How to remove yourself from Thomson Reuters CLEAR
- What it is: Background records site.
- Time: about 10 minutes.
- What it asks for: a confirmation link sent to your email.
- One request also covers: CLEAR, PeopleMap on Westlaw, Public Records on Westlaw, Company Investigator.
- Privacy email: privacy.issues@thomsonreuters.com
First, check whether you're listed
Search your name on Thomson Reuters CLEAR with each city you've lived in, and look for your age and relatives to be sure it's you. The free planner gives you a one-click web search for your name on this site.
Send the removal request
- Open the Public Records Privacy Statement
- Click Do not sell or share my personal information and limit the use of my sensitive personal information
- Fill in the web form with your name, address and request type
- Or email privacy.issues@thomsonreuters.com or call 1-866-633-7656
- Confirm by email if asked
Open the Thomson Reuters CLEAR removal page Do it in the free planner
After you send it
Keep the confirmation email, and search again in a week or two to make sure the listing is gone. People-search sites often add people back months later from new records, so look again every few months. The planner reminds you when, and keeps a dated record of each step.
Your details stay with you
The planner runs in your browser. What you type is saved on your device only, and nothing in the planner sends it anywhere, including to us. You send every request yourself.