# Paying To Be Removed From People-Search Sites is 'Largely Ineffective,' Says Study 🔍

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/paying-to-be-removed-from-people-search-sites-is-largely-ineffective-says-study/288618>\
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**Created:** [August 9, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/paying-to-be-removed-from-people-search-sites-is-largely-ineffective-says-study/288618 "2024-08-09T05:33:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/paying-to-be-removed-from-people-search-sites-is-largely-ineffective-says-study/288618/1 "2024-08-09T05:33:36Z")

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1. **Effectiveness of Paid Services**  
A **Consumer Reports study** found that **privacy removal services** only eliminated **35%** of personal data from **people-search sites**.

2. **Manual Opt-Outs**  
**Manual opt-outs** were significantly more effective, removing **70%** of profiles within a week.

3. **Privacy Concerns**  
The study highlights concerns about the **effectiveness** of **paid privacy services** in **protecting personal information** online.

**Read more at:** [Consumer Reports](https://www.consumerreports.org)