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National Public Data Site Returns Post-Breach; Privacy Options Available

9/20/2025

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National Public Data's website is back online following a 2024 data breach that exposed nearly 3 billion records, including Social Security numbers.
The site is now managed by a new team unrelated to the breach.
Users can search for personal information and opt-out of data collection via a form on the homepage.
While complete online removal is not feasible, users can reduce their digital footprint.
Paid services like Optery, EasyOptOuts, and DeleteMe help manage privacy.

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Story summary

National Public Data's website is back online following a 2024 data breach that exposed nearly 3 billion records, including Social Security numbers.
The site is now managed by a new team unrelated to the breach.
Users can search for personal information and opt-out of data collection via a form on the homepage.
While complete online removal is not feasible, users can reduce their digital footprint.
Paid services like Optery, EasyOptOuts, and DeleteMe help manage privacy.