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How to remove your personal info from OpenCorporates

Stop OpenCorporates (opencorporates.com) from selling your address, phone number, and relatives' info. Here is the safest way to opt out.

Last Verified: February 2026
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Why is your data on OpenCorporates?

OpenCorporates collects personal information from public records, social media scraping, and marketing lists. Fortunately, OpenCorporates allows for a relatively straightforward opt-out process compared to more aggressive brokers.

Based on our data, the removal difficulty is rated 5/5, with an estimated processing time of 30+ days. This high difficulty rating means they often use 'dark patterns' to discourage you from opting out.

The Fast Way to Opt Out

Instead of navigating complex forms and uploading your ID to verify your identity (which exposes you to more risk), you can send a formal privacy request via email.

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Click "Request Removal Now"

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Select Data Brokers

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Offlist.me creates a legally compliant removal request in your default email app. Just hit send.

Privacy Tip

Using Offlist.me is safer than claiming your profile on OpenCorporates directly, because you don't need to create an account or upload a driver's license to prove who you are.

Difficulty
5/5
Hard to remove
Time
30+ days
Estimated
ID Required?
No
Low Privacy Risk

Why remove now? Recent Industry Breaches

2024 MOAB (Mother of All Breaches)26 Billion Records
2023 MoveIt Transfer Hack60 Million Records

Data brokers often aggregate data from these massive leaks. Removing your profile disrupts this chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove myself from OpenCorporates?

OpenCorporates aggregates public company filings. While they generally don't remove public business information, you can request removal of personal data that goes beyond the public record. GDPR applies to European citizens.

Don't stop at OpenCorporates

Your personal data is likely exposed on over 119+ other data broker sites. Removing it from just one isn't enough to protect your privacy.

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