Care About Removing Your MyLife Profile
MyLife.com collects and publishes personal information scraped from public records and other data sources, constructing a profile around your name. These profiles may include your address history, known associates, estimated age, contact details, and unverifiable reputation scores. While marketed as a background check and people search tool, MyLife has been the subject of legal action, including a $21 million FTC settlement for deceptive marketing practices [Federal Trade Commission].
The Hidden Dangers of Being Listed
Having your information on MyLife can create multiple risks:
- Employers may come across outdated or inaccurate information during background checks.
- Scammers and malicious actors can use your published details for stalking, phishing, or fraud.
- The “Reputation Score” often reflects unverifiable and misleading information, which can harm your credibility.
- In cases involving divorce or custody disputes, such data can be used manipulatively.
- Your data might be sold or traded to advertisers and third parties without your explicit consent.
How Your Data Ends Up on MyLife
Your personal data likely comes from public sources such as:
- Property records and voter registration databases
- Court filings and criminal records
- Utility registrations and phone book listings
- Data broker purchases of information from retailers, surveys, and social media platforms
Understanding the scope of what’s shared is critical to controlling your online narrative. Even small pieces of data—like a previous city or birth month—can be used to create complete profiles.
Psychological and Emotional Toll
While the focus is often on legal and professional harm, don’t underestimate the mental and emotional impact of having your personal data exposed:
- Anxiety from being targeted or contacted by strangers
- Emotional fatigue from repeatedly requesting takedowns
- Feelings of powerlessness or invasion of privacy
Taking control over where and how your data appears can significantly improve peace of mind.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Remove Your MyLife Profile
Step 1: Locate Your Profile
Go to MyLife’s website and search for your name. Use full name variants, city or state filters, and age ranges to find all listings. Save a copy or take screenshots of any profiles you find.
Step 2: Use the Online Opt-Out Form
Navigate to the privacy policy page and scroll to the opt-out section. You’ll need to submit:
- Your name and date of birth
- All known addresses
- A link to your profile
- A government-issued ID (with sensitive details redacted)
Step 3: Send a Direct Email
Email MyLife at [email protected] with the same details. Provide a clear request for complete removal and request confirmation of action taken. A well-written email speeds up the process and establishes documentation for future legal needs.
Sample Email
Subject: Profile Removal Request
To Whom It May Concern,
I am requesting the permanent removal of my personal profile from MyLife.com. My profile is located at [insert URL] and contains sensitive and inaccurate information that I do not consent to be made public.
Here are my details:
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Current Address:
Past Addresses:
Please confirm the removal in writing. Thank you.Step 4: Call MyLife’s Support Line
For immediate action or follow-up, call 888-704-1900. Representatives may ask for verification. Remain firm, reference your email, and request written confirmation.
Step 5: Monitor and Document
Track any follow-up communication and timelines. If no response is received after 14 business days, escalate with a formal letter or legal complaint.
What To Do If MyLife Refuses to Remove Your Profile
If MyLife declines your request or fails to act:
- Send a formal cease and desist letter.
- Report the company to the Federal Trade Commission.
- Consider legal action under defamation, consumer fraud, or invasion of privacy laws.
- Seek support from professionals like Defamation Defenders, who handle removals through both technical and legal channels.
Some state laws empower consumers to demand data deletion:
- California residents can file under the CCPA.
- Virginia offers protections under the VCDPA.
- Illinois has strict data rights under BIPA.
- New York’s SHIELD Act holds companies accountable for poor data handling.
Leveraging Federal Consumer Rights
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives consumers the right to dispute inaccurate public information used in background checks. While MyLife doesn’t fall directly under FCRA, persistent inaccuracies may warrant a legal strategy referencing the law.
Long-Term Online Privacy Protection
Removing yourself from MyLife is an important step, but your personal information may exist across dozens of similar sites. Here’s what else you can do:
- Opt out of other people search sites like Spokeo, BeenVerified, Whitepages, Intelius, and Radaris.
- Submit requests to data brokers such as Acxiom, LexisNexis, and CoreLogic.
- Set Google Alerts for your name to track reappearances.
- Use privacy browsers like Brave, and search engines like DuckDuckGo.
- Avoid using your real name or email for non-essential account signups.
Tools That Help You Stay Private
- DeleteMe and OneRep offer automation for recurring opt-outs.
- Use Jumbo Privacy to scan social media exposure.
- Blur or Alias can mask real emails and phone numbers.
Remove Images and Search Results from Google
If your MyLife listing or images appear in Google results:
- Use Google’s Remove Outdated Content tool to request removal.
- Submit image takedown requests under the Google image removal policy.
Find out more about How to Get Pictures Removed from Google Images.
How Defamation Defenders Supports Your Privacy Journey
At Defamation Defenders, we offer personalized solutions to safeguard your reputation and private data:
- Comprehensive MyLife removal—We file requests, verify removal, and monitor repopulation.
- Data broker opt-outs—We handle dozens of major data aggregators.
- Defamation support—From false criminal listings to misleading reputation scores, we connect you with legal partners who fight back.
- Reputation management—We help you rebuild a positive online presence by promoting accurate, verified content.
- Content suppression—We reduce the visibility of harmful search results and outdated listings.
- Legal takedown assistance—We partner with attorneys to initiate legal remedies when necessary.
Ready to take control of your privacy? Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Not always, but if you live in a state with privacy laws like CCPA or VCDPA, they must comply with certain requests.
Not necessarily. Public records may be repopulated or resold. That’s why regular monitoring is essential.
You may have legal grounds for defamation. File a complaint and consult legal professionals.
In most cases, yes, if you provide documentation showing legal authority (e.g., executor of estate, guardian).
Yes. They often promote paid services implying faster removal. These are not required for removal.
Repopulated profiles are common. Use a monitoring solution or opt-out again with support from a removal servic
While not directly tied to FICO or credit agencies, negative listings may influence landlords or employers during soft checks.
Yes. Services like Defamation Defenders offer ongoing monitoring, automation, and legal escalation when necessary.
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