Why opt-outs are separate
People-search sites are not always the same as employment CRAs. Many have their own removal forms and re-scrape public information over time.
Data broker opt-outs
Data broker opt-out tracker for old criminal records
Track opt-outs from people-search and data broker sites that may resurface outdated public-record information.
Direct answer
Data brokers can republish public-record information even after courts update official records. Clean My Past guides users through major opt-out workflows and quarterly rechecks.
WorkflowUser-submitted opt-out forms
Recheck cadenceQuarterly reminders
Best paired withCourt-order cleanup and FCRA disputes
What Clean My Past tracks
The tracker records submitted, verified removed, still visible, and needs recheck states for supported brokers.
FAQ
Fast answers
Are data broker opt-outs permanent?
Not always. Re-scraping is common, so quarterly rechecks are part of the workflow.
Does Clean My Past scrape broker sites?
No. The user completes each broker's own opt-out process.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12. Clean My Past is software, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice.